Demand-side response is beneficial to both the electricity grid companies and power consumers. This paper introduces the concept of demand-side response,and studies the system structure and electricity strategy of home energy management under the condition of demand-side response. And then, the existing electricity strategies are classified according to RTP, TOU, temperature control consideration and integrated energy, and the shortcomings and advantages of these strategies are summarized. Finally, some advices are given for the future development direction of the home energy management.