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Internet of Things (IoT) Based Effective Home Automation Using a Nod Microcontroller Unit (MCU)

Idris H. SmailiElectrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, P.O.Box114, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaGhazi Ben HmidaElectrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, P.O.Box114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia

Vol 7 No 7 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2023 | Pages: 118-126

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 25-07-2023

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Abstract

Home automation is a topic that is gaining prominence due to its numerous advantages. Simply connecting home appliances and electrical devices to the internet or cloud storage enables home automation. In recent times, the demand for network-enabled home automation has skyrocketed due to its simplicity and comparable affordability. Using user-friendly, custom-defined portals, cloud-computing-based platforms make it possible to easily access anything and everything at any time and place, regardless of the user’s physical location. Consequently, the cloud serves as an entry point for IoT. A motion sensor (PIR sensor) and an alarm bell were used to detect motion around the house. Gas leakage and fire can be detected by implementing an MQ2 gas sensor and a fire sensor. The designed system sends warnings when acceptable deviation exceeds the thresholds. The user can receive notifications on the mobile device by modifying the phone’s application, i.e., Blynk. In addition, the user has full remote control over house facilities such as lighting, air conditioning, doors, security system activation, and system alarms.

Keywords

Automation, IoT, cloud, MCU, sensors, Blynk


Citation of this Article

Idris H. Smaili, Ghazi Ben Hmida, “Internet of Things (IoT) Based Effective Home Automation Using a Nod Microcontroller Unit (MCU)” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 7, pp 118-126, July 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.707019

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