Development of Smart Home Prototype using IoT Technology

Abstract

This research is about the development of a prototype of Smart home features using Arduino microprocessor and sensors. The main objective of this research is to develop an automated system that performs all the basic functions of a virtual assistant, like telling the time, date, and temperature that controls the electrical appliances that are connected to the Smart Home system. The entire system is designed to be voice-operated, so no typing is required. Apart from the voice-operated commands the system will also use certain sensors to provide automation to specific appliances it also provides efficient electricity utilization. This can be attained through the use of IoT technology applied in some appliances such as lights turning off without the users’ explicit command. The project prototype was tested in terms of its functionalities such as automatically turning on and off the lights, watering the plant if there is less moisture in the soil, opening and closing the doors and windows automatically, and detecting gas leakage if any.  The result of the functional testing denoted that all the set functionalities of the Smart Home Prototype were met.