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INTRODUCTION
Home automation gives you access to control devices in your home from a mobile device
anywhere in the world. The term may be used for isolated programmable devices, like
thermostats and sprinkler systems, but home automation more accurately describes homes
in which nearly everything — lights, appliances, electrical outlets, heating and cooling systems
— are hooked up to a remotely controllable network. From a home security perspective, this
also includes your alarm system, and all of the doors, windows, locks, smoke detectors,
surveillance cameras and any other sensors that are linked to it.
Recently technology caught up with the idea of the interconnected world at the touch of your
fingertips or a simple voice command to Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and Cortana.
In this project, we will be using the ESP8266 – 01 Wi-Fi Development board to make a small
home automation that has Wi-Fi featured in it. The system operates on a local web server and
is easy to use for the novice. With this project, we can control AC appliances.
Espressif developed Wi-Fi enabled microchip – ESP8266 proved to be a boon in the IoT field.
This caused the arrival of various other ESPs and Open Source Development boards thereby
allowing even a novice to make Wi-Fi featuring applications.
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On a local web server, we do not require Internet and handling everything over Wi-Fi is
possible. Here, we will be handling the two Input & Output pins and switching relays on a web
page of the local server. We can connect our home appliances with the Relay Module that
will be driven by ESP8266 – 01.
ADVANTAGES
1.CONVENIENCE
Control and automate just about every device and appliance within your home makes life
easy. Imagine adjusting the temperature from your bed or controlling the volume of your
whole-house audio system from any room. Or imagine having the heater in your bathroom
turning on automatically 5 minutes before the alarm goes off.
2.SAFETY
Always on guard and ready, a home automation solution can also provide security and
safeguarding for your home. From a wireless security camera keeping an eye on things to a
water sensor that will alert you of a possible costly leak, an automated home keeps your
property under surveillance so you can react at a moment's notice.
We're all used to opening the garage door from the car, but you'll be surprised how much
safer you'll feel coming home to a lit home and even turning on more lights before you enter.
Imagine your receiving an email if there is motion when there shouldn't be any. Or receiving
a call if there is a window or door that is opened when you aren't home.
3.ENERGY SAVINGS
Home automation works efficiently for you, saving money on your utilities. Automating your
home grants the ability to perform tasks simultaneously, without thinking. Smart thermostats
and smart light bulbs save energy but only operating when you want them to.
4.CUSTOMIZATION
The many conveniences of a smart home rely on the freedom to do what you please. Set
schedules when you would like air conditioner to turn off or on, when you want the lights to
turn on and to what brightness.
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automation.
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electronicsforu.com/electronics-projects/smallest-iot-home-automation-esp8266-01.
3. EngineersGarage. “Home Automation : An Overview.” What Is Home Automation |
Introduction to Home Automation, www.engineersgarage.com/articles/home-automation.
4. “Seeing Why Home Automation Is Gaining in Importance.” Automation.com,
www.automation.com/automation-news/article/seeing-why-home-automation-is-gaining-
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