DECLARATION I, Odonga Brian, declare to the best of our knowledge that the information in this report is my effort and

has never been presented before to any University for the award of a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. This report is based on our extensive research, design and simulation of an SMS based home automation and security system as part of my final year project.

Odonga Brian Date: ..

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND DEDICATION I dedicate this work to all those who have ever been robbed off their valuable properties and to all those who work for long hours or long distances and sometimes dont get time to control appliances at their home or even to supervise their children . our message to them is never give up because the future is bright. I also dedicate this work to my family and friends who spend endless time and dedication in helping me both financially and emotionally so as to see me through this research. I would also like to give special thanks to our supervisor Mr. Paul Bogere for his advice and direction to ensure this project achieves its objective. Above all I thank the almighty God for entrusting me with the power and wisdom to accomplish such a great work.

Yours Sincerely, ODONGA BRIAN

PREFACE This is a final year project report for the project SMS Based Home Automation and Security System. It includes all the theoretical aspect of the project and the simulation results as well as a brief part on how the actual implementation can be done. Chapter one mainly covers the background and introduction. This includes the comparison of the prices and functionality of current systems on the market with our system and also justifications and objectives of this project. Chapter two covers mainly the system model. This includes the general block diagram of the system, steps followed in designing the system and identifying the major hardware components used and also the software and hardware used during the design and simulation Chapter three has detailed descriptions of the circuit components. It takes a look at the various types of microcontrollers available and the Atmel AT89S52 microcontroller used in this project with detailed description of all the internal components and how they work. Also describes the working of other components such as the LCD screen, ADC, MAX232, the relays, power supply connections, the sensors used. Chapter four looks at the GSM technology and the Short messaging Services. It describes the GSM architecture and the components of a GSM network. It also looks at the SMS services and its advantages and shortcomings. A brief look at the AT commands and the GSM module was also taken in this chapter.

ABSTRACT Home owners of today are facing problems of working for long hours thus increasing the need for a home helper to take care of the home appliances and security measures. With the current modernization, this is very expensive and risky since the security men and home helpers may turn out to be threats and sometimes they are inefficient. Furthermore, there is a lot of burglary happening across the across Uganda, the reason behind is that police cannot figure out the exact location of burglary for example if burglary is happening inside any area in the city, police will get information after the incident had happened. There are a number of security systems and home automation techniques available in the market today. Therefore in addition to enabling the home/office owner to control all his/her home appliances remotely and also alert him/her incase of any intruder and fire outbreak. This system also addresses the following needs: A substantially low energy requirement which addresses the energy needs which is very critical in Uganda. The GSM coverage in Uganda is also better than the internet coverage and yet most of the system in the market today only uses internet. The system is a two way interactive system which can send and receive SMS. The system uses SMS which has the following additional advantages: SMS are supported by 100% GSM Mobile Phones and they can be Exchanged between different wireless carriers SMS Messages can be sent and read at any time SMS Message can be sent to an offline Mobile Phone. SMS Messaging is less disturbing while you can still stay in touch. This system will enable the home/office owner to control all his/her home appliances remotely and also alert him/her incase of any intruder and fire outbreak. The system is wireless and therefore more adaptable and cost effective.