Design and Development of IoT-Enabled Power Management System for Smart Home with Enhanced Security Feature

Abstract

This article presents a proposed architecture for a smart and secure home automation system that incorporates advanced Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. The system under consideration has been developed with the objective of maximizing the efficiency of power consumption in domestic electrical appliances. By employing a continuous monitoring mechanism for the power consumption of individual devices, this system serves the twin purpose of mitigating the risk of short circuits resulting from excessive electrical loads and enabling users to monitor the energy consumption of each appliance. Consequently, it facilitates the efficient management of billing processes. The proposed model utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology to integrate video surveillance at the residential entry, enabling live monitoring of visitors. The fundamental elements of this novel design comprise an Arduino board and a collection of sensors encompassing fire, temperature, humidity, and other variables. The sensors establish a connection with the system via the Thingspeak application, facilitating users' ability to retrieve real-time power usage data from a range of devices. In the event that a device exceeds a pre-established power threshold, the user will be promptly notified through the delivery of timely warnings. These alerts will be presented in the form of graphical representations, which will effectively illustrate the patterns in power consumption. Moreover, the system's scalability enables the automation of many devices, making it a highly attractive solution for applications beyond residential settings. This includes industrial automation, notably within the framework of Industry 4.0.

Keywords

• Arduino
• Security
• Face Detection
• Electricity Bill