Johnryl C.

Barbon

06/26/23

Home Automation: Flame Detecting and Smartphone-Controlled Energy Management

and Safety Device

Managing energy can sometimes be tricky, as it can be very wasteful of electrical energy

if it is not managed well. According to Power Philippines (2023), "the overall rate for regular

households will rise to Php 11.9112 per kWh from the previous rate of Php 11.4929 per kWh last

month". This backs up the study of Neemela (2017) who stated that "an average Filipino

household uses 211 kWh of electricity per month". This means that the average cost of electrical

energy is Php 2513 per month. Aside from energy, fire is also one of the problems in our homes.

It is because of forgetting to turn off the lights and appliances in our homes. This can lead to

overheating and may cause a fire in our homes. According to the BFP (2023), "from only 953

fire incidents in April 2022, there were 1,332 recorded fires nationwide this April of the current

year." To address these problems, a device made from modern technology should be considered.

The Home Automation device is a possible solution whereby the user can control the

lights and appliances on and off through the use of a smartphone. It is embedded with a GSM

Module, Relay Modules, Piezo Buzzer, Flame sensor, and LCD. The purpose of the Piezo

Buzzer and the Flame Sensor is that the flame sensor can detect fire through waves and detects

the area's flame intensity and sends it to the Piezo Buzzer whether to trigger an alarm or not. The

purpose of the GSM module and relay module is that the GSM can be linked to a smartphone
and acts like a mini transmitter and receiver. The relay module is to control the lights and

appliances on and off from the command of the GSM module. So the lights and appliances can

be turned on and off through the command of the smartphone, and then to the GSM module

through a serial connection, and then to the relay module to turn them on and off. It is capable of

displaying the date, time, and weather temperatures of the current day. Additionally, It is also

capable of detecting fire using a flame sensor and sends its readings to the piezo buzzer to trigger

an alarm. Moreover, it is also capable of controlling the lights and appliances to manage energy.

The Home Automation device can reduce energy consumption with the use of a

smartphone and reduce the chances of fire risk. Even if the house gets caught on fire, it would

also reduce fire damage because it alerts the homeowner that there is a fire. It is very easy to

install and very easy to use. You should buy it now as it is 20℅ off for the first 10 customers and

it is extremely beneficial to your home as it will be automated like you are in the future! It is

very affordable and the total price comes up to only Php 5,000!. And remember, it is 20% off for

the first 10 customers, so buy now!