National Conference on Recent Trends in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, NCRTMEE-2023, WCE

Sangli

Enhancing Energy Efficiency through IoT- Powered

Smart Home
1st Adarsh S. Yadav1, 2nd Shreyash N. Bandi2, 3rd Vedant P. Kirkire3,4th Prof. P.R. Jadhav
¹Student/Dept. of Electrical Eng. GCOE Ratnagiri, India
² Student/Dept. of Electrical Eng. GCOE Ratnagiri, India
³ Student/Dept. of Electrical Eng. GCOE Ratnagiri, India
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Assistant Professor/Dept. of Electrical Eng. GCOE Ratnagiri, India
1 st
1 adarshyadavy1803@gmail.com; 22nd shreyashbandi2325@gmail.com;
3 rd
3 vedantkirkire13435@gmail.com,44th pradnya2013@gmail.com

Abstract— Home automation has come a long way, from basic remote controls to advanced systems powered by the
Internet of Things (IoT). In the past, these systems didn’t pay much attention to saving energy and could lead to higher
utility bills. But now, with the help of loT, it is more possible to achieve a smarter solution for managing the home
appliances. In this paper a Home Automation System (HAS) developed which achieve main objective of this paper i.e.,
monitor and management of energy consumption of home appliances. HAS mainly divided in four main parts: a loT hub,
smart energy meters, a mobile App, and a dashboard. Experimental results show that loT gives more flexibility to
schedule and monitor the appliances and can benefit both user and utility companies.

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I. INTRODUCTION

In today's fast-paced world, as the environmental awareness continues to grow, the concept of the "smart home"
is reshaping how we experience and interact with our living spaces. With the ever-increasing demand for energy
and the mounting pressure to adopt more sustainable and energy efficient practices, the integration of Internet of
Things (IoT) technology into our homes has become a critical response to these challenges. This research paper
delves into the realm of IoT-powered smart homes and their central role in boosting energy efficiency, with a
specific focus on the Home Automation System (HAS), while introducing the concept of energy monitoring and
data analysis for data-driven improvements.
A "smart home" represents a living space where various devices, sensors, and a Home Automation System
(HAS) collaborate to enhance convenience and promote eco-friendliness by improving energy efficiency. Smart
homes, empowered by the integration of a HAS system, enable residents to manage and understand their energy
consumption in ways previously unattainable. These homes are able to monitor, control, and economize their
energy usage. The key aspect is the integration or connection of the HAS system, which acts as the central
control hub for all devices in the home, allowing for seamless automation and control.
IoT technology forms the foundation of these intelligent homes, enabling our devices to communicate and share
information seamlessly. This empowers us to govern aspects such as lighting, heating, cooling, and even to
remotely oversee our appliances and environmental conditions. This research paper looks at how IoT and smart
homes, with the help of the Home Automation System (HAS), tackle a big problem: finding ways to save
energy by keeping an eye on it and analysing data.

This research dives into the impact of IoT-powered smart homes using the Home Automation System (HAS).
These smart homes do more than just make life easier; they also help save energy and support sustainability.

The study takes a close look at the different parts of IoT-powered smart homes, with a focus on the Home
Automation System (HAS) that boosts energy efficiency by monitoring and analysing energy use. We'll break
down the technology behind these homes, the software that makes them work, and the clever algorithms that
help make smart decisions. Real-world examples and practical applications will show how these technologies,
with HAS at the centre, are lowering energy use and bills.

In a nutshell, this research looks at how smart homes, powered by IoT technology and HAS, do more than just
make life convenient. They are also key players in saving energy and supporting sustainability. We'll create and
look for the technology and systems behind these smart homes, especially HAS, and show how they can lower
energy use and contribute to a eco-friendlier future.

In the following section HAS architecture discussed in detail.

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II. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

The System architecture is divided in four parts mainly hardware components, communication components,
control and automation components and energy components.
Each components are discussed in detail as:

1. NORD MCU 8266 – The Brain: Think of the NORD MCU 8266 as the brain of our home automation system.
It is like the control centre that tells all the devices what to do. It is responsible for making your home smarter.

2. Solid-State Relays (SSRs) - The Switches: These are like magic switches that can turn your electrical
appliances on and off. Imagine them as the hands that control the lights, fans, and other devices in your home.

3. ESP32 - The Energy Monitor: The ESP32 is our energy monitor. It checks how much electricity your devices
are using. It's like having a superhero that can tell you how much power your home is using.

4. SCT Sensor - The Current Detective: The SCT sensor helps the ESP32 measure how much electricity is
flowing through your devices. It's like a detective that keeps an eye on the current to see who's using power.

5. ZMPT Sensor - The Voltage Detective: The ZMPT sensor measures the voltage in your home's electrical
system. It is like another detective that checks the electrical pressure in your home.

6. 12V DC Power Supply - The Power Source: The 12V DC power supply is like the battery that keeps
everything running. It provides the energy needed for the NORD MCU 8266 and other components to work.

Communication and Connectivity:

1. Wi-Fi Connectivity: Both the NORD MCU 8266 and ESP32 will be connected to the home's Wi-Fi network
for remote control and data communication.

2. Cloud Connectivity (Optional): You can integrate cloud services for remote monitoring and control via the
internet.by using BLYNK IoT App.

Control and Automation:

1. NORD MCU 8266: It receives commands from user interfaces by BLYNK IoT App and translates them into
actions to control the connected devices.

2. User Interfaces: We configured Basic application available on play store named BLYNK IoT to interface our
home automation system (HAS) and send control commands to the NORD MCU 8266 through that app.

Energy Monitoring:

1. ESP32: This component is configured for measuring energy consumption. It uses the SCT sensor to measure
current and the ZMPT sensor to measure voltage. The ESP32 then calculates power consumption and can
transmit this data to the NORD MCU 8266 and/or a central monitoring system.

2. Data Storage: Data from the energy monitoring system can be stored locally or in a cloud database for
historical analysis and reporting
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III. WORKING OF THE SYSTEM

1] There are two modes through which we can control electrical appliances by Manual mode and also by
Remote mode.

2] In Manual operation, ON and OFF the selective appliances manually.

3] In remote mode , WI-FI module get connected to the BLYNK App. ON and OFF command is received
through App.
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Fig. Screenshot of the BLYNK App are used to control the appliances

IV. CONCLUSIONS
The Home Automation System (HAS) presented in this paper offers a unique combination of energy monitoring,
control, and data analysis that sets it apart from traditional home automation systems and basic energy
monitoring devices. So, the conclusion derived is that it provides a more comprehensive and user-friendly
solution for managing energy consumption in smart homes, making it a promising option for those seeking to
save energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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