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.