Cloud-based Voice Home automation System Based on Internet of Things

Abstract

    The rapid development of automation industries and technologies has shown incredible prospects for transforming our homes into a smart home automation system, which are more secure than a simple home. This paper proposes a home application based on voice and text called the Automated Control and Monitoring System (ASCM). This application can be utilized by both normal and vision-impaired people by using with a mobile phone. The application allows users to send voice commands through Google Assistant installed on Android to control the appliances. They can also have complete monitoring by logging onto the ThingSpeak dashboard, which displays a device status indicator and sends alert messages in the event of danger. The NodeMCU development board based on the ESP8266 and a combination of sensors, modules and actuators were used to create a "control system" for home appliances based on the Internet of Things (IoT). This work mitigates the challenges that faced the design of smart homes based on (IoT).  The control and monitoring system is using voice without the need to use programming languages. As well as the automation process is not only on / off but also querying the status of any device sensors. In addition, this application dispenses with IFTTT(If-This-Then-that) services to send alert messages because their number is limited during the month, compared to the alerts provided by the Blynk app, which is unlimited. Mobile phones and robotic homes will make life easier and more enjoyable for the elderly and differently abled people who are unable to manually turn the items ON/OFF.