AutoMate: Ubiquitous Smart Home System using Arduino and ESP8266 Module

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This research paper proposes a versatile standalone, cost-effective smart home system that does not require any substantial changes to the existing framework. The project is built with Arduino Uno and NodeMCU (ESP8266) microcontrollers that operate two distinct 4-channel Relays, which in turn control household appliances. Ubiquitous computing, also known as pervasive computing, is a computer science term that refers to the ability to be present everywhere and at any time. According to this notion, a user may interact with computers, which may exist in many forms such as laptops, tablets, and terminals in everyday items. To demonstrate the feasibility and efficacy of the proposed smart home system, devices such as LED lights, power connectors, and a fan have been integrated into the system. The NodeMCU is programmed using the Arduino IDE. It is linked to the Internet, where it receives signals and carries out the user-programmed actions on the relay. By clicking a button on the mobile application's interface, this function enables users to manually control all of their home appliances.