Home Automation Using a Cloud Environment

Home automation is an exciting field allowing people to remotely control various household devices. This research uses a cloud environment and NodeMCU to achieve home automation. NodeMCU is an open-source firmware and development board based on the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module. It is widely used in Internet of Things (IoT) projects and is compatible with various sensors, actuators and other devices. A cloud platform is used to manage and control the home automation system. Many cloud service providers include AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc. The cloud platform offers various services such as databases, communication queues or storage, which can be selected according to the requirements. Use cases are defined and the system is designed accordingly. This includes the equipment used in the research. Sensors such as temperature, humidity, light, motion, or door/window sensors can be used to collect data. Devices such as relays, motors or LEDs are used to control devices. System implementation is done by writing NodeMCU code, configuring cloud services and integrating devices. The system has been tested, debugged and optimized to improve performance. System maintenance is essential after commissioning. This includes updating the software, fixing bugs or adding new features. The system may need to scale as additional devices or users are added.