SmartGuard: An IoT-based Home Surveillance System using ESP2866
Keywords:
ESP8266, Home surveillance, Internet of Things (IoT), Intrusion detection, Smart home security, Wireless monitoringAbstract
SmartGuard is an intelligent home security system designed to continuously monitor residential environments for suspicious activities or unauthorized access using sensors such as Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensors and optional camera modules. The system actively scans the protected area and instantly alerts homeowners through a web interface or mobile application upon detecting an intrusion. By leveraging cloud services and wireless connectivity, SmartGuard enables remote monitoring and control from any location worldwide, ensuring enhanced convenience and real-time responsiveness. The proposed solution is reliable, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and easy to install, making it well-suited for modern smart home applications. This study focuses on the enhancement of home security applications and their practical usage to protect devices from theft, prevent cut-off or tampering conditions, and enable on-demand activation of devices whenever required. Emphasis is placed on developing new application features that improve safety, accessibility, and operational control within smart home environments. The system adopts a hardware-based approach for interfacing various components, ensuring stable performance and efficient real-time operation. Overall, this work aims to strengthen security for home applications and their surrounding areas by integrating intelligent sensing, remote access, and automated alert mechanisms, thereby contributing to safer and smarter living spaces.
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