International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM)

Volume: 04 Issue: 05 | May -2020 ISSN: 2582-3930

Home Automation Using NodeMCU &Blynk

Mr. Ganesh Sawant1, Ms. Aishwarya Jadhav2, Ms.Pooja Kadam3, Ms. Swapnali Kumbhar 4
1Student, Department of E&TC Engineering, Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic Pune, Maharashtra
2Student, Department of E&TC Engineering, Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic Pune, Maharashtra
3Student, Department of E&TC Engineering, Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic Pune, Maharashtra
4Student, Department of E&TC Engineering, Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic Pune, Maharashtra

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Abstract -.Wireless Home Automation system triggering our circuits. It will trigger the circuit as it
(HAS) using IoT is a system that uses computers or mobile gets input command from the Google assistant.
devices to control basic home functions and features 2) LITERATURE SURVEY
automatically through internet from anywhere around the
world, an automated home is sometimes called a smart home. A. HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM USING
It is meant to save the electric power and human energy. The BLUETOOTH & SMART PHONES:
home automation system differs from other system by In this technique the Home appliances are
allowing the user to operate the system from anywhere
connected and controlled using Arduino Boards and
around the world through internet connection. It requires a
NodeMCU board, Relays, Blynk Application, Web-Hook, and
Bluetooth Model.For its operation a Bluetooth control
IFTT. In this paper we present a Home Automation system application is needed to download and install it in
(HAS) using Blynk Community user Smartphone. This technique is simple and can be
hacked easily. And it have limitation that it can be
Key Words: Home Automation, Relay, Controlling, IoT, used up to 10 meters only. The program of Arduino
Blynk, Internet BT board is based on high level interactive C language
of microcontrollers; the connection is made via
Bluetooth. The Bluetooth connection is established
1) INTRODUCTION between Arduino BT board and phone for wireless
IOT or internet of things is an upcoming communication.
technology that allows us to control hardware devices
through the internet. Here we propose to use IOT in B. WIRELESS HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM
order to control home appliances, thus automating USING IOT
modern homes through the internet. This system uses This system uses mobiles or computers to
4-loads to demonstrate as house Appliances control basic home control and function
Controlling. Our user friendly interface allows a user to automatically through internet from anywhere
easily control these home appliances through the around the world globally, an automated home is
internet Worldwide. For this system we use a sometimes called a smart home. The proposed
NodeMCU (Node Microcontroller Unit). This system is a distributed home automation system,
microcontroller is interfaced with a Relay modem to get consists of server i.e. NodeMCU Esp-8266 Wi-Fi
user commands over the internet. module, sensors, Relays. The Blynk Server controls
Relays are used to switch loads. The entire and monitors the various sensors, and can be easily
system is powered by a 5V Adaptor/Charger (Micro- configured. It can be handle 14 Loads, it can be a
type). After receiving user commands over the internet, sensor as input or can be a relay which will act as
NodeMCU processes these instructions to operate these output. The NodeMCU board, with built in Wi-Fi
loads accordingly and display the system status on a module acts as web server. Automation System can
Smart Phone Display. Thus this system allows for be accessed from the using Blynk which is available
efficient home automation over the internet. on play store, Mobile is used to control device
In this we have used the Blynk Community connected to the internet with appropriate Blynk
Application for controlling the Home Appliance all over Community App, Blynk Server.
the world. The Method used for controlling are Swiping
the figures on Smartphone or Voice Control with Google 3) METHODOLOGY
assistant and After that we have used the latest
technique that is IFTTT Platform & Web-Hooks For Make Connection As Per Circuit Diagram, Make
Connection On NodeMCU. And Then Connect NodeMCU

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To The Wifi using hotspot/Router. ThenConnect the

NodeMCU pins Output to the Relay Driver Circuit Then a. SMART PHONE
Start Programming the NodeMCU Module. Programme Used for controlling Purpose, for giving
command and gain output, for this blynk Android app
The NodeMCU Using Aurdino IDE Software. Download
is required. The Controlling can be done by two
the Blynk Liberary zip File, Install it from add liberary methods. First by Manual Mode, and second by giving
files. Downold the NodeMCU boards From preferences, voice commands using Google Assistant.
by inserting the library link in it. Set The Output Of
NodeMCU (D0 – D14) For Different Control Function. b. NodeMCU Esp--8266 (Wi-Fi Enable
Compile the Typed Programme check whether er errors Microcontroller).
are occur or not….Upload the Programme onto To take input From the Blynk Server, by
NodeMCU using mocro-type type USB Cables. Then Connect accessing it using internet and perform operation. As
The NodeMCU Module To the Internet using per program fed in the Microcontroller and obtain
output as per user requirements.
Router/Hotspot. Now Pair The NodeMCU Module With
Android Application. i.e. Blynk App.
c. RELAY DRIVER
4) CONTROL TYPE Basically the output of microcontroller is in
Mili-volts
volts so this output volt is not sufficient to run the
bulky load output.So as to run the appliances on 230v
a. MANUAL CONTROL.
we require an Relay module so the output is fed to the
Now Set The Function of Switches In Application. relay module according to given input to the relay
module it will generate output and drive various
Checkout All The Connection First.. Now To Test The
appliances and load e.g. Lamp, Fan ,Tube light ,T.V, etc.
Model…..
6) PROCEDURE
b. VOICECONTROL
For the setup of home automation
automa we require a
GoTo site IFTTT sign in Create the Google Assistant NodeMCU 8266, Relay. Blynk Application, IFTTT
Applets (triggers for controlling). Then after creating account, Google Assistant, Blynk Libraries, and Loads.
applets Configure those applets with WebHooks.
Connect Blynk the Web-Hooks
Hooks by creating the Trigger Firstly Make Connections as per circuit diagram,
weblink to Blynk App. The link is available on net.. just connect the relays with NodeMCU, and then connect the
copy the link and add AuthToken and set the pin NodeMCU with Computer using USB cable
ca to load the
Number. All set now just check the set
set-up with google program.
assistant by giving commands
A. Blynk Configuration

Now install the Blynk Application in Smartphone

fro Play store. Run the application, Login or create an
account using Gmail or FB. Now click on the new
project option the create a new project and label it, like
Home Automation, then click on the plus icon , add the
switch to the work area, after adding the switch click
on it, to configure it, label the switch, the select Mode of
switch to Switch mode. Then select the Output pins to
Digital, then select the pin number (Gp 0 to Gp 16) this
pin will be the output
tput of NodeMCU, Select the Pins that
are interfaced with Relays.

5) BLOCK DIAGRAM
Fig.Block Diagram of HAS using Blynk & NodeMCU

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Fig.2. Configuration of Blynk Application the project, then select the output pin number. Then
select the Method to PUT mode and next select the
application json and set the pin to high [‘1’] for turning
it ON, and Low [‘0’] for turning it OFF.

Fig.3. Web Hook Configuration

7) ADVANTAGES

I. SAVINGS:

Smart thermostats and smart light bulbs save

energy, cutting utility costs over time. Some home
automation technologies monitor water usage, too,
Fig.3. Configuration of IFTTT helping to prevent exorbitant water bills. Certain
devices even offer rebates.
II. CONVENIENCE:

B. IFTTT configuration Because home automation technology performs

rote tasks automatically, end users experience great
Firstly install or visit to the IFTTT web site, then convenience. Lots of smart gadgets are compatible with
create an account using Gmail the after login, click on one another, and you can set different triggers between
the Create new Applets, Then the 1st image will occur devices to automate regular home processes. For
then click on [+This] option, now select Google instance, you could set your smart locks to turn on your
assistant select one mode from 4 options, then the 2nd smart lighting when you unlock the front door.
image will appear, then type the command which you III. COMFORT:
want to say to assistant, and feat the answer and
language and click on Continue. Some people use smart technology to record shows
Then click on [+That] as shown in 1st image, or to play music throughout the home. Connected
then select the Web hooks, the 4th image will occur, devices can also help create a comfortable atmosphere
click on the make a web request, then enter the data i.e. they provide intelligent and adaptive lighting, sound,
IP/URL address as per country then enter the auto and temperature, which can all help create an inviting
token which has been received on Gmail while creating environment.

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8) CONCLUSION https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/getting-
started-blynk-simple-diy-iot-devices
While wearing down this Endeavour we have VIII. https://steemit.com/money/@purechocola/
grabbed a lot of finding out about various modules
IX. https://ipoint-tech.com/wireless-networking-
being used in this errand. We are glad we can Built this
wi-fi-advantages-and-disadvantages-to-
Project as a part in this Endeavour and set up new
wireless-networking
musings. We believe the assignment completes as
needed and the data grabbed in the midst of this period X. http://devconhomesecurity.com/blog/advantag
will be used in our future corporate life. Additionally, es-utilizing-wifi-based-home-
we might want to include that home computerization is
the fate of places of new world. Home automation is a
resource which can make home environment
Automated. People can control their electrical devices
via. Smartphone. These home automation devices and
set-up controlling action through Smartphone. In future
these products may have high potential for marketing.

9) FUTURE SCOPE

Future Scope for the home automation system

involves making homes even smarter. Homes can be
interfaced with the sensors including the motion
sensors, light sensors and temperature sensors and
thus this may provide the automatic toggling of the
devices according to the conditions.
More energy can be conserved by ensuring
occupation of the house before turning on devices and
checking the brightness and turning off the light if not
necessary. The User can control their home appliances
worldwide using Blynk app it can be further developed
and can be used in agricultural sections, Car parking
systems etc. The system can be integrated closely with
the home security solutions enhancing the safety for
home owners.

10) REFERENCES
I. https://www.elprocus.com/home-automation-
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II. https://openhomeautomation.net/
III. https://publications.waset.org/5037/pdf
IV. https://www.academia.edu/11182817/WIFI_B
ASED_WIRELESS_ADVANCED_HOME_A
UTOMATION_SYSTEM
V. https://circuitdigest.com/microcontroller-
projects/diy-smart-plug-using-esp8266
VI. https://circuitdigest.com/home-automation-
projects
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