IoT based home automation and surveillance system

Internet of Things offers user interoperability and connectivity between devices, systems, services, networks and in particularly control systems. IoT involves enhancing network to proficiently collect and analyze the data from various sensors and actuators then sends the data to the mobile phone or a personal computer over a wireless connection. Building IoT has progressed essentially in the last couple of years since it has created a new era in the world of information and communication technologies. Security is becoming an important issue nowadays as the possibilities of intrusion are increasing day by day. Safety from intrusion, theft, fire and leakage of flammable gas are the most important requirements of home security system for the people. The aim of this work is to provide security and surveillance to home through internet. In this work, the proposed system is designed using ARM-11 architecture and Linux OS based Raspberry Pi-3 board, USB camera and DC motor. The DC motor is interfaced with Raspberry Pi-3 board via driving circuit (L293D) to control the door while the camera is connected to the USB port of Raspberry Pi-3 board. A webpage is provided to the end user with username and password in order to allow the entry of only authorized users. After successful login, user is able to control the door by using open and close buttons and watch the live streaming video of the desired location i.e., the vicinity of the door. A capture button is also provided in order to take a snapshot of the running video.