Using Augmented Reality to enhance the experience of IoT-based Home Automation Systems

Internet of Things (IoT) is an integral part of home automation, where physical devices are interconnected such that, they enable communication amongst electronics, sensors, software, and network. The data collection and analysis in IoT, and unified framework in cloud computing strives to improve living standards and productive outcomes by interacting with smart devices. In various fields such as education, control, and entertainment, Augmented Reality (AR) technology attempts to improve user experiences through improved interactions within the available settings. This paper presents an IoT based Home Automation System, which uses Augmented Reality as an additional technology to enable utilization of real time visualization and interaction for better experience. The application is beneficial for children, elderly and differently abled persons as it would aid them with control of electrical appliances just by scan through a device camera, connected to internet. From a safety perspective also, it offers electrical isolation.