SmartGuard: An IoT-based Home Surveillance System using ESP32-CAM and Telegram

Increased urban population and cultural diversity have heightened the need for home surveillance and monitoring. The designed system creates an affordable, efficient, and user-friendly home security system powered by Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The system uses the ESP32-CAM module, which includes both a camera and Wi-Fi functionality, to capture live images and videos. The system also doesn’t need any complex settings or hardware additions via the ESP32-CAM and linking it to Telegram. It is therefore a simple and secure surveillance system. SmartGuard is an ideal home security system for those who want a modern, IoT-based system to secure homes with real-time alerts and remote viewing using a popular messaging app. Its simplicity and real-time reporting guarantee that it will be extremely efficient in effectively detecting potential threats. Moreover, its low power usage guarantee that the system will last forever without paying exorbitant energy bills, bringing comfort with sustainability. Simplicity of the system will make it easy for users to install it, and since the use of Telegram is highly prevalent, integration will be as easy as a breeze and on a mass level. This makes SmartGuard as an affordable and guaranteed solution for any user looking for home security upgrade.