Design and Development of a Smart Home System Using Arduino Uno: An Applied Study on Security, Energy Efficiency, and Automation

Fathallah Ibrahim Suleiman; Ziyad Hamad Abdulkarim; Hamed Fadallah Al-Saleheen; Salim Mohamed Arhouma

doi:10.69667/ajs.25206

المؤلفون

Fathallah Ibrahim Suleiman Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technologies, Quba, Libya مؤلف https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9065-0514
Ziyad Hamad Abdulkarim Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technologies, Quba, Libya مؤلف https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3197-024X
Hamed Fadallah Al-Saleheen Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technologies, Quba, Libya مؤلف https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5256-0729
Salim Mohamed Arhouma Department of Electrical Engineering, Higher Institute of Science and Technology, Tamimi, Libya مؤلف https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2852-8918

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69667/ajs.25206

الكلمات المفتاحية:

Smart Home, Arduino Uno, Security, Energy Efficiency, Automation, Internet of Things (IoT)

الملخص

The concept of the smart home represents a growing trend in the fields of electrical and computer engineering, aiming to create residential environments that are more comfortable, secure, and energy-efficient through advanced control and automation systems. This paper presents the design and development of a smart home system utilizing the Arduino Uno platform, chosen for its affordability, ease of programming, and scalability. The system integrates various sensors—including a Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor, MQ-2 smoke and gas sensor, Light Dependent Resistor (LDR), and Infrared (IR) sensor with remote control—to establish a comprehensive framework that enhances safety, energy efficiency, and user comfort. The system was programmed to manage household appliances such as lighting and electrical devices based on timed operations and real-time environmental responses. Experimental testing demonstrated effective sensor responsiveness, with energy consumption reduced by over 20% compared to conventional usage, while maintaining a high level of user safety. The findings suggest that employing Arduino Uno in smart home applications offers a practical and efficient solution, with potential for future integration into Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and smartphone connectivity—opening new horizons for more advanced and widespread smart home implementations.