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Abstract
The Smart Phone Controlled Home Automation System is designed to improve the management of lighting and appliances in homes and classrooms using smartphones. Existing systems on the market offer similar functions, but many are costly, complex to install, or require extensive technical knowledge. This system addresses these limitations by providing a simple, cost-effective solution that utilizes the ESP8266 (NodeMCU) microcontroller connected to the Blynk IoT platform, enabling users to control appliances over Wi-Fi. Users can easily turn devices on or off from anywhere within Wi-Fi range, offering significant energy-saving potential and convenience. There is a growing need for this system as schools and homes increasingly adopt smart technology to improve energy efficiency and convenience. In classrooms, for example, its common for lights and fans to be left running unintentionally, which wastes energy. This system allows efficient management of lighting and ventilation in large institutions, offering real-time control and helping to avoid unnecessary power usage. By prioritizing a user-friendly interface and ensuring reliable communication between the microcontroller and smartphone, the project aims to make automation accessible to everyone
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Copyright © 2025 Nikhil Chhotu Marathe. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
