AR-Driven Smart Homes: Enhancing Automation and User Experience

The proposed study presents the design and implementation of an innovative home automation system leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) technology to enhance user interaction and control over electrical appliances. Augmented Reality offers a dynamic platform for creating personalized and interactive content, aligning with the goal of making home automation more intuitive and accessible. The primary objective is to develop a user-friendly application that generates AR buttons for controlling various electrical appliances. These AR buttons are displayed as 3D models on mobile devices, accessible via web browsers. The application’s data is securely transmitted to a server, which in turn sends control commands to an ESP-32 microcontroller, effectively replacing traditional switchboards. A significant innovation is the use of image-based targets to enable seamless interaction with virtual buttons. Users can effortlessly control lighting, door locks, and air conditioning through intuitive virtual interfaces, improving the overall efficiency and convenience of home automation. The primary focus lies on the integration of AR technology into a smart home ecospace to create a more intuitive and interactive user experience and contributes to the ongoing efforts to simplify and enhance daily life through the convergence of digital technology and the physical environment.