IoT-Based Intelligent Home Automation System Using IFTTT with Google Assistant

Intelligent home automation system (IHAS) with Internet of Things (IoT) can improve the quality of life for individuals by automating daily tasks, such as controlling the temperature of a room and turning off lights when not needed. Additionally, IoT devices can also provide real-time monitoring and security, allowing users to keep track of their home even when they’re not there. Furthermore, the use of IoT in intelligent home automation can also lead to energy savings by automatically turning off devices when they’re not in use and optimizing the usage of energy-efficient devices. It can also reduce the waste of energy by automatically turning off appliances that have been left on. In this chapter, an IoT-based IHAS prototype is designed using If This Then That (IFTTT) and Google Assistant. The system allows users to control and automate various devices in their home through voice commands in multiple languages given to Google Assistant or through Adafruit IO from anywhere on earth. The system integrates various alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) devices such as electric bulb, electric socket, DC motor, and light emitting diodes (LEd) lights. This system allows them to communicate with each other to perform tasks based on user preferences. The system operates on the logic created in IFTTT, where the user can set up conditions or triggers for a specific action to take place. This allows for a personalized and flexible home automation experience for the user. The integration with Google Assistant further enhances the ease of use, allowing the user to control their smart home devices through simple voice commands in any language. The multilingual voice control system may enhance the system robustness and performance.