A LOW-COST IoT - ENABLED SMART LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN DOMESTIC USE

Abstract

Regarding current domestic lighting systems, there are two development pathways: the first is
integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technology for the convenience and comfortability of users, and hence,
enhancing the quality of life. The second one is pushing for a more energy-efficient lighting system to
reduce energy consumption, which is a crucial task in the ongoing struggle against climate change. This
research addresses these two problems by developing a lighting system that will automatically adjust the
light’s intensity in domestic use based on the surrounding environment condition to achieve high energy
efficiency. A low-cost intelligent lighting instrumentation and automation system are developed based on
IoT technology. The system collects and stores environmental data on the cloud, as well as being able to
remotely control via the Internet and voice controllable by virtual assistance. This can be conducted by
utilising light sensors, an Arduino-based microcontroller, and a cloud platform to facilitate communication
between elements of the system.. An experiment will then be conducted to demonstrate that the
proposed system can achieve energy-saving in comparison to a conventional scheme.