Event Report

The SMART HOME SYNERGY workshop, organized by IEEE SB CEK in association with IEEE CS/RAS Joint Chapter CEK and IEEE IAS SBC CEK, took place at the College of Engineering Karunagappally on October 25th and 26th, 2023. Mr. Joel Mathew V, Web Master IEEE SB CEK, served as the speaker for the session. On the first day of the workshop, the focus was on introducing the participants to the basics of the hardware components required for Home Automation. Additionally, an overview of the workshop's objectives was provided. The primary goal was to create a model that allowed students to control a light bulb using their mobile phones.
The session was well-attended, with 31 students participating. Among them, 28 were IEEE members, and the remaining 3 were non-IEEE members.

To achieve the project's objectives, the following technical components and methods were used:
- Microcontroller: NodeMCU
- Hardware components were assembled on a breadboard.
- The NodeMCU was connected to a network via a Wi-Fi module.
- The participants' mobile phones were also connected to the same network.
- The connection between the mobile phones and the NodeMCU was established using Sinric Pro.
- To make the connection work, the network key from Sinric Pro was incorporated into the code in the Arduino Software.
- The modified code was then uploaded to the NodeMCU.
- Finally, Google Home was used on the mobile phones to connect to Sinric Pro, enabling control of the light bulb.

The technical setup and procedures allowed for the successful execution of the project, where participants could control a light bulb with their mobile phones. This workshop not only provided valuable hands-on experience for the participants but also fostered collaboration and learning in the field of home automation. It was a successful event, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of students and the dedicated guidance provided by Mr. Joel Mathew V and the volunteers.