Simulation of an IoT-based Smart Home using Cisco Packet Tracer 7.3.0

Abstract

The IoT-based Smart Home system is an integrated system built to facilitate life for people in general and especially for elderly and disabled ones; with an easy-to-use home automation system that can be fully operated based on IoT applications. The system is efficient and constructed in an easy to install, configure, run and maintain way. This project demonstrates a system that can be applied in many areas including home security, lighting control, flame detection, smart heating, motion sensor and door control, etc... to provide its homeowner's comfort, security, energy efficiency (low operating costs) and convenience at all times. And turn on or off any appliances whenever needed to. In this work, we have developed and implemented a smart home concept using sensors and actuators which are connected to a Gateway via Wi-Fi communication protocol. A 3G/4G client can control the home remotely using an account in an IoT server. The project is simulated using Cisco Packet Tracer simulation tool. Networking and programming are the power behind this study as it provides an interface between the sensors and the actuators and the devices to be monitored.