
Smart Home Automation
Build the future by creating voice-controlled smart devices for your home.
Who is this for?
Students from Class 7 to 12 ready to explore the Internet of Things (IoT).
What you'll achieve
A working two-channel smart switch with voice control, a certificate of completion, and key skills in IoT development.
Hardware Kit
Kits are provided during the session. Options for purchase are available, starting at ₹280 per student for group use.
Our Workshop Curriculum: A Deep Dive Into IoT
This workshop, led by students from IIT Patna, is designed to take you from the basics of electronics to building a fully functional, voice-controlled smart home device.
Day 1: Electronics & Automation Basics
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the fundamentals of Voltage, Current, and Resistance.
- Learn to safely control high-power AC devices using relays.
Schedule of Activities
- Hands-on Lab: Build a basic LED circuit to understand core concepts.
- Practical Application: Use a relay to switch a lamp on and off.
STEM Concepts Covered
Basic circuitry, component interfacing, and the principles of automation.
Day 2: The Brains - Getting Started with ESP32
Learning Objectives
- Successfully set up the ESP32 microcontroller and its programming environment (IDE).
- Learn to interact with the ESP32 through a web browser.
Schedule of Activities
- First Program: Write and upload a "Blink LED" sketch to test the setup.
- Web Server: Host a simple web server on the ESP32 to control the LED.
STEM Concepts Covered
Embedded systems, microcontroller programming, and basic web hosting.
Day 3: IoT - Connecting to the Web
Learning Objectives
- Enable Wi-Fi based device control using REST APIs.
Schedule of Activities
- Wireless Commands: Send HTTP JSON commands to the ESP32 to control an LED over Wi-Fi.
STEM Concepts Covered
Internet of Things (IoT), wireless communication protocols, and API interaction.
Day 4&5: Capstone Project - The Smart Switch
Learning Objectives
- Build a working, two-channel smart switch from scratch.
- Create a fully operational home automation system with voice commands.
Schedule of Activities
- Assembly: Put together all the hardware components for the smart switch.
- Cloud & Voice: Focus on cloud connectivity and integration with Google Home/Alexa to enable voice control.
STEM Concepts Covered
Cloud computing, voice recognition technology, and smart systems integration.