Wi-Fi Based Home Automation System with Face Recognition

Embedded Systems / IoT / Smart Home

Overview

This project implements a smart home automation system using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, enabling remote appliance control via a web interface and secure door access using face recognition.

Problem Statement

Existing home automation solutions are expensive, complex, or inaccessible to elderly and physically challenged users. A low-cost, centralized, and secure solution was required.

Objectives

Control appliances via a web interface
Enable secure Wi-Fi communication
Support access from any device
Implement face-recognition-based door access
Design an extensible system architecture

Technologies Used

Hardware: Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Pi NoIR Camera, Relay Modules
Software: Python, OpenCV, OpenHAB, Raspbian OS
Networking: Wi-Fi, OpenHAB Cloud, VPN, Reverse Proxy

Outcome

A fully functional smart home prototype capable of secure remote control and intelligent access management, suitable for residential and small commercial deployments.