Motion Sensing Alarm System: Remote Monitoring and Instant Notifications

11.12.2024 - Engine: Gemini

Motion-Activated Alarm System with MQTT

Components

• Motion sensors
• Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino or Raspberry Pi)
• MQTT broker
• MQTT client (on microcontroller)
• Notification service

Setup

1. Connect Motion Sensors: Connect the motion sensors to input pins on the microcontroller.
2. Establish MQTT Connection: Configure the MQTT client on the microcontroller to connect to the MQTT broker.
3. Set Up Notifications: Subscribe to notification topics on the MQTT broker from the microcontroller.

Alarm Logic

1. Motion Detection: When a motion sensor detects movement, it sends a signal to the microcontroller.
2. Send MQTT Message: The microcontroller publishes an MQTT message with the event "Motion Detected" to the designated topic.
3. Receive MQTT Message: The MQTT client on the notification service receives the message and triggers a notification.

Notification

• Email: Send an email notification to a specified address.
• SMS: Send an SMS notification to a specified phone number.
• Push Notification: Send a push notification to a specified device.

Alarm Logs

• Store Events: Store motion detection events in a database or log file.
• Display Log: Provide a user interface or dashboard to view the alarm log.
• Filter and Search: Allow filtering and searching for events by date, time, or other criteria.

Benefits

• Remote Monitoring: Monitor your home or office from anywhere.
• Fast Notifications: Get instant notifications of suspicious activity.
• Logging and Analysis: Analyze alarm logs to identify patterns and improve security.
• Flexibility: Customize the system to your specific security needs.