Arduino-based home automation system: A sustainable approach to strengthen security in low-income communities

Abstract

The present investigation addresses the growing problem of robberies, assaults and acts of vandalism that have affected the economic activity of small businesses in Carabayllo, generating an environment of fear that has led many to close or operate with insecurity. The majority of residents and entrepreneurs in this area lack the financial resources necessary to implement adequate security systems in their homes and establishments. Therefore, the objective of the study is to design a home automation system based on Arduino for the security of low-income homes in the Carabayllo district, Lima. An applied methodology was used, with a quantitative approach and a study design. The technique used was the survey, using a questionnaire directed at a sample of 40 families in the El Progreso area. The results revealed that 52.5% of respondents consider the ability to control their home remotely extremely important (Scale 5), evidencing a strong demand for solutions of this type. In conclusion, the implementation of a home automation system is presented as a viable and accessible solution to improve security in these homes.