Abstract:
According to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP, 2023; Sesay, 2024), more
than 446 000 Rwandans live with disability. They systematically experience poor health
outcomes; lower educational achievements; less economic, political, and cultural
participation; higher rates of poverty; increased dependency and legal protection than others.
According to the national census, among those aged over 5 years, there were almost 450,000
persons with disabilities in Rwanda, which corresponds to the approximately 5 per cent of the
total population in Rwanda
Objective of this project is to tailored to address their unique needs and challenges enhance
the convenience, efficiency, and security of a residential environment automation and
intelligent management of household appliances
Smart Home Appliances Control System is an intelligent framework designed to automate
and manage home appliances for enhanced convenience energy efficiency, and security the
system leverages internet of things (IOT) technology enabling interconnected devices to
communicate and function seamless
The “Smart Home Appliances Control System” is an (IoT)-based project which will be
designed and implemented to provide individuals with physical disability the ability to
control household appliances using their smartphones. The project utilizes nodemcu as the
microcontroller and blynk platform for IoT integration. The smart home appliance control
system will enable remote control, automation, and real-time monitoring of appliances such
as lights, TVs, fans, air conditioning, etc. The successful implementation of this system will
contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities and
promote inclusivity in smart home technology.
