IoT-Based Home Automation: Augmented Reality Enabled Plant Watering System

In recent years, the convergence of technology and daily life has led to significant innovations, among which Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) stand out remarkably. AR and VR technologies have transcended their initial applications to permeate various sectors including Home Automation and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The paper presents the implementation of a Home Automation system, specifically an AR-enabled Plant Watering System using IoT devices, exploring their functionalities and influence in today’s world. The system employs the ESP8266-12E microcontroller for sensor data acquisition, actuator control, and communication with an AR interface developed using Unity Hub and Vuforia Engine. Real-time data from DHT11 and soil moisture sensors are visualized through an AR interface, enabling intuitive user interaction and control of watering actions. The performance evaluation of our system highlights a sensor accuracy of ±2°C for temperature, ±5% for humidity, and ±3% for soil moisture, with an average response time of 2 seconds. The system demonstrated high reliability with 98% uptime and control accuracy of 95% along with the task success rate of 92% with an average task completion time of 15 seconds. These results underscore the effectiveness of the AR-enabled plant watering system in enhancing user experience and engagement in indoor gardening, while offering significant improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and user interaction.