HOME SECURITY SYSTEM WITH
ESP32- CAM AND TELEGRAM APP
Ms.R.Breesha1,K.R.Ganesh prasath2 ,R.Anandraj3 ,K.R.Mahesh kumar4
Assistant professor1 and Student2,3,4.
Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai-600061
Abstract
Home Automation allows you to access your home control
devices from your mobile device anywhere in the world. One of
thebiggest benefits of home automation is keeping your home
safe and preventing accidental fires, water leaks, gas leaks and
otherdisasters. This project shows how Telegram can be used in
IoT and home automation projects. A home security system with
ESP32 CAM can take and send a photo to notify you via the
telegram app and control the door with a chatbot. In this project,
Telegram app with motion sensor and door sensor can be used to
take multiple photos to unlock and lock the door. The project also
implemented a smoke and gas leak detection system.This way you
can also receive notifications of gas or smoke leaks detected by
the sensor. The system is designed with an IoT module and uses
an ESP32 microcontroller. This chapter describes the design of
the system, its hardware components, software implementation,
security solutions, communications, collection and monitoring of
processed data, and quantifying the costs of manufacturing and
deploying this system. The proposed systemdetects an intruder in
the building, triggers an alarm, captures everything with the
intruder's camera image, and sends the datato the owner's smart
mobile phone. Protect your home.
Index- Home security.
I. INTRODUCTION
In this project, I used ESP32-CAM to build a home security
system. The system notifies her Telegram app by taking and
sendinga picture when intruders try to break into her home. For
this I used the motion sensor and the door sensor.The project also
implemented fire, smoke and gas leak detection systems. Using the
knowledge gained from the concept of IoT and its application in
the medical field, we have investigated and studied many research
papers related to our problem. All sensors connected to the ESP32-
CAM development board. The ESP-CAM is Wi-Fi enabled, so
connect it to a wireless router that is also connected to the internet.
ESP32 CAM Wi-Fi Module Bluetooth with OV2640 Camera
Module 2MP for Face Recognition Features a very competitive
small camera module that can be operated independently as a
minimal system with a footprint of only 40 x 27mm . With deep
sleep current up to 6mA, it is widely used in various IoT
applications.Suitable for smart devices, industrial wireless
control,wireless monitoring and other his IoT applications. The
module adopts a DIP package and can be directly inserted into the
backplane for rapid production of products, providing customers
with a reliable connection mode suitable for applications in
various IoT hardware terminals.To interact with your security
system and receive alert notifications, you need to create a
Telegram bot in your smartphone's Telegram application. This
Telegram bot allows you to arm/disarm (arm/disarm) your home
security system and all alerts. The Telegram app also allows you to
take/receive live photos of the monitored area with the ESP-
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CAM installed. If all sensors and warnings are working, the
system will issue a warning in the telegram when a safety-
related event occurs. Example - fire or smoke alarm. You can
operate from anywhere in the world. All you need is a Telegram
application with an approved bot and an internet connection to
your mobile phone. Only approved/approved users (whose chat
ID is registered) can interact with this Telegram bot. To interact
with your security system and receivealert notifications, you
need to create a Telegram bot in your smartphone's Telegram
application."Bots are third-party applications that run within
Telegram. Users can interact with Telegram bots by sending
them messages and commands.Control your bot with HTTPS
requests to the bot API. The Arduino IDE is used to program the
ESP32 CAM board, so please make sure you have the Arduino
IDE installed, which details how to install the ESP board into
the Arduino IDE. The ESP32-CAM does not come with a USB
port, so youwill need a CP2102 or FT232RL USB to TTL serial
converter connected to your PC. When using Wi- Fi, the ESP32
draws more power than is supplied over USB through these
devices, which can cause the module to crash and reboot. The
top unit worked fine, but the FT232RL did not. If you are using
a 5V 3.3V FT232, set the voltage jumper to 3.3V. It may be
possibleto use 5V from the side of the board to power the
camera's 5V pin. The ESP32-CAM module features an ESP32-S
chip, an OV2640 camera and a microSD card slot. There are
other ESP32-based camera modules that work when pinned to a
sketch.
II. LITERATURE SURVEY
Some of the recent research works are discussed below.
Anjali Shrivastav et al.,(2018) [1] proposed an idea or a
concept for home automation using ESP32 with Blynk, IR
remote and manual switch to control 8relays with and without
internet and monitor the real time feedback in the Blynk app.
Automation of device hasa wide scope for this generation as
well as in forthcoming generation. In this mobile
communication technology is playing a major role in the world
of automation. This article is fully based on low cost and
reliable home control monitoring system for accessing and
controlling devices and appliances remotely using Android
based smart phone application.
V. Pravalika, Ch. Rajendra Prasad et al.,(2019) [2]
proposed a low-cost flexible and reliable home monitoring and
control system with additional security using ESP32, with IP
connectivity through local Wi-Fi for accessing and controlling
devices by formal user remotely using android smart phone
application.. Home monitoring and device control system not
only refers to decrease human efforts but also save the energy
and time competence. To demonstrate the effectiveness and
feasibility of this system, in this we present a home monitoring
system by using ESP32 module.
Diwakar B, Madiha Farheen et al.,(2019) [3] proposed a
low cost and flexible home control and environment monitoring
system. It employs an embedded micro-web server

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III. COMPONENTS REQUIRED
The hardware and Software components required for
Home security system are
 AI thinker ESP32-CAM Dev board
 Mini PIR motion sensor
 Magnetic Door sensor
 MQ6 gas/smoke detector sensor
 FTDI Programmer module
 Solder-less Breadboard
 Arduino IDE(software)
 Telegram (Android Application)
sensor, gas sensor, motion sensor etc., have been
integrated with proposed home control
Mini PIR motion sensor:
A PIR sensor can detect changes in the amount of
infrared light that hits the sensor. This depends on the
temperature and surface texture of the object in front of the
sensor. for objects. B. A person in the background, z. If there
is a wall, the temperature at that point in the sensor's field of
view will rise from room temperature to body temperature and
then back to body temperature again. The sensor converts the
resulting change in incident infrared radiation into a change in
output voltage, triggering detection. Objects with similar
temperatures but different surface properties can also have
different infrared radiation patterns, so these movements
relative to the background can also trigger the detector. PIRs
come in different configurations for different applications. The
most common models have a number of Fresnel lens or mirror
segments, an effective range of about 10 meters (30 feet), and
a field of view of less than 180°. Models with wider fields of
view including 360° are available and are typically designed
for ceiling mounting. Some large PIRs consist of a single
segment mirror and can detect changes in infrared energy more
than 30 meters (100 feet) from the PIR. PIR with reversible
pointing mirror that allows either a wide range (110° wide) or
a very narrow 'curtain' range, or even a PIR with individually
selectable segments to 'shape' the range I have.

AI thinker ESP32-CAM Dev board:

The ESP32-CAM is a small, low-cost ESP32-based development

board with an integrated camera. The perfect solution for IoT fig.2 PIR sensor
applications, prototyping and DIY projects. This board integrates
Wi-Fi, traditional Bluetooth and low-power BLE with two
powerful 32-bit LX6 CPUs. Using a 7-stage pipeline Magnetic Door sensor:
architecture, on-chip sensors, Hall sensors, temperature sensors,
etc., the main
frequency adjustment range is from 80MHz to 240MHz.All triggered by a magnet. The circuit is closed when the magnet is
compliant with Wi-Fi 802.11b and Bluetooth 4.2 standards, it closed and open when the magnet is away from the sensor.
can be used in master mode to build an independent network
controller
or to serve other host MCUs in an existing network. You can
also use it as a slave. You can add devices. ESP32-CAM can be
widely used in various IoT systems. Suitable for smart home
appliances, industrial wireless control, wireless monitoring,
wireless QR identification, wireless positioning system signals,
and other IoT applications.

Fig.3 Magnetic Door Sensor

Fig.1 ESP32-CAM

The MC-38 Wired Door Window Sensor Magnetic Switch Home

Alarm System can be used as a door or window security system.
A signal can be generated when released and fed to the
microcontroller to perform the desired action as per the
requirements.This sensor is suitable for triggering alarms or
on/off lights on sliding closet doors. This wired sensor is
MQ6 gas/smoke detector sensor:
The MQ6 (LPG Gas Sensor) is an easy-to-use
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sensor. Can be used in gas leak
detection devices for consumer and industrial applications.
This sensor is suitable for detection of LPG, isobutane,
propane and LNG. Avoid the noise of alcohol, cooking smoke,
and cigarette smoke. Sensitivity can be adjusted with a
potentiometer.
Fig.4 MQ6 gas sensor
FTDI Programmer Module:
The original FT232R chip is one of the new chips
manufactured by FTDI (Future Technology Devices
International). Besides being a USB-to-serial UART, it has an
onboard EEPROM and an optional clock generator output.
The chip also includes an FTDIChip-ID feature (giving each
chip a unique identifier for security) and a USB terminator. A
cloned board (using a cloned chip) would likely eliminate the
unique ID feature, would not contain EEPROM, and would
not be able to invert the signal. Internal clocks (6MHz,
12MHz, 24MHz, and 48MHz) can be brought out of the
device and used to drive a microcontroller or external logic.
The module has a mini-B USB connector, used to connect to
the USB port of an attached device (such as a PC). The FTDI
USB to TTL Serial Converter module, on the other hand, has
breakout pins (Tx, Rx, Vc, and GND) that connect to
corresponding pins on the microcontroller. Communication is
via TTL (transistor-transistor logic). It has a 3.3/5V DC
jumper and provides 500mA from the Vc pin.
Fig.5 FTDI USB to TTL serial converter module
The FTDI USB to TTL serial converter module contains 6
male, 5 x2.54mm header pins and 18 through-hole connectors.
Header pins are breadboard compatible and all
pins/connectors are clearly labeled.
The more commonly used pins (RX, TX, VCC, and GND) are
connected to the corresponding pins on the microcontroller
(RX -> TX and TX -> RX).The DTR pin is connected to the
microcontroller's reset pin and triggers an auto-reset signal
after the sketch is uploaded.
Solder-less Breadboard:
The Breadboards are used to quickly build and test
circuits before finalizing the circuit design. Breadboards have
many holes where circuit components such as ICs and
resistors can be inserted. The holes are most commonly 0.1
pitch to accommodate standard DIP components.
Fig.6 Solder-less breadboard
To use the breadboard, insert the component leads into
the holes. Each set of holes connected by an underlying strip
of metal forms a knot. A node is a point in a circuit where two
or more components connect. Connections between different
components are made by inserting their leads into a common
node. Long rows of holes at the top and bottom, identified by
red and blue stripes, are typically used for power connections.
The rest of the circuit is built by inserting components and
connecting them with jumper wires. Solid rather than stranded
wire works best for such breadboards.
The IC is centered on the board with half of the leads
on one side of the centerline and half on the other side.
A few simple hand tools are also very handy to have
on hand. A pair of small wire cutters, often called side cutters,
cut the wire and component leads to length. Small needle nose
pliers for bending and shaping wires and tubes. And, of
course, a pair of wire strippers for stripping the ends of jumper
wires. A small screwdriver is also useful for adjusting things
like potentiometers.
Arduino IDE(software):
The Arduino integrated development environment (or
Arduino software (IDE)) includes a text editor for writing
code, a message area, a text console, a toolbar with buttons for
common functions, and numerous menus. Connects to
Arduino hardware for program upload and communication.
Fig.6 Arduino IDE (Software)
A program created with the Arduino software (IDE) is called a
sketch. These sketches are created in a text editor and saved
with the .ino file extension. The editor has text cut/paste and
find/replace functionality. The message area provides
feedback on saving and exporting and also displays errors.
The console displays text output from the Arduino software
(IDE), including full error messages and other information.
The bottom right corner of the window shows the configured
board and serial port. Toolbar buttons let you review and
upload programs, create sketches, open and save, and open the
serial monitor.
Fig.7 Arduino IDE Interface
You can manage sketches with multiple files, each in
its own tab. These are regular Arduino code files (no visible
extension), C files, C++ files, or header files. Before
compiling the sketch, all of the sketch's regular Arduino code
files (.ino, .pde) are concatenated into one file in the order the
tabs appear. Other file types remain unchanged.
Telegram (Android Application):
Telegram is a globally accessible, encrypted, freemium, cross-
platform, cloud-based centralized instant messaging (IM)
service. The service also offers optional end-to-end encrypted
chat and video calling, VoIP, file sharing, and a few other
features. Released on October 20th. Telegram's servers are
located in five data centers around the world, with an
operations center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A variety of
client apps are available for desktop and mobile platforms,
including official apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS,
and Linux (registration requires an iOS or Android device and
a valid phone number). There are also two official Telegram
web twin apps (WebK and WebZ) and a number of unofficial
clients using the Telegram protocol. All official Telegram
components are open source. However, the server is closed
source and proprietary.
Fig.8 Telegram Application (Android)
Telegram optionally offers end-to-end encrypted chat. Cloud
Chat and Groups are encrypted between client and server, so
your data is inaccessible to ISPs and other third parties on
your network. Users can send text and voice messages, make
voice and video calls, share unlimited images, documents (2
GB per file), there are many options for sending messages on
smartphones. Many developers have created many Internet-
based messaging apps. In this article, we will discuss his
Telegram, one of the most famous messengers. Also
connected he creates a Telegram NodeMCU based home
automation project and controls the device with the Telegram
app.
Fig.9 Telegram App Interface
So,Telegram is a free messaging application. It is used to
send text, images, videos and transfer large files for free. This
allows you to integrate the API with Telegram and build
custom apps and bots. This is Telegram's big advantage
among all messaging apps. Custom bots can be created using
Telegram which is easy to set up. These bots can be connected
to other applications to trigger events. You can download this
"Telegram" app from your smartphone's Play Store or Apple
Store.
IV. DESIGN OF PROPOSED SYSTEM
 All sensors connected to the ESP32-CAMdevelopment
board. The ESP32-CAM is Wi-Fi enabled, so connect it to a
wirelessrouter that is also connected to the internet.
 To interact with your security system and be notified of
alerts, you need to create a Telegram bot in your smartphone’s
Telegramapplication.
 With this telegram bot you can arm/disarm (arm/disarm)
your home security system and all alarms. The Telegram app
also allowsyou to take/receive live photos of the monitored
area with ESPCAM installed.
 If all sensors and warnings are working, the system
issues warnings in telegrams when safety-relevant events occur.
Fig.10 Block diagram of Home Security System
 V. RESULT
A home security system consists of sensors that can
monitor the state of your home.The sensors used in this project
are MQ6 (gas sensor), magnetic door sensor and PIR motion
sensor. ESP32- CAM is used to connect all sensors and has a
camera to take pictures of intruders and acts as the main
controller. Telegram app is used to monitor home conditions. All
sensors are connected to the ESP32-CAM development board.
The ESP32-CAM is Wi-Fi enabled, so connect it to a wireless
router that is also connected to the internet.From this system, a
user can easily receive intruder alerts and photos as mobile
notifications using his Telegram Bot and smartphone. If all
sensors and alerts are activated, the system will alert you
via telegram when security-relevant events occur. The project is
economical, easy to use, and can be worked on from anywhere
in the world. All you need is a Telegram application with an
approved bot and an internet connection to your phone. Only
approved/approved users (whose chat id is registered) can
interact with this bot.
Fig.11 Output result
Fig.12 Telegram BOT Output result
VI. CONCLUSION
A through investigation into the Internet of Things has
revealed that its intended use is only hypothetical. This
means that IoT offersa lot of automation in connecting
things. Various sensors and devices have made things easier to
connect. In our Telegram Messenger use case, we used bots
to communicate with connected things in our homes. Each
user can then decide whether to automate Home based on the
statistical reports generated by the bot. With emerging
technologies, we explored the connectivity ofdifferent things in
the home, and as a network expert, we shared the pros andcons
of connecting things.
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