Exploring a Mesh-Hub-Based Wireless Sensor Network for Smart Home Electrical Monitoring

The method of indeterminate monitoring of household appliances involves analyzing voltage and current signals detected at the power supply. Each electrical appliance exhibits a distinct consumption pattern (e.g., vacuum cleaners, ovens, etc.), including their switch-on and switch-off timings. The monitoring system determines these consumption patterns of electric appliances. This study introduces a wireless sensor network designed for subtle monitoring of household appliance consumption. This study addresses the challenges and issues concerning wireless sensor networks, alongside the notable advantages and capabilities in the areas mentioned above, such as network structure, performance methods, monitoring types, and energy consumption factor analysis. Through empirical investigation and scientific discourse, the study s findings indicate that a higher number of nodes and windows in a building correlates with a reduced rate of energy transfer. Conversely, employing fewer nodes and windows increases the speed at which energy is transferred. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024.