Lora-Based Smart Home System Design using Modbus Protocol and Antares Platform
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smart home, LoRa, antares, Internet of Things, arduino ideAbstract
A smart home integrates intelligent technologies to automatically respond to occupants’ needs, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, security, and convenience. This paper presents the design and implementation of a smart home monitoring and control system using LoRa (Long Range) wireless communication, the Modbus protocol, and the Antares IoT platform. LoRa was selected for its low power consumption and long-distance transmission capabilities, ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The system employs microcontrollers programmed via Arduino IDE to enable real-time data acquisition and device control. Modbus RTU/TCP is implemented to ensure reliable and standardized communication between devices, promoting interoperability and system scalability. Data collected from sensors are transmitted through LoRa to a gateway, then forwarded to the Antares platform for remote monitoring and user interaction. An experimental approach was used to evaluate the system’s performance in terms of packet delivery ratio, latency, and data consistency on Antares. Results show stable and consistent communication over distances up to 300 meters in urban environments, with successful device control and minimal data loss. The integration with Antares provides an intuitive interface for remote access and visualization. This study demonstrates that combining LoRa, Modbus, and Antares offers a cost-effective, scalable, and robust solution for smart home automation, suitable for deployment in residential environments
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