Low-Cost Compact Theft-Detection System using MPU-6050 and Blynk IoT Platform

TL;DR

This paper presents a low-cost, compact IoT-based theft detection system utilizing MPU-6050 gyroscope and Blynk platform, capable of detecting physical disturbances and alerting users via mobile notifications.

Contribution

It introduces a portable, easy-to-implement theft detection system integrating gyroscope sensors with Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile alerts, enhancing smart surveillance solutions.

Findings

System effectively detects physical disturbances like door opening or knocking.

Alerts users promptly via Blynk mobile app and neighbor alarms.

Low-cost and portable design suitable for various applications.

Abstract

The system explained in this paper provides a compact smart surveillance system. Recent years have seen the Internet of Things (IoT) dominating in various fields of applications. With devices getting smarter and insurgence of 5G technology, the connectivity of people with devices is increasing. Smarter surveillance systems are more reliable and accessible. A gyroscope is a MEM sensor which detects angular disturbances. The principle is to detect opening or knockdown of the door physically or by a gas cutter. The system is connected to the user via Wi-Fi using ESP8266. Being a system with a low form factor, this system can be implemented on doors, shops, cars, etc. An alarm system is included in the system to alert the neighbors as well as to send a notification to the user via Blynk mobile application. The proposed system is a portable smart home solution for theft detection. The code for this system is available here: https://github.com/atharvakarnik/TheftDetectionMPU.git