IoT-Based Smart Electricity Energy Meter using ESP32 and Blynk Application for Energy Management
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15662/IJEETR.2026.0802477Keywords:
Blynk, IoT Energy Meter, ESP32 Smart Meter, Energy Monitoring System, Smart Electricity Meter, Wireless Energy Management, Real-Time Power Monitoring, Home Energy AutomationAbstract
Materials and processes applied for the development of IoT-based smart electricity energy meters for energy management in Somalia are presented. The system involves the ESP32 microcontroller and a Blynk application that allows one to monitor and manage electricity consumption remotely. Hardware setup, sensors, and power modules are described in detail, as well as software configurations regarding the acquisition and real-time data monitoring
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