Household Device Tracking System

Abstract

As we all know in our daily life We often lose our daily use items such as keys, remote, etc. and scour the entire house for them before finding them after a protracted hunt. Consequently, we suggest in this post to use RF module,abuzzer,andabatterytomakeasimple smarttrackingsystemcalledthehouseholddevice tracking system. This article explains the developmentofsmallcircuitsthatcanbeattached tothedevices.Themainpurposeofthehousehold device tracking system is to make our everyday life easier. The household device tracking system aimstosolvethisproblemsothatthetrackingand findingofthesedevicesbecomeseasierandquick. ThehouseholddevicetrackingsystemutilizesRF transmitter and receiver to establish connection between the tags and the remote. The proposed systemcomprisesofvariouscomponentssuchas RF transmitter and receiver unit, antenna, encodingunit,decodingunit,buzzerandabattery whichareusedtocreatethedesiredcircuit.

Introduction

Misplacing small household items like keys, remotes, and phones is a common, frustrating problem that wastes time. To solve this, a Household Device Tracking System using RF (Radio Frequency) technology is proposed. The system includes a small circuit attached to each item and a remote control. When the remote button is pressed, the circuit’s buzzer sounds, helping users quickly locate their lost items.

The system is designed to be low-cost, lightweight, energy-efficient, and easy to use, avoiding bulkier, power-hungry technologies like GPS or Bluetooth. It uses an RF transmitter and receiver operating at 433 MHz, with encoding and decoding components to send signals securely. The receiver triggers a buzzer on the lost item when activated. The system also integrates IoT features via a NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller for wireless communication.

Conclusion

In conclusion, The Household Device Tracking System is a cost-effective and user-friendly solution designed to locate misplaced household items suchas keys, remotes, and mobile phones in minimum time and effort. By utilizing NodeMCU ESP8266,RF Module, Buzzer, and LCD Display, the system provides both audio and visual alerts, allowing users to quickly find their lost items. This project effectively demonstrates the application of IoT and RF communication in daily life problem-solving. WithfurtherenhancementslikeGPS,Bluetooth, and Mobile App integration, this system can be widely adopted to prevent the loss of essential items, ensuring greater convenience and time efficiency.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Dr. Praful N. Yerkewar , Tushar Barange, Vedant Choudhari , Sahil Babhare, Suyog Meshram, Ritik Kakade. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.