IoT-Based Smart Air Conditioner as a Preventive in the Post-COVID-19 Era: A Review

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to physical objects with sensors, computing power, software, and other technologies that communicate and exchange data with other devices, platforms, and systems over the Internet or other communication networks. Remarkable developments in IoT have paved the way for new possibilities, enabling the creation and automation of innovative services and advanced applications and constituting a collection of crucial enabling technologies for smart homes. In this New-Normal Era, the concept of an IoT-based Smart Air Conditioner (AC) as a Preventive Effort against COVID-19 is a proposed innovation and application. The Smart AC is designed based on the analysis of existing problems and is equipped with literature obtained in the study. The purpose of this study is to review the research literature on IoT-enabled Smart AC to emphasize the main trends and open problems of integrating IoT technology to create sustainable and efficient Smart homes. The IoT-based Smart AC was designed and equipped with air quality filter features, human sensors, temperature control, voice control, Cloud Storage, and Solar Panel services that can be controlled via smartphone devices. From the framework and study results, the IoT offers many benefits. The IoT-based Smart AC concept is one step ahead of existing AC products.