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Design and Implementation of a Password-Based Smart Door Lock System with GSM-Based Alert and Surveillance.
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Electrical, electronics, Processes Engineering
DOI: 10.64388/IREV9I10-1716218
Abstract
This study describes the development of a secure and affordable password-based smart door lock system built using an Arduino microcontroller. The system combines a keypad for user input, a camera module for monitoring, GSM communication for alerts, and a servo motor to control the locking mechanism. Access is granted when a user enters the correct password through the keypad, after which the servo motor automatically unlocks the door. To enhance security, the system sends real-time notifications via GSM and provides local surveillance through the camera module. It is designed to operate independently without relying on a constant Internet connection, making it suitable for areas with limited network availability. The embedded real-time control logic ensures fast response and smooth standalone operation. Experimental results demonstrate that the system is reliable, efficient, and cost-effective, making it a practical solution for improving security in residential and office environments.
Keywords
Arduino Microcontroller, GSM Alerts, Servo Motor, Smart Lock, Surveillance.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1716218,
author = {Francis Ikechukwu Obianke , Emmanuel Chukwuka Obianke, Godswill Uche Obianke},
title = {Design and Implementation of a Password-Based Smart Door Lock System with GSM-Based Alert and Surveillance.},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {5038-5052},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1716218.pdf},
abstract = {This study describes the development of a secure and affordable password-based smart door lock system built using an Arduino microcontroller. The system combines a keypad for user input, a camera module for monitoring, GSM communication for alerts, and a servo motor to control the locking mechanism. Access is granted when a user enters the correct password through the keypad, after which the servo motor automatically unlocks the door. To enhance security, the system sends real-time notifications via GSM and provides local surveillance through the camera module. It is designed to operate independently without relying on a constant Internet connection, making it suitable for areas with limited network availability. The embedded real-time control logic ensures fast response and smooth standalone operation. Experimental results demonstrate that the system is reliable, efficient, and cost-effective, making it a practical solution for improving security in residential and office environments.},
keywords = {Arduino Microcontroller, GSM Alerts, Servo Motor, Smart Lock, Surveillance.},
month = {April},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716218}
}