ESP8266 wifi light switch

This IoT project will guide making ESP8266 wifi light switch on wall, which uses relay 5VDC to control lamp remotely.
The lamp can be turned on/off by phone (via wifi) or by local switch. In case no phone, we still control it by phone. In case of ...lazy, we can control lamp via local wifi network.
Result video:



Hardware need:
(1) ESP8266
(2) Power module 220V to 5VDC
(3) Power module 5VDC to 3.3VDC
(4) Electronics: relay 5VDC, transistor, resistor
1. ESP8266
3. Power module 5VDC to 3.3V
2. Power module 220V to 5VDC



Software need:
(1) Arduino IDE
(2) Firmware for ESP8266

Step 1. Make circuit





 Step 2. Programming ESP8266
Using Arduino IDE to program firmware for ESP. To know pramming by Arduino IDE, please see our article link here
After first download, ESP8266 will be downloaded by OTA (over the air), instruction to do it link here
Download OTA helps us update firmware ESP8266 without touching the board. It's easy for next modify when the board is already installed to the wall.

#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>
#include <ESP8266mDNS.h>
#include <WiFiUdp.h>
#include <ArduinoOTA.h>
//------------------------------for local web
#include <WiFiClient.h>
#include <ESP8266WebServer.h>

MDNSResponder mdns;
ESP8266WebServer server(80);
String webPage;
//----------------------------for local web

const char* ssid = "NguyenTuong";
const char* password = "064897435";
int pinout=14;  //for relay
int pinsw=12;  //for switch
boolean light_change;
boolean sw_status;

void setup() {
  pinMode(pinout, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(pinsw, INPUT);
  Serial.begin(74880);
  Serial.println("Booting");
  WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA);
  WiFi.begin(ssid, password);
  while (WiFi.waitForConnectResult() != WL_CONNECTED) {
    Serial.println("Connection Failed! Rebooting...");
    delay(5000);
    ESP.restart();
  }

  // No authentication by default
  ArduinoOTA.setPassword((const char *)"123");

  ArduinoOTA.onStart([]() {
    Serial.println("Start");
  });
  ArduinoOTA.onEnd([]() {
    Serial.println("\nEnd");
  });
  ArduinoOTA.onProgress([](unsigned int progress, unsigned int total) {
    Serial.printf("Progress: %u%%\r", (progress / (total / 100)));
  });
  ArduinoOTA.onError([](ota_error_t error) {
    Serial.printf("Error[%u]: ", error);
    if (error == OTA_AUTH_ERROR) Serial.println("Auth Failed");
    else if (error == OTA_BEGIN_ERROR) Serial.println("Begin Failed");
    else if (error == OTA_CONNECT_ERROR) Serial.println("Connect Failed");
    else if (error == OTA_RECEIVE_ERROR) Serial.println("Receive Failed");
    else if (error == OTA_END_ERROR) Serial.println("End Failed");
  });
  ArduinoOTA.begin();
  Serial.println("Ready");
  Serial.print("IP address: ");
  Serial.println(WiFi.localIP());

  //-----------------------------------------add your code here
  webPage += "<center><font size='27'>ESP8266 Web Server<p>Light #1 ";
  webPage += "<a href=\"light1_change_status\"><mark>TOGGLE it";
  webPage += "</mark></a></p></font></center>";

  if (mdns.begin("esp8266", WiFi.localIP())) 
    Serial.println("MDNS responder started");
 
  server.on("/", [](){
    server.send(200, "text/html", webPage);
  });
  server.on("/light1_change_status", [](){
    server.send(200, "text/html", webPage);
    // Change status
    light_change = true;
    delay(100);
  });

  server.begin();
  //-------------------------------------------add your code here
}


void loop() {
  ArduinoOTA.handle();
  //-------------------------------------------add your code here
  server.handleClient();
  if(light_change)
  {
    light_change = false;
    if(digitalRead(pinout)) digitalWrite(pinout,LOW);
    else digitalWrite(pinout,HIGH);
  }

  if(sw_status != digitalRead(pinsw))
  {
    sw_status = digitalRead(pinsw);
    light_change = true;
  }
  delay(200);
  
}

 Step 3. Test it
Here is our real model, looks small:

Overall connection:




This module has IP address 192.168.1.30
After power on, ESP will connect to local wifi network. Type IP address into web browser, a local web server will show, relay can be controlled from here









38 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 29, 2018 at 11:42 AM

    Very nice project. Good documentation. You should be teaching thus stuff.

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    1. engineer2youJanuary 29, 2018 at 2:53 PM

      Thanks your comment.

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    2. mehul /\/\ \/June 21, 2018 at 10:40 AM

      i am not able to control the relay from the browser. i have done all the above mentioned steps but still no success instead the relay is closing and opening in a loop. please help.

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    3. engineer2youJune 22, 2018 at 9:41 PM

      Check if GPIO14 can be ON/OFF. If yes, check transistor, or power supply for transistor not enough for relay operation.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 31, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    Near the lamp, on the relay, should be 5v instead of 3.3v, right?

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    1. engineer2youFebruary 2, 2018 at 1:50 AM

      yes, you're right. If you use 5VDC relay, it should be 5V.

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    2. UnknownJuly 20, 2018 at 1:10 AM

      I do not know how to you feeback ?

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2018 at 8:19 PM

    useful project. Thanks

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  4. UnknownMay 2, 2018 at 3:11 PM

    hi.i was wondering if i can connect a esp8266 12E directly to an arduino uno and program them so i could give order to esp8266(for example turn GPIO14 high) over wifi and then arduino read the esp 14 pins that is connected to on of its digital pins(8) as input and alter one of another digital pins(like 10 or 11). is this possible?

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    1. engineer2youMay 2, 2018 at 5:49 PM

      Hi, i think it is possible. Please search on Google or Youtube about the way program ESP12E by UNO.
      ESP12E is also possible connecting with other Arduino board (UNO, Pro Mini) to control GPIO -> You can use UART, or SPI communication between ESP12 and other Arduino board.

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    2. AnonymousJune 3, 2018 at 12:29 AM

      I am using the same code on nodemcu to control switch directly from GPIO pins,I think using transistor you can get more reliable results , maybe !! :P

      @engineer2you Thankyou , found exactly what i was looking for :)....

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  5. Ener-jblogJune 17, 2018 at 11:35 PM

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  6. UnknownJuly 18, 2018 at 12:13 AM

    Good little project. Some ideas for improvement in the circuit. GPIO pins could control opto-isolation LED, and on the other side, power the Relay with a different voltage source. That way, relay back EMF won't enter ESP8266 circuit. Also, a discussion about HomeAssistant integration would be fantastic.

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  7. UnknownJuly 18, 2018 at 12:17 AM

    One way to test if your relay will glitch your ESP8266 is to click the relay off and on with a high duty-cycle -- say 80Hz.

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  8. Ener-jblogAugust 2, 2018 at 10:20 PM

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  9. UnknownAugust 18, 2018 at 2:56 AM

    hi nice project.
    can u pls tell me if i have to use "two way" switch or ordinary switch?

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    1. engineer2youAugust 21, 2018 at 5:17 AM

      use "two way" if you need control light remotely

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  10. Richard H. BlackNovember 13, 2018 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with extra information? It is extremely helpful for me. Unique wifi names

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  11. engineer2youNovember 13, 2018 at 5:52 PM

    what's extra information you need?

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  13. engineer2youDecember 20, 2018 at 4:57 PM

    Hi, ground wire means 0V of power supply 0V-5V. Sorry about this confusion. I should write 0V instead of GND

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  14. Yawar SaeedApril 2, 2019 at 3:51 AM

    Thanks for such an awesome project.
    Can you please modify the code for Nodemcu working in AP mode for multiple channel relays with manual switches option.
    This will eliminate the need for a local wifi network & IP assigning issues as the system will work on fixed AP mode IP. Awaiting your earliest positive response.

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    1. engineer2youApril 2, 2019 at 6:00 PM

      Hi, thanks for visit my site.
      You're right, making AP mode will no need local wifi network & IP assigning. I will make this kind project in another post. It's also not difficult, i guess you can make it by yourself. I'm quite busy these days :)

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  15. DhruveelMay 2, 2019 at 3:45 AM

    Good project this ESP8266 wifi light switch
    but sir i require when lamp on/off through switch its indicate in web page

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    1. engineer2youMay 2, 2019 at 3:33 PM

      Hi, if you need indicate, you should use input of ESP8266 to detect status of light to show on web page

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  16. DhruveelMay 5, 2019 at 9:06 AM

    When I'm connect esp8266 module with same SSID and password as set on program, but it not working when control different network operate on PC or mobile.

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    1. engineer2youMay 6, 2019 at 3:24 AM

      basically, it works in same network. Example, ESP8266 IP is 192.168.1.30, so it will work in network 192.168.1.xxx, it can't work in network 192.168.xxx.xxx

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    2. DhruveelMay 6, 2019 at 5:21 AM

      Thank you sir
      But I can how to control from anywhere my led.

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    3. engineer2youMay 6, 2019 at 5:53 AM

      Hi, if you want so, you should search for "ESP8266 control via internet" where you will need to open the port.

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    4. DhruveelMay 6, 2019 at 6:16 AM

      Thanks you very much

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