Chapter I

The Problem

Introduction
Home is the place where one fancies or desires to be after a long tiring day.

People come home exhausted after a long hard-working day. And some people

with disability are way too tired that they find it hard to move once they land on

their couch, sofa, or bed. Due to the time technology is rising people are inventing

to facilitate and access to something. In the past 1990s, Internet usage increased

rapidly in enterprise and consumer markets but was still limited in its use because

of the low performance of the network interconnects. But in the 2000s Internet

connectivity became a part for many applications to provide access to information.

However, these devices require more human interaction and monitoring through

apps and interface. The Internet of Things is a new era of intelligence computing

and providing a privilege to communicate around the world.

Home automation is anything that enables you to use your home’s lighting,

heating, and appliances more conveniently and efficiently. It can be as simple as

remote or automatic control of a few lights, or it can be a complete system that

controls all major parts of your home, custom, set to your own personal preference.

Home automation is anything that gives you remote or automatic control of things

around the home. (Vesternet, 2019).

Researchers have chosen the topic "The Efficiency of Home Automation

with Google Assistant", to learn home automation using Internet of Things (IoT)

and how helpful and safe it is to homeowners.

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 Background of the Study

Home Automation with the use of Google Assistant systems could offer

people a more comfortable lifestyle and simplify ordinary tasks. Voice control within

sustainable homes is especially beneficial for people with disabilities, enabling a

lifestyle, which were previously impossible. An implementation of Google Assistant

could have great benefits, also offering help with assistance at the workplace.

Many home automation technologies fall under the umbrella of home

security. Consumers purchased these devices because they want to make their

homes safer and more secure. Automated lighting thwarts would-be burglars,

and motion sensors help people enter doors and walk hallways late at night

Security cameras offer benefits through either remote monitoring of package

deliveries or real-time video of home inhabitants or unwanted visitors.

This paper proposed such inexpensive system. Google Assistant, the

IFTTT application, the Blynk application and the NodeMCU micro controller as the

major components along with a relay board comprising of 4 Relay Board were

used. Natural language voice will be used to give commands to the Google

Assistant. All the components were connected over the internet using Wi-Fi which

puts this system under the IoT.

Theoretical Framework

A Theory proposed by Mustaq et al., 2020 entitled “An Intelligent, Secure,

and Smart Home Automation System” during this age of technology, the net of

Things refers to the idiosyncratically identifiable objects and their virtual

representation in cyberspace. IoT may be a pristine science and accretion method

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encompassing, smart technology, nanotechnology, and other technological

advancements. IoT isn't alone noble technology; instead, it circumvents

considerable complementary technical development and provides capabilities that

are appropriated together and aid to bridge the gap between the virtual and

physical world.

It is associated with the researcher current study the primary home

automation are very simple there are limited access to try to, except for now the

house automation are having many features or outputs.

(Morganti et al., 2019) entitled “Multi-Agent System” theory. A chic and

versatile environment for Home Automation System simulation is made for

investigating the performances of the system.

According to Morganti et al. their theory is about home automation, the

multi agent facilitates tasks that are help the environment and human for easiest

access in every device.

(Flexible Packaging, 2015) proposed the “Development of an Internet-

based system to permit monitoring of important process variables from a

distributed system (DCS)”. Is employed to regulate production systems within the

identical geographic location. It always involves a computer that communicates

with control elements distributed throughout the plant or process, e.g., machine or

process controllers and PLCs, through a bus or directly and displays gathered data.

According to the theory of Flexible Packing, Development of an Internet-

based system allow monitoring of important process variables from a distributed

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control system (DCS) is a programmable set of codes to enable the device, The

NodeMCU is importable by the codes to work.

Conceptual Framework

This study was used input, process, and output ( I.P.O) format in the

said framework. Wherein the needed information or data for the study were

presented in the input, procedures for the process, and the result of the study to

be conducted in the output.

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Figure I: Research Paradigm

The conceptual framework had of this study used an input, process,

and output as a model. The input frame contains the materials and validation of the

survey questionnaire. Our process frame shows steps in doing research study

namely; distribution of survey

questionnaire, retrieval of survey questionnaire, treatment of data, data analysis,

and interpretation. The feedback contains the response of the respondents.

Statement of the Problem

This study intends to determine the efficiency of home automation with

Google assistant. The researchers seek to answer the following research question.

1. What is the perception of homeowners in the efficiency of home

automation with Google assistant in terms of following variables;

1.1 Accessibility

1.2 Functionality

1.3 Quality

2. What is the efficiency of home automation with Google assistant as

perceived by Persons with Disability (PWD) based on the;

2.1 Acessibility

2.2 Functionality

2.3 Quality

3. What is the perceptions of EIM teachers and students in the efficiency

of home automation with Google assistant based on the following

variables;

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 3.1 Accessibility

3.2 Functionality

3.3 Quality

4. Is there a significant difference in the perception of group of

respondents on the efficiency of home automation based on accessibility,

functionality, and quality?

Hypothesis

There is no significant difference among the perception of group of

respondents on the efficiency of home automation with Google assistant based on

accessibility, functionality, and quality.

Significance of the Study

The result of the study will merit the following:

Students.This study will serve as a big help so that they would clearly

understand about the significance of the study and the safety of our product.

Teachers.They will have an additional collection of research and can also

guide young people in doing technology-themed research.

School Administrator.They will provide program or activities that will

enhance knowledge and skills of students.

Homeowners.They will know that the use of technology in equipment can

work quickly due to other technological tools.

Person with Disability.For people with disabilities technology is a way to

help their daily lives and to know that there is technology to help them.

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 Future Researchers.This will serve as a valuable reference or source of

information in their field of study or research.

Scope and Delimitation

This study focused on the efficiency of home automation with Google

assistant. The respondents of this study were five (5) EIM Teachers, five (5)

Students, five (5) Persons with Disability or PWD, and five (5) Homeowners in

selected areas of Marikina City.

Definition of Terms

Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is brief for Internet of Things. the web of

Things refers to the ever-growing network of physical objects that feature an IP

address for internet connectivity, and also the communication that happens

between these objects and other Internet-enabled devices and systems.

NodeMCU. is an open source IoT platform. It includes firmware which runs

on the ESP8266 Wi-Fi SoC from Espressif, and hardware which relies on the ESP-

12 module. The term "NodeMCU" by default refers to the firmware instead of the

dev kits. The firmware uses the Lua scripting language. it's supported the eLua

project and built on the Espress if Non-OS SDK for ESP8266. It uses many open-

source projects, like lua-cjson, and spiffs.

Blynk Application. may be a Platform with IOS and Android apps to

manage Arduino, Raspberry Pi and therefore the likes over the web. It’s a digital

dashboard where you'll build a graphic interface for your project by simply dragging

and dropping widgets.

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 IFTTT. an acronym for If This Then That, could be a free service that

automates connectivity between apps and services, enabling users to utilize

"recipes" that may coordinate small tasks between Internet and web services.

Sounded out like "ift" (rhymes with "gift"), IFTTT will be used on the online or

through apps for iOS and Android. An IFTTT trigger, or the "if this" a part of the

system, will prompt IFTTT to start the automation process. This ends up in a group

of actions — the "then that" a part of IFTTT — wherein changes to at least one

service led to changes on other services via conditional statements called "applets"

(the recently renamed sort of "recipes").

Google Assistant. it's a Google's voice assistant AI for Android devices. It

provides a virtual personal assistant experience through a linguistic

communication speech interface to perform a range of tasks.

Relays Modules. there are typically wont to switch devices which uses

higher voltage than what most micro-controllers like an Arduino or Raspberry Pi

can handle.

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 Chapter II
Review of Related Literature and Studies

This chapter presents the review of related literature and studies. It will

present a relevant information that support and help the research conducted.

Review of Related Literature

Local

A literature reviewed by Caldoet. al (2016), an integrating home automation

system is now becoming a trend in modern house concepts. These systems may

include the function of remotely switching devices/appliances. Different

technologies are being utilized to realize this function for houses termed as

“intelligent home”. Using the related studies which were gathered and further

analyzed by the proponents, they need to come up with the thought of making a

straightforward model for an overseas switching application system. The

proponents opt to develop a model employing a phone system. Telephone line

was chosen to function the channel for the transmission of instruction signals. The

system are going to be composed of a foreign section and an area section. DTMF

signaling, which is that the standard dialing technique for communication system,

are used as a way of transmitting of the signals to the local section. The generated

signals from the control section are decoded employing a DTMF decoder. The

brain of the system are going to be an Arduino microcontroller. This can be sure

of the processing of the most functions of the system.

In line with Seymour (2019), the rapid adoption of smart home devices has

brought with it a widespread lack of understanding amongst users over where their

devices send data. Smart home ecosystems represent complex additions to

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existing wicked problems around network privacy and security within the home.

This work presents the Aretha project, a tool which mixes the functionality of a

firewall with the position of voice assistants because the hub of the smart home,

and therefore the sophistication of recent conversational voice interfaces. The

result's a tool which may engage users in conversation about network privacy and

security, with the forming and development of complex preferences that Aretha

was then able to impact.

As wired by Basdeo et al. (2019), house is a person’s castle, a non-public

and guarded space. Internet-connected devices like locks, cameras, and speakers

might make a home “smarter” but also raise privacy issues because these devices

may constantly and inconspicuously collect, infer, or maybe share information

about people within the home. To explore user-centered privacy designs for smart

homes, we conducted a co-design study within which we worked closely with

diverse groups of participants in creating new designs. This study helps fill the gap

within the literature between studying users’ privacy concerns and designing

privacy tools only by experts. Our participants’ privacy designs often relied on

simple strategies, like data localization, disconnection from the web, and a

personal mode. From these designs, we identified six key design factors: data

transparency and control, security, safety, usability and user experience, system

intelligent, and system modality. We discussed how these factors can guide design

for smart home privacy

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Foreign

The Literature conducted by Pan tech Solutions (2017), Wi-Fi is controlled

by employing a Blynk android application instead button method. The sole need is

to the touch the button in Blynk android application to manage the electrical

equipment in on and off conditions. So here Blynk android application was used

as a transmitting device and indult Wi-Fi module placed within the electrical

equipment was used as a receiver. Blynk android application will transmit

command using Wi-Fi to the electrical equipment , so its electrical

equipment depend on au fait the desired condition.

Supported the literature reviewed by Padma and Parvathi (2018), internet

of things (IOT) related applications has emerged as a big field for both engineers

and researchers reflecting the magnitude and impact of data-related problems to

be solved in contemporary business organizations especially in cloud computing.

Arduino Board is one in all the many objects during this ecosystem, where it's

getting used by many as an open-source platform to make electronics

projects. You wish to grasp that Arduino may be a microcontroller, not a full-

fledged computer, so you would like to integrate the Arduino with wireless modules,

motor drivers etc. for the appropriate functioning of the project. For this, the IoT

application should be directly loaded into the nonvolatile storage of the Arduino

itself and you must connect other wireless modules to rework it to an IoT device.

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 Review of Related Studies

Local

There is study conducted by Morallo (2017), entitled "Designing of Lighting

Automation System supported Arduino Bluetooth Interface using Android

Smartphone as Platform" Bluetooth is now mainstream that it's become

synonymous with the 21st century. The wireless technology allows exchanging

data over short distance using short wavelength radio transmission, providing

convenience, intelligence, and controllability. During this paper, a home lighting

system using Arduino Bluetooth interface with android smartphone as platform is

proposed and prototyped. Technology in Arduino, android smartphone

and Bluetooth are reviewed. HC-05 Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Protocol) module,

designed for transparent wireless serial connection setup is getting used within the

design. Android application is downloaded to android smartphone to observe and

control the operation of the lighting system remotely. The appliance facilitates in

controlling the operating pins of Arduino. Design shows that Arduino Bluetooth

interfacing can control a house lighting using an android smartphone as a platform.

In future lighting home automation, timer are included to be more energy- efficient

and highly scalable. For secured, ubiquitously accessible and remotely controlled

lighting system, GSM module are going to be incorporated in future designs. It'd

be extended to the large-scale environment like colleges, offices, and factories,

among others.

Supported Morallo's study “Designing of Lighting Automation System

supported Arduino Bluetooth Interface using Android Smartphone as Platform” he

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elaborated how he enabled it with a Bluetooth and wireless connection connected

with the researchers' product.

This study conducted by Agustina et al. (2017) entitled "ADDRESSABLE

SWITCH MODULE FOR PLC-BASEDHOME AUTOMATION" The aim of the study

is to style and implement an improvised PLC-based home automation using

addressable switch modules, additionally on demonstrate line communication

technology are often integrated to home automation systems by merely using

improvised modules. Transmission line Communication (PLC) could be a

communication technology that permits sending data over existing power cables.

This project makes use of commercially available materials and also the existing

AC lines, thus, making it cost-efficient and simple to construct. The system

consists of two modules: the controller module and therefore the addressable

switch module. The researchers used laptop to input the address and data control

information. Using laptop because the computer program made it convenient for

the user thanks to its availability. Different testing procedures was conducted within

the study in terms of its scalability, operation and functionality, and user-

friendliness of the system. The researchers proved that proper design and

construction of controller module and addressable switch modules using

commercially available materials, Improvised Addressable Switch Module PLC-

based home automation is feasible.

Regarding what Agustina et al. said about the aim of their studies

"ADDRESSABLE SWITCH MODULE FOR PLC-BASEDHOME AUTOMATION"

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use wireless cable to be used as a switch however it does have the researchers'

product whose cables are wont to use the devices installed.

IEEE (2019) entitled "Intelligent Sensors and Monitoring System for Low-

cost Phototherapy Light for Jaundice Treatment" A prototype of a low-cost

phototherapy light system ( LPLS) was deployed by the Ateneo Innovation Center

(AIC) at a public hospital in Metro Manila, Philippines. It underwent clinical

investigation for 2 years under the supervision of licensed physicians during a

public tertiary hospital. This paper presented the method of upgrading the LPLS to

reinforce capabilities and improve efficiency yet remain affordable. The

subsequent features were added: (1) a visible and auditory monitoring system to

remotely oversee the infant from the nurse station; (2) an automation system that

stores data about the device's intensity and bulb temperature and records ambient

humidity; (3) a warning device that activates the warning lights if sensor readings

are in critical level and if the bulbs have to be replaced; and (4) a time setting to

manually set the time of operation and automatically turn-off the device as

programmed The upgrades increased the system's cost but it remained cheaper

than those commercially available. For deployment in remote or off-grid hospitals,

the system was equipped with a solar-powering provision.

Supported what IEEE (2019) says about their study it's similarities to home

automation researchers' research because automation devices are the sole one to

regulate products.

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Foreign

This study conducted by Garad et al. (2019) entitled “IVA (Intelligent Voice

Activation) based Home Automation” Nowadays, Home mechanization is

developing rapidly, and it's in slanting within the market.

Home robotization framework depends on remote framework. Utilizing AI, we are

building voice initiated insightful home computerization in Google paw. It controls

wide scope of gadgets and security parts. We'll plan this framework in order that

it's incorporated and clever. The Node MCU is used to manage the gadgets and

therefore the correspondence is finished by Wi-Fi (ESP8266).

The similarities of this study to Garad et al. (2019) are the devices used and

also the process of using the devices since Node MCU was also used. And voice

commands also are accustomed control products.

Narayan (2019) conduct a quest entitled "Design of Home Automation

System Using Node MCU with The Implementation Of Iot" With the appearance of

technology experienced by folk smart home application have increased on an

outsized scale and have proved to be very useful to control from their workplace

even when disabled people and infants are left behind homes. Internet Of Things

(IOT) is an extension to the sector of embedded systems which enables the user

to work from a far-off distance through a webpage. Many researchers have

developed different topologies of Home Automation system. However, they proved

to be costly. The current paper focused on developing a Home Automation System

employing a simple Node MCU and therefore the results are implemented and

executed below.

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 As Narayan (2019) said its similarities to researchers’ research because

both use the identical IoT in products. And therefore the IoT is that the Internet of

Things that internet control devices. In keeping with Mishra (2019) et al. entitled

"Home automation using Google Assistant" Home automation is a crucial aspect

we'll have in future so here we are designing an easy home automation System in

low cost in order that we are able to help in changing the old technology of manual

switches. This technology costs so badly in today’s world around 2000rs to

5000rs so we've made some small adjustments and used it with Google Assistant

which gets a major reduction in cost of the house automation. We are able to

interact with Google Assistant, and it can search on internet, schedule events, set

alarms, control appliances, etc. This service is offered on smartphones with

Google Assistant, and it's absolve to use. Our project hardly costs 1000rs for 4

manual switches I hope everyone will prefer it.

The similarities of Mishra (2019) study to us are the value of the device and

the way long it'll deem it to be used.

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 Chapter III
Research Design and Methodology

This chapter presents a clear description of the research methodology in

which the method of the study, the locale of the study, respondents of the

study, the source of data, data gathering, and the treatment of data were included.

Method of Research

The method of research used in this study was descriptive quantitative

method. The goal of quantitative studies is to measure the significance of the

variables using a constructed and validated survey questionnaire.

According to University Libraries entitled “Key Elements of a Research

Proposal Quantitative Design”. The Researcher does not usually begin with a

hypothesis, but is likely to develop one after collecting data. The analysis and

synthesis of the data provide the test of the hypothesis. Systematic collection of

information requires careful selection of the units studied and careful measurement

of each variable.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of this study were Homeowners, Persons with Disability

(PWD), Students, EIM Teachers in Marikina City, who were chosen randomly by

the researchers. The researchers used the “Purposive Sampling” when they want

to access a particular subset of people, as all participant of a survey are selected

because they fit a particular profile. Based on Alcheme(2021) Purposive sampling,

also known as judgmental, selective, or subjective sampling, is a form of non-

probability sampling in which researchers rely on their own judgment when

choosing members of the population to participate in their surveys.

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Figure 2: Vicinity Map

Locale of the Study

This study was conducted in City of Marikina, and the area of the selected

respondents of the researchers live in Marikina City, and the method used to be

able to answer the respondents selected wisely by chatting on their Facebook

accounts.

Sources of Data

The researchers have used a survey questionnaire to collect the data. The

instrument is a design to acquire information needed for the study. It was divided

into two (2) parts. In a part one (1) the profile of the respondents which include the

name (optional ), date. Part two (2) perception of Fifteen (15) set of questions

regarding the efficiency of home automation of every respondent which includes;

Homeowners, Student , PWDs, EIM Teachers at Marikina City.

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 The researchers used the following indicators:

Rating scale Indicators Interpretation

5 4.50-5.49 Very Highly Efficient

4 3.50-4.49 Highly Efficient

3 2.50-3.49 Moderately Efficient

2 1.50-2.49 Slightly Efficient

1 1-1.49 Not Efficient

Data-Gathering Procedure

The following are the stages that the researchers have taken in order to

gather the data relevant to this study. Upon approval, the researchers have

conducted the survey through a survey questionnaire that contains questions that

led to the data needed by the researchers. The randomly chosen respondents

answered the given survey questionnaire in time allotted. Then the data collected

were analyzed and interpreted by the researchers.

Treatment of Data

The data have gathered in this study were subjected to the following a

statistical treatment. In order to determine the efficiency of home automation with

Google Assistant as perceived by homeowners, person with disability, students

and EIM Teachers based on accessibility, functionality, quality, weighted mean

and standard deviation were used.

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Weighted Mean

A weighted mean is a kind of average. Instead of each data point

contributing equally to the final mean, some data points contribute more “weight”

than others.

Xw

Where:

W= Weighted mean.

Σ= Sigma notation.

Wi = Corresponding weight.

Xi = The value of any particular measurement.

In order to determine the significant difference among the perception of

scope of the efficiency of home automation with google assistant based on

accessibility, functionality, and quality, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) will be used.

Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is a collection of statistical models and their

associated estimation procedures used to analyze the differences among group

means in a sample.

Where:

F = Anova Coefficient

MST = Mean sum of squares due to treatment

MSE = Mean sum of squares due to error

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Standard Deviation

Standard Deviation is a measure of how spread-out numbers are.

Where:

SD = population standard deviation

N = the size of the population

X = each value from the population

= the population mean

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 CHAPTER IV

Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation

This chapter explains and describes the collected data which were

presented with tables. The data were interpreted and analyzed to come up with

different conclusions.

Problem 1: Perception of Homeowners in the Efficiency of Home

Automation with Google Assistant

Table 1: Perception of Homeowners in terms of Accessibility

Statements

A. Accessibility WM SD VI

1. Easy to access voice 4.40 1.08 HE

command.
2. Can access the device in a 4.40 0.56 HE
far distance.
3. Can access the device in a 4.80 0.45 VHE
near distance.
4. Easy to Access Blynk 4.20 0.94 HE
Application.
5. The device is easy to use. 4.60 0.89 VHE

Overall 4.48 0.20 VHE

The table 1 shows the perception of homeowners in Efficiency of Home

Automation with Google Assistant in terms of Accessibility, were the overall

weighted mean (4.48), Standard Deviation (0.20) and the Verbal Interpretation

(Very Highly Efficient). In all questions the highest weighted means are the

question number 3 (4.80) and it’s means the perception of homeowners in terms

of Accessibility are Very Highly Efficient.

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 Table 2: Perception of Homeowners in terms of Functionality
B. Functionality

1. Communication system 4.60 0.9 VHE

(between multiple rooms).
2. Automatically controls the 4.80 0.73 VHE
light.
3. The possibility to manage 4.80 0.46 VHE
your home from internet.
4. Open the door without key. 4.40 0.55 HE

5. Automatically controls the 4.80 0.45 VHE

fan.
Overall 4.68 0.18 VHE

The table 2 shows the perception of homeowners in Efficiency of Home

Automation with Google Assistant in terms of Functionality, were the overall

weighted mean (4.68), Standard Deviation (0.18) and the Verbal Interpretation

(Very Highly Efficient). In all questions the highest weighted means are the

question number 2 (4.80) and it’s means the perception of homeowners in terms

of Functionality are Very Highly Efficient.

Table 3: Perception of Homeowners in terms of Quality

C. Quality

1. For its convenience, to 5.0 0.006 VHE

save time.
2. Long lasting device. 4.60 0.55 VHE

3. High quality device. 5.0 0.006 VHE

4. To save money. 4.40 0.55 HE

5. Easy to assemble the 3.80 1.16 HE

product.
Overall 4.56 0.50 VHE

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 The table 3 shows the perception of homeowners in Efficiency of Home

Automation with Google Assistant in terms of Quality, were the overall weighted

mean (4.56), Standard Deviation (0.50) and the Verbal Interpretation (Very Highly

Efficient). In all questions the highest weighted means are the question number 1

and 3 (5) and it’s means the perception of homeowners in terms of Quality are

Very Highly Efficient.

Verbal Indicator

Very Highly Efficient (VHE) 4.50 – 5.49

Highly Efficient (HE) 3.50 – 4.49

Moderately Efficient (ME) 2.50 – 3.49

Slightly Efficient (SE) 1.50 – 2.49

Not Efficient (NE) 1 – 1.49

The table 1,2 and 3 shows the perception of the homeowners in the

efficiency of home automation with Google assistant. Each statement is derived

from the survey questionnaire in terms of Accessibility, Functionality and Quality

were the weighted mean and standard deviation of each statement shows the

verbal interpretation with respect to the scale of verbal indicators shown above.

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 Problem 2: What is the efficiency of Home Automation with Assistant

as perceived by Persons with Disability (PWD)

Table 4: Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant as

perceived by Persons with Disability (PWD) in terms of Accessibility.

Statements Person with Disability (PWD)

A. Accessibility Mean SD VI

1. Easy to access voice 4.80 0.53 VHE

command.
2. Can access the device in a far 4.00 1.41 HE
distance.
3. Can access the device in a 4.40 1.02 HE
near distance.
4. Easy to Access Blynk 3.80 1.31 HE
Application.
5. The device is easy to use. 4.20 0.97 HE

Overall 4.24 0.38 HE

The table 4 shows the Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant

as perceived by Person with Disability (PWD) in terms of Accessibility, were the

overall weighted mean (4.24), Standard Deviation (0.38) and the Verbal

Interpretation (Highly Efficient). In all questions the highest weighted means are

the question number 1 (4.80) and it’s means the Efficiency of Home Automation

with Google Assistant perceived by Person with Disability (PWD) in terms of

Accessibility are Very Highly Efficient.

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 Table 5: Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant as

perceived by Persons with Disability (PWD) in terms of Functionality.

B. Functionality

1. Communication system 4.58 1.38 VHE

(between multiple rooms).
2. Automatically controls the 4.20 1.46 VHE
light.
3. The possibility to manage 4.20 0.97 HE
your home from internet.
4. Open the door without key. 4.80 1.35 VHE

5. Automatically controls the 4.40 4.14 VHE

fan.
Overall 4.44 0.26 HE

The table 5 shows the Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant

as perceived by Person with Disability (PWD) in terms of Functionality, were the

overall weighted mean (4.44), Standard Deviation (0.26) and the Verbal

Interpretation (Highly Efficient). In all questions the highest weighted means are

the question number 4 (4.80) and it’s means the Efficiency of Home Automation

with Google Assistant perceived by Person with Disability (PWD) in terms of

Functionality are Very Highly Efficient.

Table 6: Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant as

perceived by Persons with Disability (PWD) in terms of Quality.

C. Quality

1. For its convenience, to save 4.80 0.46 VHE

time.

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 2. Long lasting device. 4.40 0.9 HE

3. High quality device. 4.60 0.59 VHE

4. To save money. 4.05 1.63 HE

5. Easy to assemble the product. 4.25 1.68 HE

Overall 4.42 0.29 HE

The table 6 shows the Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant

as perceived by Person with Disability (PWD) in terms of Quality, were the overall

weighted mean (4.42), Standard Deviation (0.29) and the Verbal Interpretation

(Highly Efficient). In all questions the highest weighted means are the question

number 1 (4.80) and it’s means the Efficiency of Home Automation with Google

Assistant perceived by Person with Disability (PWD) in terms of Quality are Very

Highly Efficient.

Verbal Indicator

Very Highly Efficient (VHE) 4.50 – 5.49

Highly Efficient (HE) 3.50 – 4.49

Moderately Efficient (ME) 2.50 – 3.49

Slightly Efficient (SE) 1.50 – 2.49

Not Efficient (NE) 1 – 1.49

The table 4, 5 and 6 shows the perception of the homeowners in the

efficiency of home automation with Google assistant. Each statement is derived

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from the survey questionnaire in terms of Accessibility, Functionality and Quality

were the weighted mean and standard deviation of each statement shows the

verbal interpretation with respect to the scale of verbal indicators shown above.

Problem 3: Perception of EIM Teachers and Students in the

Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant

Table 7: Perception of EIM Teachers and Students in terms of Accessibility

Statements EIM Teachers Students

A. Accessibility Mean SD VI Mean SD VI

1. Easy to access 4.60 0.66 VHE 4.60 0.55 VHE

the voice
command.
2. Can access the 4.00 0.71 HE 4.20 0.45 HE
device in a far
distance.
3. Can access the 4.40 0.54 HE 4.20 0.83 HE
device in a near
distance.
4. Easy to Access 4.80 0.45 VHE 4.00 0.71 HE
the Blynk
Application.
5. The device is 4.80 0.45 VHE 4.20 0.84 HE
easy to use.
Overall 4.52 0.33 VHE 4.24 0.22 HE

The table 7 shows the perception of EIM Teachers and Students in the

Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant in terms of Accessibility,

were the overall data in EIM Teacher are weighted mean (4.52), Standard

Deviation (0.33), Verbal Interpretation (Very Highly Efficient) and in the Students

data are weighted mean (4.24), Standard Deviation (0.22) and the Verbal

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Interpretation (Highly Efficient). In all questions the highest weighted means in EIM

Teacher are the question number 4 and 5 (4.80) and it’s means the Perception of

EIM Teachers in terms of Accessibility is (Very Highly Efficient). And in Students

the highest weighted means in are the question number 1 (4.60). it means the

Perception of Students in terms of Accessibility is (Very Highly Efficient).

Table 8: Perception of EIM Teachers and Students in terms of

Functionality

B. Functionality

1. Communication 4.20 0.45 HE 4.40 0.55 HE

system (between
multiple rooms).
2. Automatic 5 0.01 VHE 4.80 0.64 VHE
control the light.
3. The possibility to 4.40 0.56 HE 4.40 0.55 HE
manage your
home from
internet.
4. Open the door 4.40 0.56 HE 3.80 0.93 HE
without key.
5. Automatic 4.80 0.84 VHE 3.40 0.89 ME
control the fan.
Overall 4.56 0.33 VHE 4.16 0.55 HE

The table 8 shows the perception of EIM Teachers and Students in the

Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant in terms of Functionality,

were the overall data in EIM Teacher are weighted mean (4.56), Standard

Deviation (0.33), Verbal Interpretation (Very Highly Efficient) and in the Students

data are weighted mean (4.16), Standard Deviation (0.55) and the Verbal

Interpretation (Highly Efficient). In all questions the highest weighted mean in EIM

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Teacher are the question number 2 (5) and it’s means the Perception of EIM

Teachers in terms of Functionality is (Very Highly Efficient). And in Students the

highest weighted mean Students are questions number 2 (4.80) and it’s means the

Perception of Students in terms of Functionality is (Very Highly Efficient).

Table 9: Perception of EIM Teachers and Students in terms of Quality

C. Quality

1. For its 4.60 0.56 VHE 4.20 0.84 HE

convenience, to
save time.
2. Long lasting 4.60 0.56 VHE 3.80 1.52 HE
device.
3. High quality 4.60 0.56 VHE 4.40 0.55 HE
device.
4. To save money. 4.00 1.65 HE 3.60 1.47 HE

5. Easy to 3.65 1.41 HE 4.00 1.22 HE

assemble the
product.
Overall 4.29 0.44 HE 4 0.32 HE

The table 9 shows the perception of EIM Teachers and Students in the

Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant in terms of Quality, were the

overall data in EIM Teacher are weighted mean (4.29), Standard Deviation (0.44),

Verbal Interpretation (Highly Efficient) and in the Students data are weighted mean

(4), Standard Deviation (0.32) and the Verbal Interpretation (Highly Efficient). In all

questions the highest weighted mean in EIM Teacher are the question number 1,2

and 3 (4.60) and it’s means the Perception of EIM Teachers in terms of Quality is

(Very Highly Efficient). And in all questions the highest weighted mean in Students

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are questions number 3 (4.40) and it’s means the Perception of Students in terms

of Functionality is (Highly Efficient).

Verbal Indicator

Very Highly Efficient (VHE) 4.50 – 5.49

Highly Efficient (HE) 3.50 – 4.49

Moderately Efficient (ME) 2.50 – 3.49

Slightly Efficient (SE) 1.50 – 2.49

Not Efficient (NE) 1 – 1.49

The table 7, 8 and 9 shows the perception of the EIM Teachers and

Students in the efficiency of home automation with Google assistant. Each

statement is derived from the survey questionnaire in terms of Accessibility,

Functionality and Quality were the weighted mean and standard deviation of each

statement shows the verbal interpretation with respect to the scale of verbal

indicators shown above.

Problem 4: Is there a significant difference in the perception of

groups of respondents on the efficiency of home

automation with Google assistant based on accessibility,

functionality, and quality?

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 Table 10: Results of significant difference in the perception of groups of

respondents on the efficiency of home automation with Google Assistant in

terms of Accessibility.

ANOVA
Source SS df MS F P-Value F crit Interpretation
of
Variation
Between There is no
Groups 0.342 3 0.114 1.266667 0.319279 3.238872 significant
Within difference
Groups 1.44 16 0.09 among
Total perception of
group of
1.782 19 respondents.

Based on table 10, the computed data of different group of respondents

in terms of Accessibility, the researcher uses 0.05 level of significance to determine

the significant of the data. If the F (1.26) is smaller than table F (3.23) the

hypothesis are rejected, and the Interpretation is “There is no significant difference

among perception of group of respondents.”

Table 11: Results of significant difference in the perception of groups of

respondents on the Efficiency of home automation with Google Assistant

in terms of Functionality.

ANOVA
Source SS df MS F P- F crit Interpretatio
of Value n
Variatio
n

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 Between 0.7448 0.24828 1.93038 0.16537 3.23887 There is no
Groups 6 3 7 9 7 2 significant
Within 2.0579 1 difference
Groups 2 6 0.12862 among
Total perception of
2.8027 1 group of
8 9 respondents.

Based on table 11, the computed data of different group of respondents

in terms of Functionality, the researcher uses 0.05 level of significance to

determine the significant of the data. If the F (1.93) is smaller than table F (3.23)

the hypothesis are rejected, and the Interpretation is “There is no significant

difference among perception of group of respondents.”

Table 12: Results of significant difference in the perception of groups of

respondents on the Efficiency of home automation with Google Assistant

in terms of Quality.

ANOVA
Source SS df MS F P- F crit Interpretatio
of Value n
Variatio
n
Between 0.85437 0.28479 1.81035 0.18586 3.23887 There is no
Groups 5 3 2 6 1 2 significant
Within 1 0.15731 difference
Groups 2.517 6 3 among
Total perception of
3.37137 1 group of
5 9 respondents.

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 Based on table 12, the computed data of different group of respondents

in terms of Quality, the researcher uses 0.05 level of significance to determine the

significant of the data. If the F (1.81) is smaller than table F (3.23) the hypothesis

are rejected, and the Interpretation is “There is no significant difference among

perception of group of respondents.”

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 CHAPTER V

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusions and

recommendations based on the findings and recommendations according to the

conclusion.

Summary of Findings

This research attempts to determine the perception of respondents on the

Efficiency of Home Automation with Google Assistant.

Specifically, this research sought to answer the following specific questions:

1. What is the perception of homeowners in the efficiency of home automation

with Google assistant in terms of following variables;

1.1 Accessibility

1.2 Functionality

1.3 Quality

2. What is the efficiency of home automation with Google assistant as perceived

by Persons with Disability (PWD) based on the;

2.1 Accessibility

2.2 Functionality

2.3 Quality

3. What is the perception of teachers and students in the efficiency of home

automation with Google assistant based on the following variables;

3.1 Accessibility

3.2 Functionality

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 3.3 Quality

4. Is there a significant difference in the perception of groups of respondents on

the efficiency of home automation based on accessibility, functionality, and

quality?

The salient finding of the research are as follows:

1. The four (4) groups of respondents; homeowners, persons with disability

(PWDs), EIM teachers and students perceived the Efficiency of Home Automation

with Google Assistant is to determine the perception of each statement derived

from the survey questionnaire in terms of Accessibility, Functionality and Quality

were the weighted mean and standard deviation of each question are shown the

verbal interpretation. And the result of ANOVA shows that the hypothesis is “There

is no significant difference among perception of group of respondents.”

Conclusions

Based on the findings of this study, the following conclusion is drawn:

1. The perception of the homeowners, person with disability (PWD),

EIM teachers and students toward the efficiency of home

automation with google assistant.

2. There is no significant difference among the perception of group of

respondents on the efficiency of home automation with Google

assistant based on accessibility, functionality, and quality.

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 Recommendations

Based on the findings and conclusion derived, the following

recommendation is offered:

1. The research recommends especially the persons with disability

(PWD) to use product for easier access control in the house.

2. Future researchers may use our research for references.

3. Encourage all respondents or homeowners to use this product in

new digital era.

4. Use home automation wisely for it to not cause malfunction.

5. For the new Researchers and Inventors, the product can be used as

experimental to develop new products.

6. The product can be used by Homeowners to make their job easily.

7. The product can also be used while you are away from your home.

If you forgot to turn off something you can just turn on cellular data

to access this product.

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 Survey Questionnaire

I. Profile of the Respondent

Name:___________________________________ (optional)Date:___________
Position: EIM Teachers
Student
Homeowners
Person with Dissability
Others, please specify:__________________________________

II. Perception of Respondents

Direction: This survey questionnaire intends to determine the efficiency of home
automation with google assistant, kindly put a checkmark (✓) on the column that
corresponds to your perception. Refer to the indicators below.

Rating scale Indicators Interpretation

5 4.50-5.49 Very Highly Efficient (VHE)

4 3.50-4.49 Highly Efficient (HE)

3 2.50-3.49 Moderately Efficient (ME)

2 1.50-2.49 Slightly Efficient (SE)

1 1-1.49 Not Efficient (NE)

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 (VHE) (HE) (ME) (SE) (NE)
A. Accessibility 5 4 3 2 1

1. Easy to access the voice

command.
2. Can access the device in a far
distance.
3. Can access the device in a near
distance.
4. Easy to Access the Blynk
Application.
5. The device is easy to use.

B. Functionality

1. Communication system (between

multiple rooms).
2. Automatic control the light.
3. The possibility to manage your
home from internet.
4. Open the door without key.
5. Automatic control the fan.

C. Quality

1. For its convenience, to save time.

2. Long lasting device.
3. High quality device.
4. To save money.
5. Easy to assemble the product.

Comments:______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

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 Profile of the Respondent

(Personal)

Name: John Kurt Russelle M. Marmol

Age: 17

Date of Birth: November 12, 2002

Parents: Annalin M. Marmol

Alvin B. Marmol

Citizenship: Filipino

(Educational Attainment)

Elementary: Malanday Elementary School

Secondary: Malanday National High School

Awards, Certificate, and Recognition Received: SSG Officer, English Club

Officer

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 Profile of the Respondent

(Personal)

Name: Raymon I. Malabanan

Age: 17

Date of Birth: Februar 27, 2003

Parents: Rosselle T. Igloria

Ramon Malabanan

Citizenship: Filipino

(Educational Attainment)

Elementary: DancalanCaimawanElementerary School

Secondary: Malanday National High School

Awards, Certificate, and Recognition Received: Elementary Honor Students

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 Profile of the Respondent

(Personal)

Name: Jason A. Nacional

Age: 18

Date of Birth: December 25, 2001

Parents: Ma.Teresa P. Abina.

Gerry M. Nacional

Citizenship: Filipino

(Educational Attainment)

Elementary: Malanday Elementary School

Secondary: Malanday National High School

Awards, Certificate, and Recognition Received: Math Camp, Likhaawit Award

TOP 7 Certificate (G9)

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 Profile of the Respondent

(Personal)

Name: John Kenneth Mercado

Age:17

Date of Birth: January 12, 2003

Parents: Rogelio F. Mercado

Angela C. Mercado

Citizenship: Filipino

(Educational Attainment)

Elementary: Malanday Elementary School

Secondary: Malanday National High School

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 Profile of the Respondent

(Personal)

Name: Johnpaul P. Vila

Age:18

Date of Birth: August 29, 2001

Parents: Analyn P. Vila

Nestor M. Vila

Citizenship: Filipino

(Educational Attainment)

Elementary: Malanday Elementary School

Secondary: Malanday National High School

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