IoT Notification System: A Long-Term Vision
In my pursuit of creating a more efficient and automated workspace, I've embarked on a project to implement an IoT notification system. The core idea behind this system is to receive alerts for all my automation events without the need to constantly check my phone.
The Setup
I’m using a NodeMCU connected to a 0.96-inch OLED display and a buzzer. The display will show the notifications, while the buzzer will alert me with an alarm whenever a new notification arrives. This setup is strategically placed near my work desk for easy access.
The Infrastructure
To manage the notifications, I've installed a Mosquitto MQTT broker on my server, which uses username and password-based authentication for security. This allows me to securely send and receive messages between my IoT devices.
Why This System?
Although I’ve been using the Ntfy software on my server along with the Ntfy app on my Android device, I wanted to reduce my dependency on my phone for notification alerts. With this new setup, I can stay informed about all my automation events directly at my desk, without the need to constantly check my phone.
Future Plans
This is just the beginning. In the future, I plan to expand this system so that all my automation events will notify me through this device. Additionally, I’m planning to store all these notifications in a database, enabling me to review them later if needed.