Project Description:

The ESP8266 based IoT project allows you to control an LED using a smartphone. The project uses an ESP8266 microcontroller, which is a low-cost Wi-Fi chip that enables communication between the microcontroller and the smartphone. The LED can be controlled using a mobile app, which is connected to the ESP8266 module via Wi-Fi.

Working Method:

The ESP8266 microcontroller is connected to the LED and a Wi-Fi module. When the user opens the mobile app and sends a signal to turn on or off the LED, the ESP8266 receives the signal through Wi-Fi and executes the corresponding action on the LED. The ESP8266 uses the Wi-Fi network to connect to the internet and communicate with the mobile app.

To set up the project, you will need to flash the ESP8266 with the appropriate firmware and connect it to the LED and a Wi-Fi network. Once the hardware is set up, you can install the mobile app and connect it to the ESP8266 using the Wi-Fi network.

Overall, this project provides a simple and cost-effective way to control an LED using a smartphone, and can be used as a starting point for more complex IoT projects.