IOT – Based Rain Detection and Automated Clothes Collecting System

In many households, clothes are commonly dried in open areas such as balconies or terraces. Sudden and unexpected rainfall can cause clothes to get wet, resulting in inconvenience and additional effort. To overcome this problem, this paper presents an IoT‑based rain detection and automated clothes collecting system using the ESP8266 microcontroller. The system continuously monitors environmental conditions using a rain sensor. When rainfall is detected, a DC motor controlled through a motor driver automatically pulls the clothes into a sheltered area. When the rain stops, the system pushes the clothes back outside for drying. Additionally, the system sends real‑time email alerts to the user using Google Apps Script, providing notifications about the clothes’ status. The proposed system is low‑cost, reliable, energy‑efficient, and requires minimal human intervention, making it suitable for smart home applications.