Why IoT Devices Need a Companion App
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Bad Dinosaur TeamThe Internet of Things (IoT) is here to stay, connecting everything from smart home devices to advanced industrial machinery, it is clear that users require a simple way to manage these increasingly complex systems. A companion app for IoT devices can provide just that. With a dedicated mobile app, users can easily configure settings, monitor, receive updates, and troubleshoot issues, directly from their mobile device. Putting control directly in the hands of the users, gives them a smooth and more intuitive experience.
The most important element of providing a seamless experience is user-centric design, which focuses on how real people interact with tech. For IoT devices, this means creating apps that are intuitive and accessible in nature, reducing any friction between the user and the device. A well-designed app can turn otherwise arduous tasks, like setting up a new smart home system or fine-tuning a heating system into an accessible task. With a tight focus on the user journey and providing a clear interface, businesses can help customers get the most out of their IoT products.
When it comes to selecting the best path for a new IoT companion app, it’s smart to develop a cross-platform app that works on both iOS and Android. By using Microsoft’s .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI), developers can create apps that run smoothly across different operating systems, all from a single codebase. This not only ensures a quick to market solution but gives a consistent user experience across devices. At Bad Dino, we strongly believe in using the most robust and cost efficient solutions to launch your digital product.
Check out some of our IoT work here:
Cheetah Advanced Technologies. We developed an app that allows users to interact with the app with a Flic button providing safe gesture support for the traffic alerts provided by the app, check it out here.
FreeFlow Technologies, we built a cross-platform app that simplifies the configuration and update of their innovative e-bike systems. You can explore it here.