Contact person: Business Client

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"1. Project Overview
Altech aims to develop a premium Smart Home mobile application designed for VIP users to manage and monitor their smart home devices.
The app will provide a high-quality, intuitive, and seamless experience across both Android and iOS (mobile and tablet) platforms.
It will integrate with Home Assistant via API for device automation and control, and with Zoho Desk for customer support and ticketing.
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2. Project Objectives
• Deliver a luxury-grade smart home experience aligned with Altech’s brand identity.
• Provide easy and smooth navigation between rooms, devices, and automation scenes.
• Offer a unified dashboard showing all connected devices, alerts, and system status.
• Integrate with Home Assistant API for real-time control and monitoring.
• Integrate with Zoho Desk API for user support and ticketing.
• Ensure cross-platform consistency and responsive design for both mobile and tablet.
• Support light and dark themes for user preference and aesthetics.
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3. Scope of Work
3.1 Design
• Develop UI/UX following Altech’s brand guidelines (colors, fonts, icons).
• Create modern, minimal, and responsive interfaces optimized for high-end users.
• Provide mockups and prototypes in Figma for review and approval before development.
• Support bilingual layout (English and Arabic – including RTL layout).
• Include light and dark mode options.
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3.2 Development
Core Features

1. User Authentication
o Secure login via email, phone number, or OAuth (Google/Apple).
o Token-based session management.

2. Dashboard
o Overview of connected devices and current home status.
o Quick access tiles for rooms, scenes, and notifications.
o Real-time updates and quick actions (e.g., turn off all lights).

3. Room Navigation
o Smooth transitions between rooms via swipe or tab view.
o Show devices per room with real-time status (On/Off, Brightness, Temperature, etc.).
o Room customization (icons, names, background images).

4. Device Control
o Two-way sync with Home Assistant API.
o Real-time device state updates.
o Support for basic automations and scene activation.

5. Support & Ticketing
o Integration with Zoho Desk API:
 Create new support tickets.
 View existing tickets and status updates.
 Optional in-app chat if supported by Zoho Desk SDK.

6. Notifications
o Push alerts for automation events, device triggers, and ticket updates.

7. Settings
o User profile and preferences.
o Theme toggle (Light / Dark).
o Language switch (English / Arabic).
o Device management and logout options.
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3.3 Advanced Native Features

1. Native Notifications
Push Notifications Receive alerts directly on iOS/Android (motion, door open, water leak, etc.) via Home Assistant Cloud or Firebase.

2. Location Services
Geolocation Tracking Can send your device location to Home Assistant for automations (e.g., “turn AC on when I reach home”).

3. Sensors from Phone
Mobile Device Sensors Automatically exposes your phone’s sensors to Home Assistant, such as:
– Battery level
– Bluetooth status
– Wi-Fi SSID
– GPS location
– Activity sensors (motion, screen on/off).

4. Native Shortcuts
App Shortcuts / Widgets Create home screen shortcuts for automations or specific scenes (e.g., “Good Night” button).

5. Background Tasks
Runs in background Keeps sending location updates or sensor data even if the app is minimized.

6. Deep OS Integration
Notification Actions Allows quick actions from the notification panel (e.g., “Open gate” or “Snooze alarm”).

7. Offline Access
Local Network Access App can connect locally to your Home Assistant server (without internet) using internal IP.

8. Biometric Security
Face ID / Fingerprint Unlock Optional authentication for security when opening app.

9. Themes
Dark & Light Mode Full support for both light and dark themes across all screens.
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3.4 Integrations
• Home Assistant API:
o Control and monitor devices, sensors, and scenes via secure WebSocket or REST API.
o Authentication using long-lived tokens.
• Zoho Desk API:
o Ticket creation, status updates, and customer support management.
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3.5 Testing & Quality
• Testing on both Android and iOS, including tablet layouts.
• Performance optimization for smooth transitions and fast load time.
• Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with Altech team.
• Fix all identified bugs before release.
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4. Deliverables
# Deliverable Description Format
1 Android App Fully functional APK / AAB Build file
2 iOS App Fully functional IPA Build file
3 API Integration Home Assistant & Zoho Desk integration Source Code
4 Documentation Setup, configuration, and maintenance guide PDF / Markdown
5 UAT Report Summary of tests and resolutions Excel / PDF
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5. Timeline
Phase Activity Duration
1 Development – Core Features 4 weeks
2 Integration (Home Assistant + Zoho Desk) 2 weeks
3 Testing & UAT 1 week
4 Final Delivery & Handover 1 week
Total Duration: 8 weeks
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6. Roles and Responsibilities
Party Responsibility
Altech (Client) Provide API access, brand guidelines, and feedback.
Developer / Vendor Design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver the app as per this SOW.
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7. Acceptance Criteria
• App performs smoothly on Android & iOS (mobile + tablet).
• All native and API features function correctly.
• UI/UX matches approved designs.
• Multi-language and dark/light themes operational.
• Successful UAT and sign-off by Altech team.
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8. Post-Delivery Support
• 1 month of free bug-fixing and support after handover.
• Option for annual maintenance (to be discussed separately)." (client-provided description)