Smart Microwave App

SmartyMicro – Smart Microwave Companion App (iOS & Android) I am looking for a developer to create a mobile app for my business, SmartyMicro, that connects to a smart microwave. The app should let users select their desired food or drink temperature, connect to the microwave, monitor the heating process, and receive notifications when the food reaches the selected temperature. The microwave uses sensors to detect temperature and help prevent overheating, spills, and burning. I want the app to have a simple, clear, modern, and user-friendly design. The app should work on both iPhone and Android devices. The app should connect to the microwave using Bluetooth when the user is nearby and Wi-Fi for remote monitoring and control, where supported by the appliance. Key Features: 1. Smart Sensors: SmartyMicro includes three sensors. Their main purpose is to collect information about the food during heating. 2. Control System: This allows users to choose their preferred temperature. 3. Safety and Spill Protection: This aims to protect food from spills, boiling over and burning. 4. Customer Guide: A booklet on how to use SmartyMicro correctly and some advice for different types of food and drinks. It will also include information about how to clean the microwave. Skills Required: 1. Product Design Skills: For SmartyMicro, I will need product design skills to create a modern, creative microwave where all features are clear and attractive to customers. 2. Engineering and Technical Skills: People with these skills will help to analyse how to make the microwave working. 3. Software Programming Skills: These skills are essential for developing SmartyMicro's control system. They allow programmers to create software that manages temperature settings and processes sensor data. 4. Embedded Systems Skills: These skills are essential for developing the microwave's internal control system. They allow the software to communicate with the temperature sensors, process temperature information and control the heating process. Scope: Medium, 1 to 3 months, Intermediate level Budget: 2500 euros Category: Mobile App Development Question that were asked: Hi! Thank you for your questions. SmartyMicro is currently at the business concept and development planning stage. I do not have a working microwave prototype yet. The idea is to develop a smart microwave with three temperature sensors (top, bottom and side) connected to an internal control system. The sensors, electronics, firmware and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi communication have not been developed yet, so I do not currently have a communication protocol or API documentation. My goal is to create an app that will eventually connect to the microwave, allowing users to select their desired food or drink temperature, monitor the heating process and receive notifications when the selected temperature is reached. I would also like the app to support heating controls, subject to the necessary appliance safety requirements. The €2,500 budget is an initial budget for the app development stage. I understand that the microwave hardware and firmware may require separate development and costs. I would appreciate your advice on how to approach this in stages. Regarding the customer guide, it has not been fully written yet. I have the basic concept and would like to include an in-app guide explaining how to use SmartyMicro and providing advice about heating different types of food and drinks. I am open to discussing the technical requirements and the best approach for developing this project.