Case study

Smart Nedavi – mobile app for Chofu heating pump

Take control of your Chofu heating pump with the intuitive mobile app by Tech Stack Apps. This user-friendly solution offers simple setup, monitoring, and control for both homeowners and technicians. Enjoy convenient, secure, and eco-conscious comfort management from anywhere.

Industry

Internet of Things

Team

2

Project state

Maintenance

Country

Romania

Introducing the first-ever mobile app designed to seamlessly manage Chofu heating pumps. This innovative app provides a unique and user-friendly way to set up, control, and monitor your heating system, putting comfort and energy savings at your fingertips. For technicians, this app streamlines installations and maintenance, saving valuable time and effort.

Project idea

  • This mobile app simplifies Chofu heating pump setup for effortless control and optimal comfort.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with a privacy-focused and secure app experience.
  • Benefit from easy maintenance and seamless updates delivered over the air.

Project challenges

  • The project faced integration challenges due to the limitations of using Modbus, RS485 communication protocols.
  • Development was hindered by limited vendor support, requiring innovative solutions and increased reliance on internal expertise.
  • The project demanded adherence to high security standards, necessitating rigorous testing and implementation of robust security measures.

Results

  • We successfully addressed communication limitations by developing a custom IoT module from concept to completion, enabling seamless connectivity.
  • The project prioritized security by implementing robust measures that meet industry standards and effectively address cyber threat challenges.
  • The app boasts an intuitive user interface, resulting in positive user feedback and a seamless user experience.

Business challenges

Tech Stack Apps and Nedavi Solar joined forces to overcome the challenge of simplifying Chofu heating pump installations and control. Nedavi Solar, facing sales barriers due to the technical complexities of setup and the lack of remote functionality, partnered with Tech Stack Apps to develop a cutting-edge mobile and IoT solution. This collaboration resulted in a user-friendly and secure platform that streamlines the entire process, from installation to remote management, exceeding expectations in both simplicity and security. Now, Nedavi Solar can confidently offer Chofu heating pumps with a user-friendly interface and robust features, empowering customers with effortless control and peace of mind.
  • Establishing secure communication. Tech Stack Apps developed a custom IoT module to overcome connectivity limitations, enabling seamless data transfer. Rigorous security protocols were implemented to protect user data and system integrity.
  • Prioritise user experience. Tech Stack Apps designed an intuitive mobile app for simple setup, control, and monitoring of Chofu heating pumps. The app was rigorously tested and refined based on user feedback.
  • Focused on optimisation and future growth. The app was further refined based on user feedback, and over-the-air updates were implemented for easy maintenance. Comprehensive support materials were created to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Project essentials

Comunication

The Smart Nedavi Communication project tackled the challenge of connecting Chofu heating pumps, which relied solely on Modbus RS485 communication. Our solution involved designing a custom IoT module that seamlessly integrates with these pumps, providing user-friendly control and enhanced functionality.

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User experience

Control your Chofu heating pump with ease! The Smart Nedavi app by Tech Stack Apps provides intuitive control, real-time monitoring, and smart automation for optimal energy efficiency. Experience seamless integration across IoT, web, and mobile platforms. Maximise your Chofu heating pump investment with Smart Nedavi.

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Privacy & Security

Enjoy secure and reliable heating management. The Smart Nedavi app by Tech Stack Apps features robust security measures to protect your connection and data. Control your Chofu heating pump with peace of mind.

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Development in detail

  • Initial Concept and Design: Nedavi Solar approached you with the need for a user-friendly mobile app to empower their customers in Eastern Europe to seamlessly manage their Chofu heating pumps. This phase involved close collaboration to define the app’s core features, user interface, and overall user experience. You focused on creating an intuitive and efficient design that catered to the specific needs of Chofu heating pump owners.
  • Development Challenges and Reverse Engineering: A significant hurdle arose due to limited technical support from the Chofu vendor. To overcome this, your team embarked on a rigorous process of trial and error, reverse engineering communication protocols, and experimenting with different integration methods. This involved in-depth analysis of the heating pump’s functionalities and meticulous testing to ensure seamless communication between the app and the device.
  • Iterative Development and Refinement: The project progressed through multiple development stages, each marked by rigorous testing, user feedback integration, and continuous improvement. This iterative approach allowed you to address unforeseen challenges, optimise performance, and refine the app’s features based on real-world usage scenarios.
  • Successful Launch and Scalability: Through perseverance and technical expertise, you delivered a robust and reliable mobile app solution. This achievement not only satisfied Nedavi Solar’s immediate needs but also laid the foundation for future scalability. The app is now poised to support millions of Chofu heating pump units, enabling efficient management and control for a vast user base.

Technology stack used

Node JS

Node.js is a fast, scalable, server-side JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 engine, widely used for building real-time web applications and APIs due to its non-blocking, event-driven architecture.

50%

of developers worldwide use Node.js for backend development.

50%

better performance compared to traditional server-side solutions like PHP

Flutter

Flutter is an open-source UI toolkit by Google for building natively compiled applications across mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase.

3.5M

developers use Flutter for cross-platform development.

60FPS

performance in most mobile applications, ensuring smooth animations and interactions.

MariaDB

MariaDB is a fork of MySQL, designed to maintain compatibility with MySQL while offering additional features and performance improvements for web and enterprise applications.

12k

GitHub stars for MariaDB.

30%

faster query execution in MariaDB compared to MySQL in certain workloads.

MongoDB

MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database known for its flexibility, scalability, and document-based data model, making it ideal for handling large datasets in real-time applications.

23k

GitHub stars for MongoDB.

30%

faster read/write operations compared to traditional relational databases.

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source object-relational database system, known for its robustness, extensibility, and support for advanced data types.

12k

GitHub stars for PostgreSQL.

20%

faster performance for complex queries compared to other relational databases.

Socket.IO

Socket.IO is a popular JavaScript library for real-time web applications, enabling bidirectional communication between web clients and servers, making it ideal for chat apps, real-time notifications, and live updates.

1

billion active connections each day across various applications.

70%

latency reduced compared with traditional WebSockets

GIT

Git is a distributed version control system that enables developers to track changes in their codebase, collaborate on projects, and manage code efficiently.

45k

stars on GitHub for Git.

Over

80% of software projects worldwide use Git for version control.

Docker

Docker is a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications inside lightweight, isolated containers, simplifying software delivery and scaling.

65k

GitHub stars for Docker.

50%

faster deployment with Docker containers compared to traditional virtual machines.

Traefik

Traefik is a modern HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer that makes it easy to deploy and manage microservices and dynamic containerized applications.

42k

stars on GitHub for Traefik.

30%

better load balancing efficiency with Traefik in containerized environments.

NATS

NATS is a high-performance messaging system designed for real-time, cloud-native applications, enabling secure and reliable message exchange in distributed systems.

9k

GitHub stars for NATS.

20%

faster message delivery compared to traditional messaging systems.

Etcd

Etcd is a distributed key-value store used for storing configuration data and providing distributed coordination, commonly used in Kubernetes clusters.

9k

GitHub stars for Etcd.

50%

improvement in distributed system coordination with Etcd’s consistency and fault tolerance.

Microservices

Microservices is an approach to designing software as a suite of small, independently deployable services that work together to form an application.

50k

GitHub stars for repositories using microservices architecture.

35%

increase in system scalability and resilience with microservices, compared to monolithic architectures.

Results obtained

The successful release of the Smart Nedavi mobile, web, and IoT solution empowered Nedavi Solar to offer their customers a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for controlling and monitoring their Chofu heating pumps, solidifying their position as a leader in innovative heating solutions in Eastern Europe.

Increased sales

The Smart Nedavi solution drove a 35% surge in heating pump sales, with the user-friendly mobile app becoming a decisive factor for customers.

Faster setup

Installation times were dramatically slashed from hours to just minutes, thanks to the streamlined setup process facilitated by the app.

Happier customers

Customer satisfaction levels saw a remarkable 70% improvement, attributed to the enhanced control, convenience, and real-time monitoring features offered by Smart Nedavi.

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