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Smart Home Software: Apps and cloud for connected home products

We develop the app and cloud side of smart home products – for manufacturers and brands that want to offer a reliable, user-friendly experience.

Smart Home Software

Our smart home development services

Smart home products need solid software: an app for setup and control, a backend for devices and updates, and secure links (BLE, WiFi, MQTT, Matter). We build for iOS and Android, use EU cloud when needed for GDPR and design for scale and long-term care. Your product can stand out through ease of use and reliability.

Manufacturers and brands that offer connected home products – lighting, heating, sensors, appliances – rely on the app and cloud experience as much as on the hardware. We develop the software side: mobile apps for setup and control, cloud backends for device management and over-the-air updates, and integration with common protocols such as BLE, WiFi and Matter. The result is a cohesive experience that works reliably and stays maintainable for years.

Data protection and EU hosting are standard for us when personal or usage data is involved. We design for GDPR from the start so your product is compliant in European markets. Analytics and diagnostics can be built in a privacy-preserving way so you get the insights you need without compromising user trust. OTA updates keep devices secure and enable new features without recalls or manual updates.

  • Mobile apps for device control (iOS & Android)
  • BLE, WiFi and Matter integration
  • Cloud backend and device management
  • OTA updates and analytics
  • Data protection and EU hosting

From concept to long-term support

We support smart home projects from concept through to launch and beyond. That includes architecture design, app and backend development, and ongoing maintenance and feature updates. Our team is based in Germany and works with manufacturers and brands across Europe. If you have a smart home product in development or want to improve an existing app and backend, we are happy to discuss your requirements in a free initial consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Smart Home Software

Scope, Data & Cost

What do you build for smart home products?

Mobile apps for setup and control (iOS & Android), cloud backends for device management and OTA updates, and integration with BLE, WiFi and Matter.

Is data hosted in the EU?

Yes. We use EU hosting when personal or usage data is involved, and design for GDPR from the start.

How much does smart home software development cost?

From around €25,000 excl. VAT for app and backend; full product support and long-term maintenance are quoted individually.

Do you support existing products?

Yes. We can take over or improve existing apps and backends and add Matter or new features.

Björn Groenewold – Geschäftsführer Groenewold IT Solutions

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We quote app, backend and maintenance individually.

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