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General Category => Ideas/Feature requests => Topic started by: Slim4 on December 02, 2014, 11:32:37 am

Title: Windows Phone App
Post by: Slim4 on December 02, 2014, 11:32:37 am
I have to believe that someone out there besides me has a Windows Phone.  I really want to be able to use my Almond + to the best possible measures and I feel like I'm missing out on some awesome without an app to control my home.  Any plans on making the WP8 app?  I know it was a stretch goal, but I am hoping it will be something close on the roadmap.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: LGNilsson on December 02, 2014, 10:19:36 pm
Well, you're not the only one, but so far it's a very small group of backers/customers. Please understand that anything we do is a cost, both in money, but more importantly in time and resources. This doesn't mean we don't want to support you guys, but we have limitations as to what we can do.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Slim4 on December 05, 2014, 01:14:17 pm
Thanks Lars!  Definitely makes sense.  Prioritization of ensuring main functions work as advertised and working with as many devices on the market as possible is definitely wise.  When things have sort of cooled down as far as release to market and bug fixes go, do you think there will be a place in your hearts for us poor WP8 users?  ;D
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: LGNilsson on December 06, 2014, 02:13:43 am
Maybe some time in the future, we'll see. It's not a no, but it's not a yes either.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: mparadis on December 06, 2014, 12:21:17 pm
Slim4, it isn't ideal but with windows phone can you add a shortcut to a favorited webpage? I have on android in addition to the app, a shortcut to the webserver. I find it is as accurate or better than the app and have it there as a backup until all the issues are taken care of and up to date. Just a thought!
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: LGNilsson on January 05, 2015, 11:08:44 am
I'll leave this here... http://www.securifi.com/securifi-ces-2015
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: pete on January 06, 2015, 08:13:53 am
Here I have switched over to Microsoft 8.1 mobile to play with for a bit.

That said yesterday noticed the availability of dual booting tablets which boot into Windows 8.1 and current version of Android.

Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: mparadis on January 06, 2015, 11:45:24 am
There is a windows phone app now? That'll make a few people happy.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: LGNilsson on January 06, 2015, 11:46:51 pm
We have a very early beta build, so I guess it'll be another month before we start an invite only beta test and then another month before it'll be released if all goes well. It's actually being developed by one of our developer level backers and he's made some pretty interesting additions to it that the Android and iOS don't have, yet. It's still pretty rough in terms of looks, but I'll post up some screenshots once he's fixed it up a bit. Showed the beta version to someone from Microsoft today at CES  :P

So why didn't we admit this earlier? Well, simply because it wasn't a given and we hadn't even tested the code. Now we know it works, but it still need a good bit of spit and polish, but I think this has the opportunity to be our best app for now. Oh and apparently it'll run in Windows 8 as well...
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: mparadis on January 07, 2015, 12:24:08 pm
Excellent, I don't use a windows phone but I like to hear that and kudos to the developer. Interesting in seeing the improvements they included. Your high opinion of it bodes well for it.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Slim4 on January 08, 2015, 10:21:32 am
Yeah, I have a major face splitting grin right now.  This is great news!  I'm psyched to test it out on my old WP 8.1 device when this comes out.  I'll just have to watch out for glass slivers ;)
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: DrewL on January 11, 2015, 02:39:20 pm
I will also be happy to do what I can for testing. My Almond+ hasn't shipped yet (pre-release purchase from last year, expecting it any day now).

I have a Lumia Icon on 8.0, my wife has a Lumia 830 on Denim (8.1), I have a Surface Pro 3 on Win10 tech preview, and my work and home desktops both run Win8.1.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: DrewL on January 19, 2015, 09:29:00 am
Wewt, router is arriving today.

If there's anything I can help with, please lemme know.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: LGNilsson on January 19, 2015, 09:41:52 am
We'll let you all know when the app is ready for testing, no worries.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: gwydionjhr on February 09, 2015, 10:02:03 pm
I was already curious about the Securifi router, and today listened to the latest technology.fm Smarthome podcast (nice job btw) which ramped my interest up even more.

The last piece of the puzzle was whether or not there would be support for Windows/Windows phone.

I believe you just scored the trifecta.  Looking forward to seeing the Almond + come to Canada!
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Zexon83 on February 12, 2015, 12:30:01 pm
Lars, I was wondering if there is planned support for windows 10 unified app (so the app would also run on tablets and desktops) Also is there planned Cortana integration? If not is there a way to get the source code so I could try my hand at adding it?
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Vito on February 13, 2015, 11:44:20 am
Hi Zexon83,

I can tell you that the app is already a Universal App and has been tested for basic functionality within the desktop environment.  That being said, there is still UI development that needs to be done in order to tailor the app for larger screens.  The Windows Phone version of the app also makes use of the Pivot feature, which allows swiping between Rooms to allow for simpler organization of sensors.  The Pivot feature is not available within the desktop environment, so the UI needs to be tweaked here as well.

As far as additional functionality, such as specialized Live Tiles, Cortana integration, etc, this will depend greatly on the amount of usage that the app receives.  If Securifi feels that the investment to the app is justified, then these features may be brought into the backlog.

-Vito
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Vito on February 13, 2015, 11:47:13 am
I also have Windows 10 running on a Surface Pro 3, a Surface Pro 2, a Lumia 830, a Lumia 635, as well as an HP tablet (Stream 7, I think) - and the app is being tested against these devices as well (and it working great).

-Vito
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Slim4 on February 13, 2015, 12:46:46 pm
Nice!  Thanks Vito!
Are you the app developer or are you part of the effort?
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Vito on February 18, 2015, 11:08:10 pm
Slim4,

I'm working with Securifi and their development team to develop their Windows App, as they own the source code.  So I think I'm both the developer and part of the effort!  ;)  I've also assisted with some testing on the home automation side, as I have close to 100 sensors throughout my house.

-Vito
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: sgrajan on March 12, 2015, 10:33:07 pm
Great news. Waiting for the app. :)
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Slim4 on March 30, 2015, 09:13:04 am
Vito,

I have Windows 10 running on my Lumia 830 and would be elated to do some testing on the app.  If you are comfortable/able to provide the .xap file for the app, I'd love to try it out.

Thank you
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Slim4 on April 20, 2015, 12:02:01 pm
Any ETA on release of the WP app?
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: gwydionjhr on May 13, 2015, 02:42:14 pm
I'm also really curious to know how the WP app is coming along.  It's been quite a while since any updates.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Amritendu on May 13, 2015, 03:07:13 pm
Sorry no ETA for now  :(
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: gwydionjhr on May 13, 2015, 03:16:33 pm
For what it's worth, I'm a Microsoft Windows phone MVP, and I've got both WP8.1 and WP10 running on devices to test it with.  ;)
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: gwydionjhr on May 21, 2015, 09:14:03 pm
Sorry no ETA for now  :(

Things seemed to be coming along so well according to Vito, and then nothing for almost 3 months.  Can you give us any insight into whether we'll see a Windows 8 Universal app?
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: sgrajan on June 15, 2015, 03:40:14 pm
Yes. Waiting for the Windows phone app for long time :(
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Slim4 on July 15, 2015, 11:35:34 am
Starting to lose faith in this...
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: BDHall on September 12, 2015, 07:56:43 am
Any progress on Windows phone support?
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: dicex on January 13, 2016, 07:58:59 am
Hi
I would also like a update on the Windows Phone app, has the app been scrapped? been a few years were just wanting to know what's going with it thanks?
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: Weasy on January 17, 2016, 04:57:09 pm
I would also like to know if there is any progress.
I'd really like to test the app on my Lumia 930 running W10M.
Title: Re: Windows Phone App
Post by: multisystemelectronics on January 19, 2016, 12:19:11 am
I gave up on Windows Phone almost a year ago, citing a lack of apps and Microsoft's mobile platform getting left behind....