Aridea: smart pool alarm system

‍Challenge

Aridea Solutions were looking for an IoT partner and platform to enhance their unique pool alarm system with WiFi-based app control.

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Key goals:

• Build and publish standalone cross-platform iOS and Android apps connected to Aridea pool kits
• Find an out-of-the-box IoT solution with extensive device management functionality that would allow short go-to-market time
• Allow users to manage the pool system through the app from anywhere in the world and ensure a great experience

Solution: IoT app for advanced water monitoring

In a few weeks after signing up for the Blynk White Label IoT solution, Aridea launched their consumer-facing mobile apps for their Pool Guardian and a web-based management dashboard allowing Aridea staff to monitor and analyze the use of their devices, as well as do over-the-air firmware updates. OTA firmware updates along with the user-friendly device activation flow didn't require additional development, as they were provided out of the box within Blynk.Edgent software pack. The solution works with the secure Private Cloud set up by Blynk.

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The mobile apps provide Aridea clients with a simple way to control the floating unit and indoor alarms. The Pool Guardian system includes a remote (indoor/outdoor) alarm and a pool unit alarm designed to alert when a person or pet falls into the water. The app allows users to manage arm/disarm, sensitivity adjustment, and diagnostics including status and battery level. The app allows users to set up auto re-arm mode - when disarmed so you can swim the Pool Guardian will rearm after a period of inactivity.