Inspiration
My inspiration for this app came from working with customers who are too hesitant to send text messages to a number to control their security system.
What it does
This app allows customers using a cellular enabled security system to have quick keys to Arm, Disarm, and Display the Status of their system with just a push of a button. In the back-end the app is simply sending and receiving the text messages from the system.
How I built it
This app was built using the ionic framework along side Covora, integrating Javascript, Typescript, and HTML to build a multi-platform mobile app.
Challenges I ran into
The biggest challenge I ran into was learning a new framework above all else. Ionic is fairly easy to get the hang of, but starting from nothing, it was a bit of a trek to get started. Another big challenge is dealing with the SQLite data of storing and retrieving multiple systems.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud that I have a solid proof of concept that will atleast communicate the specified commands to the security system.
What I learned
During this project, I learned mostly TypeScript as well as JavaScript. I have also learned how to use the Ionic Framework and API, as well as Cordova to build the application. I also brushed up on my database skills as well as my web development (HTML, CSS) skills.
What's next for Security Control
The next steps for this project after the hackathon is to continue to improve and solidify the app. In the current state, I have a proof of concept, however it has not met all of my end goals, those being having the ability to intercept text messages from the inputted systems and show them as a notification from Security Control.
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