Quick Summary
- ▸ CodeBranch built the full technology stack for an IoT home automation ecosystem designed and manufactured in Medellín — firmware, mobile app, cloud infrastructure, and OTA update server — with a mission to democratize smart home technology for mass housing construction in Colombia.
- Full product lifecycle delivered — from proof of concept through MVP to final manufactured product with regulatory certification.
- Zero-configuration device onboarding — devices self-configure on the home network and appear in the app without installer intervention.
Overview
CodeBranch developed the complete technology stack for an IoT home automation ecosystem designed and manufactured in Medellín, Colombia — from embedded firmware and industrial hardware support through a mobile control app and cloud infrastructure. The ecosystem centers on the INL8, an 8-zone electrical load controller built for wall-niche installation in residential construction. Paired with the Inmote mobile app, it gives homeowners control over lighting, security, motorized curtains, audio, and energy consumption — while giving construction companies a turnkey smart home solution that requires no specialized labor to install. The project was driven by a mission to democratize access to IoT technology in Colombia's housing market — making smart home features viable not just for high-end properties, but for mass construction projects including affordable housing developments, where cost per unit and installation simplicity are decisive factors. The engagement spanned seven years, progressing from proof of concept through MVP to a manufactured, certified product deployed across residential construction projects.
Industries
Services Provided
- Web Development
- Custom Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Embedded Software Development
Approach
CodeBranch assembled a cross-functional team of 8 — including 3 senior developers, 2 semi-senior developers, 1 UI/UX designer, and 1 industrial designer — and worked across the full product lifecycle over seven years. Firmware was developed in C for FreeRTOS on the ESP32 microcontroller. The Inmote mobile app was built as a hybrid application using Cordova with a React/JavaScript frontend. The cloud backend runs on PostgreSQL, and a proprietary OTA update server was written in Python for secure firmware distribution. The project progressed through three major stages: proof of concept (validated with target users), minimum viable product (refined through iterative testing), and final product development including manufacturing and regulatory certification before official entities. The INL8 hardware was designed for the construction industry's constraints: it installs in a standard wall niche, requires no internet during installation, operates immediately via its physical keypad, and connects to the Inmote app when Wi-Fi becomes available.
Results
- Full product lifecycle delivered — from proof of concept through MVP to final manufactured product with regulatory certification.
- Zero-configuration device onboarding — devices self-configure on the home network and appear in the app without installer intervention.
- Secure OTA firmware updates with cryptographic controls deployed across all devices in the field.
- Product adopted by construction companies as a turnkey smart home add-on for residential projects.
- No specialized labor or internet required during installation — the INL8 module works out of the box with its physical keypad.
- Expandable ecosystem — security packages, curtain/chimney automation, and embedded audio modules added as complementary products.
