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Mobile App

VWire currently offers a native Android app for push notifications, persistent alarms, and background delivery. The web app can also be installed as a PWA for quicker dashboard access, while native iOS app work continues.

Android App​

Download the Android APK from the official download page:

https://www.vwire.io/download

  1. On your Android device, allow installs from your browser or file manager if prompted.
  2. Open the downloaded .apk file.
  3. Tap Install.
  4. Open VWire from your app drawer and sign in.

The Android app includes:

  • Full dashboard access
  • Push notifications for alerts, device status, schedules, and system announcements
  • Persistent alarm handling for device alarm() calls
  • Background connectivity monitoring

PWA Installation​

The PWA is useful for home-screen dashboard access and cached UI, but it is not a replacement for the native Android notification experience.

Android (Chrome)​

  1. Open app.vwire.io in Chrome.
  2. Tap the ⋮ menu.
  3. Choose Add to Home Screen.
  4. Tap Add.

iOS (Safari)​

  1. Open app.vwire.io in Safari.
  2. Tap the Share button.
  3. Tap Add to Home Screen.
  4. Tap Add.

If you need device push alerts and persistent alarms today, use the Android app.

Push notifications setup​

  1. Open the Android app and sign in to the same VWire account you use on the dashboard.
  2. Go to Settings → Push Notifications.
  3. Tap Enable Notifications.
  4. Allow the Android system notification permission prompt.

Push notifications are used for:

  • Device alerts and threshold warnings
  • Device online/offline status
  • Scheduled automation events
  • System announcements
  • Persistent alarms sent by alarm()

If no mobile device is registered, notifications still remain in the in-app bell history on the dashboard.

Offline support​

The PWA caches the dashboard shell and recent data. When offline, you can:

  • View the cached dashboard layout
  • See the last known values for widgets
  • Open previously loaded pages faster

Real-time data, controls, and push delivery require an active connection.

Multiple accounts​

The mobile app supports multiple VWire accounts. Switch accounts from the in-app settings screen.

Keeping the app updated​

PWAs update automatically when a new version is deployed. The Android APK should be re-downloaded when a new mobile release is published.