IoT and Embedded

Connect devices, firmware, and cloud into products users trust—from companion apps and smart home automation to wearables, AR/VR, and living-room experiences.

  • Edge-to-cloud architecture with secure device identity
  • Companion apps for iOS, Android, web, TV, and spatial platforms
  • MQTT, BLE, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity patterns
  • OTA updates, fleet management, and production observability
  • Hardware prototyping and firmware bring-up collaboration
  • Smart home, wearable, and immersive experience delivery

About the service

IoT App Development

Users experience your IoT product through the app—pairing flows, live status, alerts, and firmware updates must feel instant and trustworthy. Softovate builds iOS, Android, and web companion apps wired to your device firmware and cloud ingestion layer.

We design for flaky networks, background sync, and permission-sensitive sensors while keeping operator dashboards clear for support teams and field users.

Engagements span greenfield connected products, app rebuilds for scaling fleets, and integrations with AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, or custom MQTT brokers.

Platforms

Platforms and ecosystems we build for

Cloud, connectivity, and device ecosystems across our IoT and embedded practice—unified delivery from prototype to production scale.

  • AWS IoT Core

    Device shadows, jobs, and rules engine integrations with secure certificate provisioning and scalable telemetry ingestion.

  • Azure IoT Hub

    Device twins, direct methods, and stream processing for enterprise deployments with Azure-native monitoring.

  • Matter / Smart Home

    Interoperable commissioning, voice assistant integrations, and automation engines for residential and MDU deployments.

  • Android TV & Fire TV

    OTT and media apps with remote-first navigation, DRM playback, and store certification for living-room devices.

  • Apple tvOS & visionOS

    Premium TV and spatial experiences with platform HIG compliance and App Store submission support.

  • Quest & XR Headsets

    Unity and OpenXR builds for enterprise training, visualization, and immersive product experiences.

Stack

Technologies we use

Protocols, embedded platforms, and application stacks across connected product delivery.

  • MQTT

    Pub/sub messaging for low-bandwidth fleets with QoS, retained messages, and topic design for scale.

  • Bluetooth Low Energy

    Onboarding, proximity features, and wearable sync with battery-aware radio scheduling.

  • ESP32 / nRF

    MCU firmware bring-up for Wi-Fi and BLE prototypes with OTA-ready architecture.

  • Unity 3D

    Cross-platform AR/VR and interactive 3D for training, visualization, and product demos.

  • React Native & Flutter

    Cross-platform companion apps with native modules for BLE, push, and background tasks.

  • Swift & Kotlin

    Native iOS, Android, watchOS, and Wear OS apps with platform-specific performance tuning.

  • RealityKit & ARKit

    Spatial and mobile AR for product try-on, measurement, and visionOS volumetric UI.

  • Health APIs

    HealthKit and Health Connect integrations with consent flows and privacy-compliant storage.

Deliverables

What you get with IoT and embedded development

  • Structured technical vetting
  • Flexible monthly and hourly models
  • Timezone overlap planning
  • Your Git, Jira, and Slack
  • Replacement policy
  • NDA-ready onboarding
  • Senior and mid-level options
  • Squad models with tech leadership

Why Softovate

Why Softovate for IoT and embedded?

We unify firmware, cloud, and application delivery—so pairing, telemetry, OTA, and user experiences behave as one product, not disconnected workstreams.

  • 15+

    Years experience

  • 250+

    Projects delivered

  • Edge

    To cloud delivery

  • NDA

    Ready engagement

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  • Edge-to-cloud architecture

    Clear contracts between device firmware, ingestion, and apps—documented for your teams to extend.

  • Production operations mindset

    Alerting, staged rollouts, fleet management, and observability built in from the start.

  • Hardware-aware engineering

    Firmware spikes, power profiling, and bench debugging alongside mobile, web, and cloud software.

  • Flexible delivery models

    Dedicated squads, fixed-cost milestones, or staff augmentation aligned to your product roadmap.

Engagement models

Flexible ways to work with our engineers

Pick the model that matches how you want to work—dedicated engineers on flexible contracts, or a scoped build with defined milestones and pricing.

Remote contract hiring

Hire vetted engineers on monthly, hourly, or dedicated squad engagements. Scale up or down without permanent headcount—ideal for product velocity and seasonal demand.

  • Interview-ready profiles within days
  • 2-week trial period available
  • Replacement guarantee
  • Works in your tools and timezone
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Fixed-cost delivery

Have an MVP, module, or full product in mind? Share your scope and we will propose milestones, timelines, and a fixed price—so you know what you are getting before work begins.

The smarter way to hire

Problem, solution, and measurable impact

The problem

Hiring should not slow your roadmap

Growing product teams through traditional hiring is slow, expensive, and unpredictable—open roles sit unfilled, interviews pile up, and expert developers drop off before day one.

  • Weeks or months to find the right skill fit
  • Internal teams pulled into endless screening loops
  • Permanent headcount before product-market fit is proven
  • Offer fall-throughs and delayed start dates

Our solution

Vetted engineers, deployed fast

Softovate delivers interview-ready remote engineers who have passed multi-round assessments—deployed within 1–7 days with NDAs, clear documentation, and transparent time logging.

  • Shortlisted profiles matched to your stack and seniority
  • You run final screening; we handle everything before that
  • Flexible monthly, hourly, or dedicated squad engagements
  • Dedicated support, QA oversight, and replacement guarantees

The benefits

Outcomes you can measure

Measurable impact from day one—lower cost, faster ramp, and engineers who work as an extension of your team.

  • 40%

    Cost savings vs. permanent hires

  • 50%

    Time and resource savings

  • 1–7 days

    Typical deploy timeline

  • 2 weeks

    Trial period available

What our clients say

Partners across startups and enterprises share how Softovate helped them ship reliable software on time.

  • Softovate exceeded our expectations while building our AI-powered workforce management system, MOM Digital. Mayank personally understood our requirements, contributed valuable ideas, and treated the project like his own. The team's dedication, technical expertise, and attention to detail made them a trusted development partner.

    Abhishek K.

    MOM Digital

    United Arab Emirates

  • We had the pleasure of working with Mayank on a ReactNative project. He was very professional, good communication, and fast. Would definitely work with him again.

    Exelin.Digital

    Spain

  • From the first time I met Mayank I had a feeling he would deliver to my expectation. I selected Mayank from a list of many vendors who submitted their proposals. As a user there are many things I do not know and he was able to navigate my lack of technical knowledge with patience.

    Richard C.

    Thailand

  • Mayank and his team did an outstanding job building our mobile app. They guided us through the entire process, ensured compliance with Apple and Google guidelines, and delivered a high-quality product. Their professionalism, technical expertise, and commitment to success made them a pleasure to work with.

    Ibrahim O.

    UAE

  • Softovate delivered exceptional results with clear communication, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to quality. Mayank understood our requirements from day one, delivered on time, and ensured a smooth development process. Having worked together on multiple projects, we can confidently recommend Softovate as a trusted technology partner.

    Michael P.

    Switzerland

  • Mayank's communication was excellent, and his attention to detail was outstanding. The team delivered on time and exceeded our expectations with the final result. A highly professional and reliable technology partner.

    Ali M.Y.

    Turkey

  • Softovate helped us transform our NopCommerce platform into a modern eCommerce solution by delivering a powerful website, admin panel, and mobile apps. The team's expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. A 5-star team with exceptional leadership.

    Swati T.

    India

  • After facing numerous challenges with a previous development team, Softovate took over our existing product and transformed it into a fast, reliable, and high-performing iOS scanner application. Mayank and his team quickly understood the requirements, resolved critical issues, and delivered outstanding results. Highly recommended.

    Rhys W.

    Australia

  • Softovate has been our technology partner for over a year, handling the development, deployment, and maintenance of our astrology platform. From cloud infrastructure and payment integrations to calling systems and ongoing support, the team managed every technical aspect with excellence, allowing us to focus on growing our business. Highly recommended.

    Deb D.C.

    India

  • Softovate delivered an exceptional experience while developing our Audio Bible application. Mayank was highly responsive, detail-oriented, and brought valuable ideas that improved the final product. The team's professionalism, communication, and quality of work exceeded our expectations. We look forward to working with them again.

    Akinola O.

    Nigeria

  • Mayank and his team delivered a robust, scalable platform for our online training program. Their technical expertise, professionalism, and commitment to quality ensured a smooth development process and an outstanding final product. We highly recommend Softovate as a trusted technology partner.

    Henric C.

    Norway

  • Softovate did an outstanding job developing our Quit Smoking mobile application. Mayank and his team were professional, responsive, and highly committed to delivering a quality product. Their expertise and attention to detail resulted in an application that exceeded our expectations.

    Nourh F.

    Saudi Arabia

  • Softovate delivered an outstanding anonymous social media platform with a comprehensive admin management system. The team demonstrated excellent technical expertise, strong communication, and a commitment to quality throughout the project. The final product exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend them as a trusted technology partner.

    Chenguo T.

    China

  • Softovate has been my trusted technology partner for more than five years. Mayank and his team have successfully delivered numerous projects for both my business and our clients with professionalism, reliability, and exceptional technical expertise. A highly dependable team that consistently delivers quality results.

    Naresh K.

    USA

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. We collaborate on pinouts, power budgets, and certification timelines while owning firmware, app, and cloud software delivery.

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