Product Roadmap
MQTT over TLS and WebSocket real-time dashboard are ✅ NOW LIVE. Here is what is coming next for OceanRemote.
Q2 2026 - MQTT over TLS
✅ COMPLETEDLIVE NOW. ESP32 and ESP8266 devices now communicate via MQTT protocol over TLS 1.3 encryption on port 8883.
- ✅ MQTT broker integration
- ✅ TLS 1.3 encryption with Let's Encrypt certificates
- ✅ MAC-based session binding for security
- ✅ Quality of Service (QoS) level 0 and 1 support
Q3 2026 - WebSocket Real-Time Dashboard
✅ COMPLETEDLIVE NOW. Instant updates to your dashboard. No page refresh needed. Commands reach devices in under 100ms.
- ✅ Real-time device status updates
- ✅ Live sensor data streaming
- ✅ Instant relay control feedback
- ✅ WebSocket connection pooling
Q4 2026 - Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
🔄 IN PROGRESSUpdate your ESP32 and ESP8266 devices remotely. No need to physically access your devices to flash new firmware.
- Secure firmware delivery via HTTPS
- Version management and rollback
- Batch update multiple devices
- Update scheduling during maintenance windows
Q1 2027 - AI-Powered Insights
🤖 PLANNEDArtificial intelligence that helps you understand your sensor data and automate your devices intelligently.
- Anomaly detection in sensor readings
- Predictive maintenance alerts
- Smart irrigation: AI learns optimal watering schedule based on weather and soil data
- Natural language querying: "Show me when temperature exceeded 35°C last week"
- Energy usage optimization recommendations
Q2 2027 - Voice Control
🎙️ PLANNEDControl your devices using voice commands through popular voice assistants.
- Compatible with Google Assistant
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa
- Custom voice routines and scenes
- Multi-language support
Q2 2027 - Fleet Management
📊 PLANNEDManage hundreds or thousands of devices across multiple locations from a single dashboard.
- Bulk device configuration
- Group devices by location or function
- Health monitoring and offline alerts
- Batch firmware updates
- Export device data to CSV/JSON
Q3 2027 - Home Assistant Integration
🏠 PLANNEDNative integration with the leading open-source home automation platform.
- Native add-on
- Device discovery via MQTT auto-discovery
- All sensors and relays appear as native entities
- Local control option available
Q3 2027 - Third-Party Integrations
🔗 PLANNEDConnect OceanRemote with thousands of other apps and services.
- Custom triggers and actions
- Connect to spreadsheets, messaging apps, email, SMS, and more
- Webhook support for custom integrations
- Automation workflows
Q4 2027 - Advanced Analytics Dashboard
📈 PLANNEDBeautiful charts and insights to understand your data over time.
- Historical data visualization
- Export data to CSV/Excel
- Custom dashboards
- Compare data across multiple sensors
- Scheduled email reports
Q4 2027 - Enhanced Mobile Experience
📱 PLANNEDInstall OceanRemote as an app on your phone. Works offline for basic device status viewing.
- Installable PWA with offline support
- Push notifications for alerts
- Offline mode for cached data
- Better mobile navigation and gestures
Q1 2028 - Native Mobile Apps
📱 PLANNEDDedicated iOS and Android applications for the best mobile experience.
- iOS app on Apple App Store
- Android app on Google Play Store
- Widgets for quick device control
- Background sync and notifications
- Biometric authentication (Face ID / Fingerprint)
Q2 2028 - Local Control Mode
🌐 PLANNEDControl your devices even when your internet connection goes down.
- Local network device discovery
- Direct device control without cloud dependency
- Automatic failover between cloud and local
- Offline automation rules
Q3 2028 - Custom Dashboard Widgets
🎨 PLANNEDBuild your own custom dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets.
- Drag-and-drop dashboard builder
- Widget library (gauges, charts, buttons, sliders)
- Multiple dashboard layouts per user
- Share dashboards with team members
Q4 2028 - Team Collaboration
👥 PLANNEDShare device access with team members, family, or clients.
- Multi-user device sharing
- Role-based permissions (view only / control / admin)
- Team audit logs
- Collaboration without sharing passwords
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