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title: "A New Generation of Machines Supports Mobile App Control"
locale: "en"
language: "en-HK"
published: "2015-01-07T11:46:36+08:00"
updated: "2026-03-17T23:08:27.172Z"
canonical: "https://accordhk.com/blog/a-new-generation-of-machines-supports-mobile-app-control-323"
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# A New Generation of Machines Supports Mobile App Control

A recently introduced Wi-Fi coffee machine lets users make coffee through an app, receive readiness notifications, and get reminders to add beans or water. Proximity-based technology also offers control without manually operating the machine through an app.

## In brief

Mobile apps allow users to control coffee machines and receive readiness and refill notifications. The article also describes emerging proximity-based technology that uses built-in signals to control machines without manual app operation.

Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular, while smartphones have become an indispensable part of everyday life. Everyone wants to be able to do everything on their phone, placing far greater importance on it than on a computer. Network-connected coffee machines are nothing new, but a company recently introduced a coffee machine that supports Wi-Fi and can also be controlled through an [app ](<https://www.accordhk.com/>).

Users can control the machine through the app to make a simple coffee, and its built-in coffee grinder sends a push notification when it is ready. The coffee machine’s [companion apps ](</services/#apps>) [support Android and iOS ](<https://www.accordhk.com/app-developers/>)and remind users when beans or water need to be added.

This shows that machines and smartphones are becoming more closely connected. Apps no longer simply provide one-way control of machines; they also enable communication in both directions, allowing users to respond immediately and understand the machine’s status.

A recently introduced technology also removes the need for users to operate machines manually through an app. By simply using a [proximity-receiving app](<https://www.accordhk.com/mobile-app-development/>), built-in signals can control the machine, allowing users to enjoy the convenience of technology at any time.

## Frequently asked questions

### What can users do with the coffee machine’s app?

Users can control the machine to make a simple coffee. They can also receive a push notification when it is ready and reminders when beans or water need to be added.

### Which platforms do the companion apps support?

The coffee machine’s companion apps support Android and iOS.

### How do apps strengthen the connection between machines and smartphones?

Apps provide machine control as well as notifications from the machine. This two-way communication helps users respond immediately and understand the machine’s status.

### Does the new technology require users to control machines manually through an app?

The article describes a recently introduced technology that removes this need. A proximity-receiving app allows built-in signals to control the machine.