TallyFlow Assets for IoT

Status: New component (v0.1.0+1)
Primary Mobile App: tallyflow_mobile remains the main TallyFlow Assets experience
Role: Companion / specialized app for IoT remote reader workflows

Overview

TallyFlow Assets for IoT is a Flutter-based mobile and desktop application that submits barcode and RFID tag reads directly to the TallyFlow IoT service using the remote reader API.

It is designed for scenarios where tag data needs to be delivered to a local or on-premise TallyFlow IoT instance rather than going through the main TallyFlow Core mobile app.

Key Positioning

Complementary to tallyflow_mobile — Not a replacement. tallyflow_mobile remains the primary app for general asset capture, enrollment, and mobile workflows.
IoT-focused — Optimized for pushing reads to the TallyFlow IoT remote reader endpoint.
Hardware + Simulation — Full hardware scanner support on Android; simulation mode on desktop for testing and demo purposes.

Target Use Cases

Fixed or semi-fixed IoT reader workflows where a mobile device acts as a remote reader
Environments with local TallyFlow IoT deployments (on-prem or edge)
Testing and validation of remote reader configurations
Desktop-based simulation and automation of tag submissions during development or demos

Core Features

Hardware barcode and RFID scanning on Android (via flutter_hardware_scanner)
Camera barcode fallback using ML Kit
Barcode / RFID mode switching
Local scan list with send status and retry
Manual or automatic submission to TallyFlow IoT
IoT service health monitoring with offline banner
Desktop simulator with JSON tag group loading and automation

Technical Notes

Connects to TallyFlow IoT remote reader endpoints (/reader/barcode and /reader/rfid)
Requires configuration of Base URL, Remote Reader Name, and optional API key
Android builds require vendor AAR files for hardware scanner support
Desktop platforms always run in simulation mode

Marketing Angle

Positions TallyFlow as having flexible ingestion paths (mobile app + dedicated IoT remote reader app)
Supports both field mobility (tallyflow_mobile) and IoT/edge integration scenarios
Simulation mode lowers the barrier for prospects and partners to test IoT connectivity without hardware

tallyflow-iot (backend service)
tallyflow_mobile (primary mobile app)
flutter_hardware_scanner (shared scanning library)

Next Steps / Open Questions

How is this app discovered / distributed to customers?
Is there overlap with existing remote reader support in tallyflow_mobile?
Should this app eventually be merged, or does it serve a permanently distinct workflow?

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