PWA and mobile installation

PWA and mobile installation

Smart Drink Fridge is an installable Progressive Web App for Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS.

Requirement: HTTPS

Service workers and installation require a secure browser context. A plain LAN URL such as http://192.168.x.x:5000 is not sufficient on a phone. The recommended solution is Tailscale and HTTPS.

Android and desktop

1. Open the HTTPS address in Chrome or Edge.
2. Open the browser menu.
3. Select Install app or Add to Home screen.
4. Confirm the installation.

iPhone and iPad

1. Open the HTTPS address in Safari.
2. Tap Share.
3. Select Add to Home Screen.
4. Confirm with Add.

Caching behavior

Pages containing inventory data use a network-first strategy. When online, the application prefers current server data. Previously loaded pages can remain available during a temporary connection loss.

If an old layout remains visible, fully close and reopen the installed app. If necessary, remove and reinstall it after confirming that the HTTPS page shows the current version.