Routy

Routy is an iOS-first Expo client designed to interface with ZTE routers. It allows to manage SMS messages and monitor device status directly from your smartphone without using the router's web interface.

Overview

The application connects to the ZTE router over the local network using its internal API. It provides a native messaging experience, background monitoring for new messages, a real-time dashboard for network statistics and other settings such as manual DNS configuration, device management and Night Mode.

Key Features

• SMS Management: Read, send and delete SMS messages with a native mobile interface.
• Background Monitoring: Periodic background polling for new messages with local system notifications (using expo-background-fetch).
• Network Dashboard: Real-time monitoring of signal strength (RSRP/SINR), active bands (Carrier Aggregation support), connected cell ID and network status.
• Data Tracking: Monthly data usage visualization and real-time throughput monitoring.
• Device Management: View and monitor all devices currently connected to the router's network.
• Privacy Focused: Every communication happens between the smartphone and the router: nothing gets out of your network, and the router's password is only saved locally on your own device.

How it Works

The app interacts with the ZTE router's goform API. It handles authentication, session management and data parsing locally.

Tech Stack

• Framework: Expo (React Native)
• Navigation: Expo Router (File-based routing)
• Styling: Focus on native iOS UI components
• Animations: React Native Reanimated
• Storage: AsyncStorage for local credentials and message tracking
• Background Tasks: Expo Task Manager & Background Fetch for SMS notifications

Requirements

• A compatible ZTE router (only tested on MF289F).
• The smartphone must be connected to the router's Wi-Fi network.
• Local Network permissions must be granted to allow communication with the router.

Execute a Debug Build

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Run on a physical device (recommended for testing your own changes to the code):

   npx expo run:ios --device

Execute a Release Build

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Run on a physical device (recommended for everyday use):

   npx expo run:ios --device --configuration Release

Screenshots

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Note: This is a third-party application and is not affiliated with ZTE Corporation.