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Leading student accommodation provider in Asia Pacific

Student Housing
SuperApp for Smart Living

One SuperApp for the Complete Student Experience

Unifying room controls, facility booking, payments, digital access, and community engagement into a single mobile experience — solving the integration challenge that traditional app providers couldn't address.

SuperAppIoT IntegrationStudent LivingSelf-Service
1
SuperApp
Replacing 6 separate applications
80%
Admin Reduction
Self-service booking and payments
4.8/5
App Store Rating
Student satisfaction score
3wk
Week Deployment
From concept to launch

The Challenge

The client needed a unified digital experience for students, but faced a critical barrier: most app solution providers refused to support hardware integrations and IoT connectivity, citing complexity and long-term maintenance concerns.

App Fragmentation

Students forced to use 5-7 different apps for room controls, facility booking, payments, and communications

No IoT Integration

Traditional app providers refused to support hardware connectivity, citing complexity and maintenance concerns

Poor Student Experience

Disconnected systems led to friction, support tickets, and low satisfaction scores among residents

Vendor Lock-in Risk

Each service provider had their own platform, making it impossible to create a cohesive experience

The Cereb Solution

We built a true SuperApp that integrates hardware, software, and services into one seamless experience — something traditional providers said couldn't be done.

Smart Room Controls
Lights, AC, and energy monitoring
Facility Booking
Gym, study pods, laundry, yoga
Digital Access
Smartphone-based door locks
Unified Payments
Bills, services, and add-ons
Community Hub
News, events, and announcements
Sustainability
Personal carbon footprint tracking

The SmartHostel SuperApp

A mobile-first experience designed for Gen-Z students who expect everything at their fingertips.

Unified Home Dashboard
Everything students need...
Screen 1

Unified Home Dashboard

Everything students need in one personalized dashboard

Carbon Footprint Tracking
Real-time CO2 and energy consumption monitoring per student
Smart Room Controls
Lights, temperature, and Away Mode from a single interface
Quick Actions
Book facilities and pay bills with one tap
Community News
Real-time announcements for fire drills, events, and maintenance
Local Services Pass
6+ campus services...
Screen 2

Local Services Pass

6+ campus services integrated into one pass system

Included Services
Gym, laundry, yoga, coffee corner, study pods bundled in rent
Premium Add-ons
Paid services like art classes with transparent pricing
Quick Access Grid
One-tap booking for frequently used amenities
Real-time Availability
See what's open and available right now
Facility Booking System
Self-service booking reduces...
Screen 3

Facility Booking System

Self-service booking reduces admin workload by 80%

Searchable Directory
Find any facility with smart search and filters
Transparent Pricing
Clear hourly/per-use rates for each amenity
Amenity Tags
See exactly what equipment is available
Instant Booking
Reserve spaces without staff intervention
SmartHostel Access Portal
Zero-touch check-in process...
Screen 4

SmartHostel Access Portal

Zero-touch check-in process for modern student living

Self-Service Kiosks
Students check-in and manage access independently
Digital Key Integration
Smartphone-based room and facility access
Seamless Onboarding
New students register and get access in minutes
Multi-Property Support
One account works across all hostel locations
"We approached multiple app development companies, but none were willing to take on the hardware integration challenge. Cereb not only accepted it — they delivered a SuperApp that our students actually love using every day."
Digital Transformation Lead
Student Accommodation Provider

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