Let someone know you are thinking of them by triggering device to flash, play a sound or respond as programmed. Open an app, see everyone with Internet connected devices like “Baby Yoda” in this video link.

https://youtu.be/_U715JCjhJA

Tap a name to trigger their device and let them know you are thinking of them. A rough proof of concept using an iOS app, MQTT, Firebase/Cloud Firestore. Send an email for a Test Flight invite to install the app. Login with any Google Account. Click to copy the unique ID from the Profile Screen, and use this to configure your MQTT-aware device to join the Kindness Platform. Rough source with Python and Arduino device code to “receive kindness” at http://github.com/gallaugher/Kindness Want to collaborate? Email John.gallaugher@bc.edu