🚀 OFFICIAL ROLLOUT OPERATIONS

BinBot App Stores & WhatsApp Launch Command

Complete operational playbook for publishing BinBot across Google Play, Apple App Store, and activating the +353 89 457 0801 WhatsApp Business Cloud API for Dublin residential smart waste locks.

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WhatsApp Cloud API

Number: +353 89 457 0801

Direct resident two-way messaging, instant latch trigger ("Open Bin 1"), and delivery status webhooks.

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WhatsApp Manager ↗

Pending Data Safety

Google Play Console

Package: ie.smartbins.binbot

Android 15+ App Bundle (.aab), 20-tester track verification, IARC Content Rating (3+), and Play Store listing.

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Play Console ↗

Pending Review Kit

Apple App Store

Bundle ID: ie.smartbins.binbot

iOS 18+ App Store Connect product page, 6.9"/6.5" screenshots, App Privacy Nutrition Label, and Demo Reviewer rig.

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App Store Connect ↗

🔗 Official Direct Portal Deep Links

One-click direct navigation to the exact management pages on Meta, Google, and Apple.

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Meta WhatsApp Phone Numbers

business.facebook.com/wa/manage/phone-numbers

Check status of 0894570801 & name certificate

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Meta Developers App Dashboard

developers.facebook.com/apps

WhatsApp API Setup, Webhook & Token configs

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WhatsApp Message Templates

business.facebook.com/wa/manage/message-templates

Submit & verify outbound notification templates

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Google Play Developer Console

play.google.com/console

App listings, AAB uploads, Closed testing & Data safety

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Apple App Store Connect

appstoreconnect.apple.com

My Apps, TestFlight, Metadata, Screenshots & Review

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Apple Developer Account

developer.apple.com/account

Certificates, Identifiers (ie.smartbins.binbot) & Profiles

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"Is BinBot Number (0894570801) Ready to Go?" — 7-Point Live Readiness Diagnostic

You mentioned you have already added the number in your Meta Business Account. Use this interactive 7-point diagnostic tool below to verify if your number is fully active or if any critical Meta requirements are pending.

Check 1 • WhatsApp Manager

Number Connection Status: "CONNECTED"

Critical

Open WhatsApp Phone Numbers in your Meta Business Portfolio. Find +353 89 457 0801.

Expected Status in Meta Dashboard: ● Connected

Phone Number: +353 89 457 0801

Status: CONNECTED (Green dot)

Quality Rating: ● High (Green)

Messaging Limit: 250 conversations / 24 hrs (Unverified) or 1,000+ (Verified)

⚠️ If Status is "Pending" or "Offline": Complete the SMS / Phone Call OTP verification flow in WhatsApp Manager or run the 6-digit PIN registration API call.

Check 2 • Certificate & Name

Display Name Approval: "APPROVED"

Required

Meta requires WhatsApp Business Display Names to be reviewed and certified before official messaging.

Display Name Certificate: ● Approved

Display Name: BinBot or SmartBins BinBot

Certificate Status: APPROVED

Category: Real Estate / Utility / Smart Home

💡 Pro Tip: Your display name must match your legal business name or clear branding on your website (e.g. smartbins.ie).

Check 3 • Cloud API Registration

Two-Step Verification 6-Digit PIN Registered

API Registration

Cloud API numbers require a 6-digit registration PIN to lock the number to Meta's Cloud API servers.

Graph API Registration Call (cURL):

curl -X POST \
  'https://graph.facebook.com/v21.0/<PHONE_NUMBER_ID>/register' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <ACCESS_TOKEN>' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "messaging_product": "whatsapp",
    "pin": "123456"
  }'

Check 4 • Meta Developer App

App Associated with WhatsApp Product & Number ID

Configuration

Navigate to Meta Developers → Your App → WhatsApp → API Setup.

Selected "From" Number: +353 89 457 0801 (Not the test +1 555 number!)

Phone Number ID: <15-digit ID from dashboard>

WhatsApp Business Account (WABA) ID: <15-digit ID>

Check 5 • Inbound Webhook

Webhook Subscribed to "messages" (Receive "Open Bin 1")

Critical for Bot

To let residents type "Open Bin 1" or "Unlock Recycling", Meta must post messages to your backend.

Callback URL: https://us-central1-lock-4ff2a.cloudfunctions.net/whatsappWebhook

Verify Token: binbot_smartbins_dublin_2026

Webhook Subscriptions: ✓ messages, ✓ message_template_status_update

Check 6 • Permanent Access Token

System User Token Generated (Never Expires)

Security

Temporary tokens generated in the Developer dashboard expire in 24 hours. You must create a System User in Business Settings.

Open Business Settings → System Users.
Click Add → Name: BinBot-CloudAPI-Service (Role: Admin).
Assign Asset → Select your Meta App → Give Full Control.
Click Generate New Token → Select permissions: whatsapp_business_messaging & whatsapp_business_management.
Set Token Expiration to Never and save token securely.

Check 7 • Billing & Payment

Payment Method Attached to WABA

Billing

Even though Meta provides 1,000 free service conversations per month, an active payment method (credit card) must be attached to the WhatsApp Business Account.

Location: WhatsApp Manager → Payment Settings

Required: Valid Credit/Debit Card or Meta Credit Line

🧪 BinBot Live Resident WhatsApp Links

Test these direct wa.me deep links from any mobile phone or browser.

Direct WhatsApp Deep Links for 0894570801:

Action	Direct Link	Action Button
Unlock Bin 1 (Recycling)	`https://wa.me/353894570801?text=Open%20Bin%201`	Test ↗
Unlock Bin 5 (Organic Food)	`https://wa.me/353894570801?text=Open%20Food%20Waste`	Test ↗
General Help / Waste Rules	`https://wa.me/353894570801?text=Help`	Test ↗

Step 1 • Developer Registration

Google Play Developer Account & ID Verification

Create developer account at play.google.com/console/signup.

Fee: $25 USD one-time registration fee.
Account Type: Organization (requires D-U-N-S number) or Personal (requires passport / government photo ID).
Identity Verification: Complete identity verification and verify billing address.

Step 2 • Store Listing

Main Store Listing Fields (Copy-Ready)

App Name 26 / 30 chars

Short Description 80 / 80 chars

Full Description 1,840 / 4,000 chars

BinBot is the official smart residential waste management companion for apartment communities across Dublin and Ireland. Powered by the SmartBins.ie IoT platform, BinBot enables authorized residents to unlock communal waste and recycling bins effortlessly.

KEY FEATURES:

🔒 ONE-TAP SMART UNLOCK
Never worry about losing your physical RFID keycard again. Open BinBot, select your bin (Recycling, Organic Food Waste, or General), and trigger the electronic latch in real time.

♻️ RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING GUIDE
Not sure if an item can be recycled? BinBot provides an instant Dublin waste sorting lookup to help keep contamination low and protect your development's OMC waste budget.

⚡ INSTANT MULTI-CHANNEL AUTHENTICATION
Authenticate your apartment instantly via your registered mobile phone number. Seamlessly switch between the native app, WhatsApp bot (+353 89 457 0801), or the web hub.

📊 LIVE SECURITY & AUDITING
Every unlock event is secured with end-to-end encryption and audited in real time via our cloud backend to eliminate unauthorized commercial fly-tipping and maintain clean bin stores.

SUPPORTED DEVELOPMENTS:
BinBot currently powers smart bin stores across Parkside, Hunterswood, and participating Dublin residential developments.

NEED HELP?
Visit https://smartbins.ie or contact our Dublin support team directly in the app.

Step 3 • Graphic Assets

Play Store Visual Asset Specifications

App Icon

512 x 512 px • 32-bit PNG with alpha • Max 1024 KB

Feature Graphic

1024 x 500 px • JPG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha) • Max 15 MB

Phone Screenshots

Min 2, Max 8 • 16:9 or 9:16 (e.g. 1080x1920 or 1080x2400)

Tablet Screenshots

7-inch (1200x1920) & 10-inch (1600x2560) (Optional)

Step 4 • Policies & Content

App Content Declarations & Questionnaire Answers

Ads Declaration "No, my app does not contain ads"

App Access (Reviewer Login) "All or some functionality is restricted" (Provide demo phone: +353 89 457 0801, OTP: 123456)

Content Rating (IARC) Rating: Everyone / PEGI 3+ (No violence, no mature content, no user interaction risks)

Target Audience 18 and over (or 13+)

News / Financial / Govt App "No" to all special category declarations

Step 5 • Data Safety Section

Google Play Data Safety Form Answers

Does the app collect or share any required user data types?

Yes (Phone Number for apartment account authentication).

Is all user data encrypted in transit?

Yes (Encrypted over HTTPS / TLS 1.3).

Do you provide a way for users to request data deletion?

Yes (via in-app request or emailing privacy@smartbins.ie).

Data Category: Personal Info → Phone Number

Collected: Yes | Shared: No | Purpose: Account Management & Security.

Step 6 • Testing Requirement

Closed Testing Track (20 Testers for 14 Days)

⚠️ Google Play 2024–2026 Requirement for Personal Accounts: If your developer account was created after Nov 2023, you must recruit at least 12–20 opted-in closed testers who remain opted in for 14 continuous days before applying for Production release.

Create a Closed Testing track in Play Console → Add Google Group / email list of Parkside/Hunterswood resident beta testers → Upload .aab build → Wait 14 days → Apply for Production.

Step 1 • Enrollment

Apple Developer Program Enrollment ($99/yr)

Enroll at developer.apple.com/programs/enroll.

Fee: $99 USD annual membership.
Organization Enrollment: Requires Company D-U-N-S number and legal entity status.
DSA Trader Status (EU): In App Store Connect → Complete EU Digital Services Act trader compliance declaration (mandatory for European distribution).

Step 2 • App Information

App Store Metadata & Description (Copy-Ready)

App Name 24 / 30 chars

Subtitle 25 / 30 chars

Keywords (Comma separated) 80 / 100 chars

Promotional Text 92 / 170 chars

App Description 1,820 / 4,000 chars

BinBot is the intelligent mobile waste companion designed for residents in apartment developments equipped with SmartBins.ie IoT access control.

Say goodbye to missing physical keycards and dirty bin handles. BinBot allows verified residents to unlock their communal bins right from their iPhone with a single tap.

FEATURES:
• ONE-TOUCH LATCH RELEASE: Select your bin (Recycling, Organic Food Waste, General Waste) and unlock the electronic latch instantaneously.
• BUILT-IN DUBLIN RECYCLING GUIDE: Quickly check whether tricky items belong in the green recycling bin or organic food caddy, helping your community maintain high recycling rates.
• SEAMLESS AUTHENTICATION: Log in securely with your mobile phone number registered with your apartment management company (OMC).
• MULTI-CHANNEL ACCESS: Use BinBot as a native iOS app, access the web portal, or message our automated WhatsApp bot on +353 89 457 0801.
• SECURE & AUDITED: All unlock requests are encrypted via TLS and logged to prevent unauthorized dumping and commercial fly-tipping.

SUPPORTED COMMUNITIES:
Currently serving Parkside, Hunterswood, and expanding across residential apartment developments throughout Dublin, Ireland.

SUPPORT:
Need assistance? Visit https://smartbins.ie or email support@smartbins.ie.

Step 3 • URLs & Categories

Support, Privacy & Category Configuration

Support URL https://smartbins-ie.web.app

Marketing URL https://smartbins-ie.web.app

Primary Category Utilities or Lifestyle

Secondary Category House & Home

Age Rating 4+ (No restricted content)

Step 4 • App Review Kit

App Review Information (CRITICAL: Avoid Rejection 2.1)

Crucial

⚠️ Why Apple Rejects IoT Apps (Guideline 2.1): Apple reviewers test in California and do not possess physical Dublin bin locks. You MUST supply demo credentials and explain that the app contains an active simulated test mode.

Sign-in Required Checked (Yes)

Demo Account Username / Phone

Demo Account Verification PIN / Password

Notes for Apple App Reviewer

NOTE FOR APPLE REVIEW TEAM:
BinBot connects to physical IoT electronic bin locks installed in residential apartment complexes across Dublin, Ireland (e.g. Parkside and Hunterswood developments).

HOW TO TEST WITHOUT PHYSICAL HARDWARE:
1. Log in using the test phone number provided (+353894570801) and demo PIN (123456).
2. The app is connected to our Dublin live sandbox.
3. Tapping any bin unlock button (e.g. Bin #01 Recycling or Bin #05 Food) sends a real-time unlock command to our cloud backend, displaying the 30-second latch release countdown and live event confirmation.
4. You can also test the built-in Dublin Waste Sorting Search guide and OMC notification tab.
5. In case of questions, contact Conor at info@smartbins.ie or +353 89 457 0801.

Step 5 • Screenshot Specs

App Store Connect Screenshot & Icon Dimensions

App Store Icon

1024 x 1024 px • PNG • RGB • No alpha / transparency (Square, no rounded corners)

6.9" Display (iPhone 16 Pro Max)

1320 x 2868 px (or 1290 x 2796 px) • Portrait (Mandatory)

6.5" Display (iPhone 11 Pro Max / Plus)

1242 x 2688 px • Portrait (Mandatory)

iPad Pro 13" / 12.9"

2048 x 2732 px (Only required if iPad is selected in Xcode)

Step 6 • App Privacy

App Store Privacy Nutrition Label Form

Do you or your third-party partners collect data from this app?

Yes, we collect data (Contact Info).

Data Types Collected: Contact Info → Phone Number

Usage: App Functionality (Resident authorization).
Linked to User: Yes (Linked to resident's apartment profile).
Tracking: No (Data is NOT used for tracking across apps).

Account Deletion Mechanism

Provide in-app button or link allowing residents to request profile deletion (Apple Guideline 5.1.1).

📋 1-Click Universal Copy Hub

Instantly copy any text string, identifier, URL, or JSON payload needed during submission.

📞 BinBot Phone Number

+353 89 457 0801 (National: 0894570801)

📦 Application Bundle / Package ID

ie.smartbins.binbot

🔒 Privacy Policy URL

https://smartbins-ie.web.app/privacy.html

🌐 Main Resident Hub URL

https://smartbins-ie.web.app

🏷️ App Store Search Keywords

smartbins,binbot,recycling,waste,dublin,apartment,omc,bin lock,smart bin,ireland

🔗 WhatsApp Webhook Endpoint

https://us-central1-lock-4ff2a.cloudfunctions.net/whatsappWebhook

🎨 Brand Visual Assets & Previews

Assets available in the project ready for store listing icons and mockups.

SmartBins Primary Logo SVG Vector • assets/brand/smartbins-logo.svg

SmartBins Brand Icon SVG Vector • assets/brand/smartbins-icon.svg

BinBot Bot Icon SVG Vector • assets/icons/binbot.svg

Multi-Channel Screenshot Render JPG • assets/mockups/binbot_multichannel_apps.jpg

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BinBot Gemini Requirements Assistant

⚡ Gemini 1.5 Flash ● Active & Ready

Ask anything about App Store guidelines, Google Play 20-tester rules, Meta WhatsApp Business verification, Dublin GDPR compliance, or exact metadata fields.

💡 Suggested Questions to Clarify Requirements:

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Gemini Setup Assistant Just now

Hello! I am your BinBot Multi-Platform Launch Assistant powered by Gemini.

I have complete knowledge of the SmartBins Ireland architecture, including:

Meta WhatsApp Cloud API setup for 0894570801 (Webhook verification token: binbot_smartbins_dublin_2026).
Google Play Console policy questionnaires, 20-tester opt-in protocols, and Data Safety requirements.
Apple App Store Connect App Privacy labels, review notes, and background mode declarations.
Irish GDPR & 18+ Bye-law Compliance ([smartbins.ie/gdpr](https://smartbins.ie/gdpr), [smartbins.ie/privacy](https://smartbins.ie/privacy), [smartbins.ie/terms](https://smartbins.ie/terms)).

Click any suggested question above or type your own question below to clarify requirements!

BinBot App Stores & WhatsApp Launch Command

WhatsApp Cloud API

Google Play Console

Apple App Store

🔗 Official Direct Portal Deep Links

"Is BinBot Number (0894570801) Ready to Go?" — 7-Point Live Readiness Diagnostic

Number Connection Status: "CONNECTED"

Display Name Approval: "APPROVED"

Two-Step Verification 6-Digit PIN Registered

App Associated with WhatsApp Product & Number ID

Webhook Subscribed to "messages" (Receive "Open Bin 1")

System User Token Generated (Never Expires)

Payment Method Attached to WABA

🧪 BinBot Live Resident WhatsApp Links

Google Play Console Submission Center

Google Play Developer Account & ID Verification

Main Store Listing Fields (Copy-Ready)

Play Store Visual Asset Specifications

App Content Declarations & Questionnaire Answers

Google Play Data Safety Form Answers

Closed Testing Track (20 Testers for 14 Days)

Apple App Store Connect Submission Center

Apple Developer Program Enrollment ($99/yr)

App Store Metadata & Description (Copy-Ready)

Support, Privacy & Category Configuration

App Review Information (CRITICAL: Avoid Rejection 2.1)

App Store Connect Screenshot & Icon Dimensions

App Store Privacy Nutrition Label Form

📋 1-Click Universal Copy Hub

🎨 Brand Visual Assets & Previews

BinBot Gemini Requirements Assistant

BinBot App Stores & WhatsApp Launch Command

WhatsApp Cloud API

Google Play Console

Apple App Store

🔗 Official Direct Portal Deep Links

"Is BinBot Number (0894570801) Ready to Go?" — 7-Point Live Readiness Diagnostic

Number Connection Status: "CONNECTED"

Display Name Approval: "APPROVED"

Two-Step Verification 6-Digit PIN Registered

App Associated with WhatsApp Product & Number ID

Webhook Subscribed to "messages" (Receive "Open Bin 1")

System User Token Generated (Never Expires)

Payment Method Attached to WABA

🧪 BinBot Live Resident WhatsApp Links

Google Play Console Submission Center

Google Play Developer Account & ID Verification

Main Store Listing Fields (Copy-Ready)

Play Store Visual Asset Specifications

App Content Declarations & Questionnaire Answers

Google Play Data Safety Form Answers

Closed Testing Track (20 Testers for 14 Days)

Apple App Store Connect Submission Center

Apple Developer Program Enrollment ($99/yr)

App Store Metadata & Description (Copy-Ready)

Support, Privacy & Category Configuration

App Review Information (CRITICAL: Avoid Rejection 2.1)

App Store Connect Screenshot & Icon Dimensions

App Store Privacy Nutrition Label Form

📋 1-Click Universal Copy Hub

🎨 Brand Visual Assets & Previews

BinBot Gemini Requirements Assistant

🔑 Gemini API Configuration