Changelog

Your home deserves to be understood. Here's how Maison has evolved to help you track everything about your house. Jump to summary

2026
Version 5.2

Your data, your way

Data export, account deletion, project photos, service tracking

Data Export

Download everything you've ever added to Maison—houses, devices, projects, items—as a single JSON file. Your data belongs to you, and now you can take it anywhere. Exports are processed in the background and available for 7 days.

Account Deletion

If you decide to leave, you can delete your account completely from the Profile page. A confirmation email ensures it's really you, and you'll see exactly what will be removed before you confirm. No hidden data, no surprises.

Privacy Settings

The privacy policy is now written for humans, not lawyers. Plus, new settings give you clearer control over how your data is handled.

Project Photos

Upload photos to your projects to visually track progress. Before and after shots, mid-renovation chaos, or that beautiful finished kitchen—keep it all in one place.

Service Tracking

Track both routine maintenance and repairs for your devices. Maison now suggests recommended service intervals for common device types, so you'll know when it's time to clean those refrigerator coils or replace that HVAC filter.

Version 5.1

L'Histoire de la Maison

Public changelog, permalink anchors

Public Changelog

Browse the complete history of Maison's evolution at /changelog. Every feature, improvement, and milestone is documented in a beautiful timeline—no login required. Perfect for seeing what's new or sharing updates with others.

Permalink Anchors

Each version in the changelog has a link icon that lets you copy a direct URL. Share specific releases with links like /changelog#v5-0.

Version 5.0

Your home, everywhere you go

iOS app, device scanner, subscriptions

Native iOS App

Download Maison from the App Store and manage your homes on the go. The app is built with native iOS technology for a smooth, responsive experience that feels right at home on your iPhone.

Smart Device Scanner

Point your iPhone camera at a device label and Maison automatically extracts the serial number, model, and other details. No more squinting at tiny text or typing long strings of numbers.

Subscriptions

Choose between Plus and Pro plans with monthly or yearly billing. Manage everything from the Settings page, powered by secure Stripe payments.

New Home & Pricing Pages

A completely redesigned welcome experience with clear feature descriptions, pricing comparison, and yearly billing toggle.

Version 4.5

A more beautiful home

Redesigned devices, quick forms, mobile polish

Redesigned Device Pages

Every device now has a clean, card-based layout showing location, circuit, purchase info, energy usage, and documentation links at a glance.

Quick Entry Forms

Add devices, items, locations, and projects without leaving the page. Mini forms appear right where you need them.

Smarter Navigation

Your current home now loads at /home with dedicated navigation. Switch between homes seamlessly from the main menu.

Mobile Polish

Cards, forms, and navigation all work beautifully on phones and tablets.

Version 4.4

Projects that make sense

Project progress, bids & contracts

Project Progress Tracking

See how far along each project is with visual progress bars. Edit costs inline without leaving the page.

Better Bids & Contracts

Request quotes from contractors, track accepted bids, and manage contract dates all in one place.

2025
Version 4.3

Remember everything

Timeline, house photos, move dates

Home Timeline

See your entire home history in one beautiful timeline. Track when you moved in, when devices were installed, project milestones, and more. Navigate through time with keyboard shortcuts.

House Photos

Add a photo of your house that appears on the dashboard and timeline.

Move-In & Move-Out Dates

Record when you started living in each home and when you left.

Version 4.2

Power at a glance

Energy usage tracking

Energy Usage Tracking

A visual energy bar shows your home's power consumption compared to your budget. Green means you're on track, yellow is moderate, and red warns you're over budget.

Version 4.1

Soft delete for devices

Device recycling bin

Device Recycling Bin

Instead of permanently deleting devices, they now go to a "discarded" state. You can restore them anytime if you change your mind.

Version 4.0

Electrical system tracking

Panels, circuits, house sales

Panels & Circuits

Add your electrical panels and track which circuit breaker powers each device. See your entire electrical layout at a glance.

Sell Your House (and Devices)

When you sell a property, Maison can record the sale and optionally include devices that went with it.

Device Archiving

When you move out, devices you leave behind are automatically archived so they don't clutter your active lists.

Version 3.5

Device lifecycle

Replace devices, Rails 8

Replace Devices

When you upgrade an appliance, link the new device to the one it replaced. Your history stays connected.

Rails 8 Upgrade

Behind the scenes, Maison now runs on Rails 8 for improved performance and security.

2024
Version 3.0

Move between homes

Move devices between homes

Device Moving

When you relocate, move devices between houses with a dedicated form. Track which home each device has lived in.

Version 2.5

Providers & service history

Service providers

Service Providers

Track the companies that installed or service your devices. See all work done by each provider.

Mark Items as Serviced

One-click to record when you last serviced a maintenance item.

2023
Version 2.4

Purchase tracking

Device costs, project status

Device Costs

Record how much you paid for each device and when you bought it.

Project Status

Mark projects as active, inactive, or completed.

Version 2.3

Maintenance alerts

Overdue notifications

Overdue Notifications

A banner appears on your house page when maintenance items are overdue.

Item URLs

Link to product pages, manuals, or parts sources for your maintenance items.

Version 2.2

Archive your homes

Archive houses, colorful icons

House Archiving

Keep old properties in your account without cluttering your active list. Archived houses are hidden but never deleted.

Colorful Icons

Device types and navigation now feature Heroicons with your custom color palette.

Version 2.1

Device organization

Device pages, project descriptions

Device Partials

A cleaner device page with all information organized into sections.

Project Descriptions

Add notes and URLs to your home improvement projects.

Version 2.0

Personal accounts

User authentication

User Authentication

Create an account with email and password. Your homes, devices, and projects are private to you.

Data Privacy

Houses now belong to users. You can only see your own data.

Version 1.5

House details

Square footage, energy budget

Square Footage & Energy Budget

Record your home's size and set a monthly energy budget in kilowatt-hours.

Version 1.4

Items belong to devices

Device-linked items

Device-Specific Maintenance

Link maintenance items directly to devices. Filter changes on your HVAC? Track it on the HVAC device.

Version 1.3

User accounts

Sign up & sign in

Sign Up & Sign In

The first version of user authentication. Create an account to save your data.

2022
Version 1.2

Track service dates

Service date recording

Last Service Recording

Record when you last serviced each maintenance item to calculate the next due date.

Version 1.1

Tailwind CSS

Tailwind CSS redesign

Design Refresh

A cleaner, more consistent look using Tailwind CSS. Lists and tables are now easier to read.

Version 1.0

Projects & Power

Projects, power tracking

Home Projects

Track home improvement projects with start dates, end dates, and budgets.

Power Consumption

Record the wattage of each device to understand your home's energy use.

Version 0.9

Accessories

Device accessories

Device Accessories

Track accessories related to your devices—cases, mounts, cables, and more.

Version 0.8

Purchase dates

Purchase dates, serials

When Did You Buy It?

Record purchase dates for devices to track warranties and plan replacements.

Serial Numbers

Store serial numbers for warranty claims and support requests.

Version 0.7

Dark mode

Dark mode

Easy on the Eyes

Full dark mode support throughout the app. Your eyes will thank you.

Version 0.6

Maintenance items

Maintenance items

Track What Needs Doing

Add maintenance items to your house—filter changes, gutter cleaning, HVAC servicing. Set how often each task recurs.

Version 0.5

Rails 7

Rails 7 upgrade

Modern Foundation

Upgraded to Rails 7 with Turbo for faster page loads and smoother interactions.

2021
Version 0.1

The beginning

Initial release

Houses, Devices, Device Types

The first version of Maison. Create houses, add devices, and categorize them by type.

Documentation Links

Store manufacturer URLs and manual links for each device.

This changelog documents Maison's evolution from February 2021 to the present.

Version Summary

Version Highlights
5.2 Data export, account deletion, project photos, service tracking
5.1 Public changelog, permalink anchors
5.0 iOS app, device scanner, subscriptions
4.5 Redesigned devices, quick forms, mobile polish
4.4 Project progress, bids & contracts
4.3 Timeline, house photos, move dates
4.2 Energy usage tracking
4.1 Device recycling bin
4.0 Panels, circuits, house sales
3.5 Replace devices, Rails 8
3.0 Move devices between homes
2.5 Service providers
2.4 Device costs, project status
2.3 Overdue notifications
2.2 Archive houses, colorful icons
2.1 Device pages, project descriptions
2.0 User authentication
1.5 Square footage, energy budget
1.4 Device-linked items
1.3 Sign up & sign in
1.2 Service date recording
1.1 Tailwind CSS redesign
1.0 Projects, power tracking
0.9 Device accessories
0.8 Purchase dates, serials
0.7 Dark mode
0.6 Maintenance items
0.5 Rails 7 upgrade
0.1 Initial release