Control system offline through application - module

I'm trying to create a control system in my apartment to control all the devices I have, for example, to turn them on and off using the mobile application, but without using the internet.
I already have the control panel which is connected to all these devices with an on and off switch.
is there any way through the mobile app I can have control over these devices without the need for the internet?

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