The invention provides a computer implemented method, system, and computer program device for web-enabling a device. An application for remote monitoring and controlling capabilities may be automatically generated, to enable easy development of embedded applications. The application may be loaded onto a device that is to be web-enabled. The application on the device may offer interaction capabilities from standard browsers. A software modeling tool, e.g., a UML-based tool, supplies mechanisms for annotating software elements, and generating and/or customizing code and/or the user interface and/or device elements to be exposed to the web, thereby providing a fast-prototyping and collaborative environment for research and development teams. The web-enabled device may store a copy of the user interface locally. Preferably, the web-enabled device provides real-time updates of device information while connected to the remote user.