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API Features

For enterprise environments managing a large number of devices, efficiency is critical. SmartThings now offers specialized APIs in the following areas:

  • Rules, Scenes, and Batch APIs
  • Appliance Diagnostics APIs

Batch APIs for Rules and Scenes​

Batch APIs for managing Rules and Scenes allow developers to execute multiple operations in a single request. This ensures lower latency, streamlined workflows, and better performance, especially when orchestrating automation across extensive networks of smart devices.

Key Benefits​

✅ Efficiency at Scale: Execute multiple operations in a single API call, reducing API overhead and improving response times.

✅ Simplified Management: Manage hundreds of devices and automations without repeated, individual API requests.

✅ Faster Deployment: Easily apply bulk updates to Rules or Scenes across multiple Locations.

Example use cases include:

  • Batch creating or updating rules for different departments in an office building.
  • Synchronize device behavior across large commercial spaces, like conference rooms or factory floors.
    • e.g., in a single request, define two Rules for many Locations
      • turn on conference room lights when the door operations
      • turn off the lights at 5:00 pm

Diagnostics APIs for Samsung Appliances​

Enterprises managing large fleets of Samsung appliances across properties can now leverage Diagnostics APIs to remotely monitor and manage appliance performance. This provides detailed telemetry on device health, usage patterns, and error diagnostics, all from the SmartThings cloud.

Key Features​

✅ Real-Time Monitoring: Get real-time status updates and performance data for any Samsung appliance connected to SmartThings.

✅ Detailed Error Reporting: Automatically log error codes and diagnostics information, allowing IT or facility managers to address issues before they escalate.

✅ Predictive Maintenance: Use historical performance data to predict and prevent equipment failure, improving the longevity of assets and reducing downtime.

Example use cases for diagnostic APIs include:

  • Property Management: Monitor the health of all Samsung appliances in a residential building or hotel.
  • Corporate Facilities: Ensure all kitchen and laundry appliances across corporate campuses are functioning optimally with predictive maintenance alerts.
  • Service Providers: Offer remote diagnostics services for customers, optimizing service visits and minimizing appliance downtime.