API Sample Request

Last Updated on : 2024-06-21 07:11:58download

This topic describes how to use Postman to make API requests and control devices. A robot vacuum is used as an example in this topic.

Prerequisites

Procedure

  1. Get a token.
    Call the Get access_token with simple mode operation to get the value of access_token. The value is required when you call API operations to control devices.
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  2. Call the Get the function list operation to get the instruction set that is supported by the device. You can use the instruction set to control the device.
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  3. Call the Send device commands operation to control the device. You can send a command that is supported by the device to achieve the required effect.

    Note: For more information, see API Reference.

API Sample Request

The following code block in the API request body shows how to start a robot vacuum:

{
	"commands":[
		{
			"code": "power",
			"value":true
		}
	]
}

Operation result

The robot vacuum is started to run as expected.
API Sample Request