Technical FAQs

 

What's different about the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers?
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers will help consumers think differently about what routers and networking equipment can do in the home. The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers can grow with today's changing technology. They are part of an ecosystem that can continuously be upgraded with new software features and can update automatically when needed to provide new functionality when it's available. The software features include significantly more functionality beyond what traditional routers offer. This new functionality will be exposed through appropriate APIs and made available to the ecosystem through the SDK.
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What's unique about the architecture?
Our unique cloud-based architecture touches all Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router APIs through the cloud along with enriched cloud-based functionalities. Web services API calls to the cloud allow developers to develop applications and services in a very agile manner.
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What is Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is the name for the cloud infrastructure that is available as part of the above described architecture designed and developed for Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers.
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What is the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi platform?
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi platform includes the software that runs on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers and the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi infrastructure.
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What does the SDK include?
The SDK includes documentation and sample code for the APIs to access both the cloud functionalities and the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers.
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What is a service?
A service is the entity that runs on the cloud or the embedded Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router that enables an application. Linksys provides several services, so in most cases the services you need are available from Linksys and require no coding from you. Please become an approved developer to learn more.
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For what kinds of devices can I develop apps?
You can create apps for any device that supports making simple web services calls. However, we plan on allowing additional devices in phases for various non technical purposes. Please become an approved developer to learn more.
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What routers can support the services or apps created with the platform?
The platform and ecosystem supports all Linksys Smart Wi-Fi routers (EA series). We understand the need for developers to reach as many devices as possible with their apps, so we are also supporting the Linksys E4200 v2 router. As we move forward, we will attempt to support as many currently-shipping devices as possible so that the install base continues to grow for our developers.
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What skill set do I need to develop an app?
You should have experience with application development on the device of your choice and know how to make web services calls to a server in the cloud.
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What type of support is provided to developers?
Our primary goal is to make sure members of our Linksys Developer Community are successful and have a positive experience when creating apps for our platform and ecosystem. We are doing many things to ensure we meet that objective. We have various tools available and approved developers can contact us as needed.
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Is there an approval process for the apps?
Yes, when your app is finished, you submit it to our team for approval. Our primary focus is to ensure the applications on the platform meet quality criteria and consistency and ensure consumer privacy and home security is not compromised. Please become an approved developer to learn more.
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What is the timeline for the approval process?
The approval process will depend on the complexity of your app and the service you choose. It could be as little as a few business days.
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