SmartApps

SmartApps are Groovy-based programs that allow a user to tap into the capabilities of their devices to automate their lives.

If you haven’t written a SmartApp yet, there are a few resouces you should check out:

• How to Build a SmartApp Demo Video (2 minutes)
• Getting Started Guide - a tutorial for creating your first SmartApp.

After that, you should review the Anatomy & Life-Cycle of a SmartApp to understand the overall structure and lifecycle of a SmartApp.

The contents of this guide are below:

• Anatomy & Life-Cycle of a SmartApp
• Preferences & Settings
• Storing Data
• Events and Subscriptions
• Devices
• Modes
• Routines
• Scheduling
• Sunset and Sunrise
• Calling Web Services
• Sending Notifications
• Example: Bon Voyage
• Submitting SmartApps for Publication