# Seam Documentation

Connect your IoT devices and systems using Seam! From smart locks and thermostats, to whole building access control systems, Seam integrates hundreds of device types and puts them behind a standardized, intuitive API.

Unlock doors. Create access codes. Set temperatures. Grant access. Get started with Seam!

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You can control your smart locks easily with the Seam API. In this video, learn how to get started!
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You can control your thermostats easily with the Seam API. In this video, learn how to get started!
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With the Seam API, you can grant users access to entrances controlled by a variety of access control systems. In this video, learn how to get started!
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## Getting Started

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Quick Start</strong> (5 mins)</td><td>Learn how to connect a device and issue your first API call. →</td><td></td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-62ce9240b0c905ff6e26764b662b6bab6e4a43d6%2Fseam-quick-start-light.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9c5ef15a-fd22-491b-a02d-7ee8076a32c5">seam-quick-start-light.png</a></td><td><a href="quickstart">quickstart</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Get an API Key</strong> (free)</td><td>Sign up for Seam Console and get your API key. →</td><td></td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-13370712e2971702ab2612cd41e977cf8640525b%2Fseam-api-key.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fcd90824-8ef2-4c32-9e7a-11f0eaa2adc2">seam-api-key.png</a></td><td><a href="https://console.seam.co/">https://console.seam.co/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Install a Seam SDK</strong> (free)</td><td>Develop your IoT apps in your favorite language. →</td><td></td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-21cc1e316563cdcc57fb3a03efb24af84c7914a2%2FSeam-SDKs.png?alt=media">Seam-SDKs.png</a></td><td><a href="api/installation">installation</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Device and System APIs

Explore our device API guides to start connecting and controlling specific device and system categories.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden><select></select></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Door Locks API</strong></td><td>Get started →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-97527f0723dca4c0b1bcede857686c78b59d0b55%2Fsmart-locks-16-9.png?alt=media&#x26;token=dd33ce3e-ade4-4c65-9f3d-54bac59a6598">smart-locks-16-9.png</a></td><td></td><td><a href="capability-guides/smart-locks">smart-locks</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thermostats API</strong></td><td>Get started →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5c94bee72027eb539f96ed06bd3efa6bfe43fcb3%2Fthermostats-cover.png?alt=media">thermostats-cover.png</a></td><td></td><td><a href="capability-guides/thermostats">thermostats</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Noise</strong> <strong>Sensors API</strong></td><td>Get started →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3d31f13ee94c9fc4dbc5604ad4c38251af579ebf%2Fsensors-16-9.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4d6fdb82-d9b8-4bf7-982e-bd211856be61">sensors-16-9.png</a></td><td></td><td><a href="capability-guides/noise-sensors">noise-sensors</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Access Control Systems API</strong></td><td>Get started →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-49ab578e11151646f113536af3ac695fb7bf5475%2Facs-cover.png?alt=media">acs-cover.png</a></td><td></td><td><a href="capability-guides/access-systems">access-systems</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Device and System Integration Guides

Explore our in-depth guides to get started with specific devices or systems.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>August Locks</strong></td><td>Connect and control August locks. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1c660eaacea64e6319f4b455ba7e0e8f7a4c6f60%2Faugust-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=4dbfe7e5-1a6b-4840-8bcf-52016fb3e5f2">august-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/august-locks/get-started-with-august-locks">get-started-with-august-locks</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/august-locks/get-started-with-august-locks">get-started-with-august-locks</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Yale Locks</strong></td><td>Connect and control Yale locks. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2e98dcc4ae41b1a19fdd48c34a544b395af4cfc2%2Fyale-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=a924bdee-3a21-405d-be5b-539f88ab6587">yale-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/yale-locks/get-started-with-yale-locks">get-started-with-yale-locks</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/yale-locks/get-started-with-yale-locks">get-started-with-yale-locks</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Schlage Locks</strong></td><td>Connect and control Schlage locks. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-947933461cbdbba9b8df75191d2dbc3e767fd23b%2Fschlage-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=cb8f0f51-e267-4dc7-a9d2-8e854f1170c1">schlage-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/schlage-locks/get-started-with-schlage-locks">get-started-with-schlage-locks</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/schlage-locks/get-started-with-schlage-locks">get-started-with-schlage-locks</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Kwikset Locks</strong></td><td>Connect and control Kwikset locks. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0c6803db0e2b73715a30e399f6bf416d951e75f3%2Fkwikset-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=55034565-ed4a-4669-b760-b7d2d43450fe">kwikset-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/kwikset-locks/get-started-with-kwikset-wifi-locks">get-started-with-kwikset-wifi-locks</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/kwikset-locks/get-started-with-kwikset-wifi-locks">get-started-with-kwikset-wifi-locks</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Salto Locks</strong></td><td>Connect and control Salto locks and devices. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f9fc7a961f03252cba673e613b6d1fe07ebf134e%2Fsalto-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=6a411669-60fc-4768-b3eb-177f907e12fc">salto-getting-started-guide-cover.jpg</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/salto-locks/get-started-with-salto-locks">get-started-with-salto-locks</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/salto-locks/get-started-with-salto-locks">get-started-with-salto-locks</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>TTLock</strong></td><td>Connect and control TTLock devices. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6d80ed86d6bdd662dc427cb39e727daf35fe4a32%2Fttlock_get-started-cover_light.png?alt=media">ttlock_get-started-cover_light.png</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/ttlock-locks/get-started-with-ttlock-devices">get-started-with-ttlock-devices</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/ttlock-locks/get-started-with-ttlock-devices">get-started-with-ttlock-devices</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Nuki Locks</strong></td><td>Connect and control Nuki devices. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-bea460bce8ecb4698b7d83e1dff3785db5be0e36%2Fnuki-getting-seo-cover.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=99664a6a-3ac0-4f94-ba32-c26de72625c9">nuki-getting-seo-cover.jpg</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/nuki-locks/get-started-with-nuki-locks">get-started-with-nuki-locks</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/nuki-locks/get-started-with-nuki-locks">get-started-with-nuki-locks</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Minut Sensors</strong></td><td>Connect and control Minut sensors. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-97762eec9d5d91e716016dcad5ab87c414c3a8ac%2Fminut-getting-seo-cover.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=7a7af948-0554-4169-a643-7a93cbf45b23">minut-getting-seo-cover.jpg</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/minut-sensors/get-started-with-minut-sensors">get-started-with-minut-sensors</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/minut-sensors/get-started-with-minut-sensors">get-started-with-minut-sensors</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NoiseAware Sensors</strong></td><td>Connect and control NoiseAware sensors. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8e4fbc2dc860a8fcc03b902786ad1e03b94d5ed6%2Fnoiseaware-getting-seo-cover.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=a920f0ce-ec9c-4b80-8f8b-4a6fb06a85f3">noiseaware-getting-seo-cover.jpg</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/noiseaware-sensors/get-started-with-noiseaware-sensors">get-started-with-noiseaware-sensors</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/noiseaware-sensors/get-started-with-noiseaware-sensors">get-started-with-noiseaware-sensors</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2N Intercom</strong></td><td>Connect and control 2N devices. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6e74877b6b0df4b38e109b88fa3383c682f8c350%2F2n-getting-started-seo-cover.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e20103dd-833f-4c82-9a57-7756e8c43a6e">2n-getting-started-seo-cover.png</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/2n-intercom-systems/get-started-with-2n-intercoms">get-started-with-2n-intercoms</a></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/2n-intercom-systems/get-started-with-2n-intercoms">get-started-with-2n-intercoms</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ecobee Thermostats</strong></td><td>Connect and control ecobee thermostats. →</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>igloohome Locks</strong></td><td>Connect and control igloohome locks. →</td><td><a href="https://2727122207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxnN2A67918om1UthYWsF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c32f2ea9c0c57049d5217ae3aae02326fe35f823%2Figloo-getting-seo-cover.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e64b4af8-ba8f-437b-9f67-ce69250aa1d1">igloo-getting-seo-cover.png</a></td><td></td><td><a href="device-and-system-integration-guides/igloohome-locks/get-started-with-igloo-locks">get-started-with-igloo-locks</a></td></tr></tbody></table>