> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.seam.co/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Get started with NoiseAware Sensors > Learn how to connect and control your NoiseAware devices with the Seam API ## Overview Seam provides a universal API to connect and control many brands of devices such as smart locks, thermostats, and sensors. This guide provides a rapid introduction to connecting and controlling your [NoiseAware](https://www.seam.co/manufacturers/noiseaware) devices (called "activity zones" by NoiseAware) using the Seam API. To learn more about other brands of devices supported by Seam, head over to our [integration page](https://www.seam.co/supported-devices-and-systems). To simplify the examples below, we'll use the following modules and utility variables: ## 1. Install Seam SDK Seam provides client libraries for many languages, such as JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, and others, as well as a Postman collection and [OpenAPI](https://connect.getseam.com/openapi.json) spec. * JavaScript / TypeScript ([npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/seam), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/javascript)) * Python ([pip](https://pypi.org/project/seam/), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/python)) * Ruby Gem ([rubygem](https://rubygems.org/gems/seam), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/ruby)) * PHP ([packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/seamapi/seam), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/php)) * C# ([nuget](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Seam), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/csharp)) ```bash theme={null} npm i seam ``` ```bash theme={null} pip install seam # For some development environments, use pip3 in this command instead of pip. ``` ```bash theme={null} bundle add seam ``` ```bash theme={null} composer require seamapi/seam ``` Install using [nuget](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Seam). Once installed, [sign-up for Seam](https://console.seam.co/) to get your API key, and export it as an environment variable: ``` $ export SEAM_API_KEY=seam_test2ZTo_0mEYQW2TvNDCxG5Atpj85Ffw ``` This guide uses a Sandbox Workspace. Only virtual activity zones can be connected. If you need to connect a real Noiseaware device, use a non-sandbox workspace and API key. ## 2. Link NoiseAware Account with Seam To control your NoiseAware device via the Seam API, you must first authorize your Seam workspace against your NoiseAware account. To do so, Seam provides[ Connect Webviews](/core-concepts/connect-webviews): pre-built UX flows that walk you through authorizing your application to control your NoiseAware device. ### Create a Connect Webview ```javascript JavaScript theme={null} import { Seam } from 'seam' const seam = new Seam() const connectWebview = await seam.connectWebviews.create({ accepted_providers: ["noiseaware"], }) console.log(connectWebview.login_successful) // false // Send the webview URL to your user console.log(connectWebview.url) ``` ```python Python theme={null} from seam import Seam seam = Seam() webview = seam.connect_webviews.create(accepted_providers=["noiseaware"]) assert webview.login_successful is False # Send this webview url to your user! print(webview.url) ``` ```ruby Ruby theme={null} require "seam" seam = Seam.new(api_key: "MY_API_KEY") webview = seam.connect_webviews.create( accepted_providers: ["noiseaware"] ) puts webview.login_successful # false # Send the webview URL to your user puts webview.url ``` ```php PHP theme={null} use Seam\SeamClient; $seam = new SeamClient("YOUR_API_KEY"); $webview = $seam->connect_webviews->create( accepted_providers: ["noiseaware"] ); echo json_encode($webview) /* {"connect_webview_id":"70c4df9e-1070-441f-92f8-fd6524062cec","workspace_id":"d7418ff3-a476-4f48-9a4b-211d1d21a03d","url":"https:\/\/connect.getseam.com\/connect_webviews\/view?connect_webview_id=70c4df9e-1070-441f-92f8-fd6524062cec&auth_token=9HJbwWKbD5aJLifZcozU9WWZXxropn9Bg","connected_account_id":null,"status":"pending","custom_redirect_url":null,"custom_redirect_failure_url":null,"created_at":"2023-02-09T02:14:06.147745+00:00","error":null} */ ``` ### Authorize Your Workspace Navigate to the URL returned by the Webview object. Since you are using a sandbox workspace, complete the login flow by entering the NoiseAware [sandbox test accounts ](./noiseaware-sample-data)credentials below: * **email**: [jane@example.com](mailto:jane@example.com) * **password**: 1234 Seam Connect Webview flow to connect NoiseAware account with Seam ### Get the New Webview After you complete the login above, you'll get an event for [`connected_account.created`](/api/events/object)if you set up a [webhook handler](/developer-tools/webhooks). Otherwise you can just poll for the webview until it's status changes, as shown below: ```javascript JavaScript theme={null} const updatedWebview = await seam.connectWebviews.get( connectWebview.connect_webview_id, ) console.log(updatedWebview.login_successful) // true ``` ```python Python theme={null} updated_webview = seam.connect_webviews.get( webview.connect_webview_id ) assert updated_webview.login_successful # true ``` ```ruby Ruby theme={null} updated_webview = seam.connect_webviews.get(connect_webview_id: webview.connect_webview_id) puts updated_webview.login_successful # true ``` ```php PHP theme={null} $webview = $seam->connect_webviews->get($webview->id); echo json_encode($webview); ``` ## 3. Retrieve NoiseAware NoiseAware noise devices appear with the `device_type` `"noiseaware_activity_zone"`. ```javascript JavaScript theme={null} const devices = await seam.devices.list({ device_type: 'noiseaware_activity_zone', }) console.log(devices[0]) /_ { device_id: '617415c6-2aa4-43ac-b436-879951f891b0', device_type: 'noiseaware_activity_zone', capabilities_supported: [ 'noise_detection' ], properties: { online: true, manufacturer: 'noiseaware', has_direct_power: true, noiseaware_metadata: { device_id: '98765', device_name: 'Conference Room', noise_level_nrs: 0, noise_level_decibel: 2 }, name: 'Conference Room', image_url: 'https://connect.getseam.com/assets/images/devices/noiseaware_logo_square.png', image_alt_text: 'NoiseAware Noise Sensor' }, location: null, connected_account_id: 'cf7d41f9-cdbb-444a-b3f0-5a8143727dbd', workspace_id: '2c5f5397-37b9-4236-beac-f47f050d42cd', created_at: '2023-05-19T20:06:10.789Z', errors: [], warnings: [] } _/ ``` ```python Python theme={null} devices = seam.devices.list(device_type="noiseaware_activity_zone") devices[0] # Device( # Device( # device_id="617415c6-2aa4-43ac-b436-879951f891b0", # device_type="noiseaware_activity_zone", # location=None, # properties={ # "online": True, # "manufacturer": "noiseaware", # "has_direct_power": True, # "noiseaware_metadata": { # "device_id": "98765", # "device_name": "Conference Room", # "noise_level_nrs": 0, # "noise_level_decibel": 2}, # "name": "Conference Room", # "image_url": "https://connect.getseam.com/assets/images/devices/noiseaware_logo_square.png", # "image_alt_text": "NoiseAware Noise Sensor" # }, # capabilities_supported=["noise_detection"], # errors=[] # ) ``` ```ruby Ruby theme={null} seam.devices.list( device_type: "noiseaware_activity_zone" ).first # true, # "manufacturer"=>"noiseaware", # "has_direct_power"=>true, # "noiseaware_metadata"=>{ # "device_id"=>"98765", # "device_name"=>"Conference Room", # "noise_level_nrs"=>0, # "noise_level_decibel"=>2 # }, # "name"=>"Conference Room", # "image_url"=>"https://connect.getseam.com/assets/images/devices/noiseaware_logo_square.png", # "image_alt_text"=>"NoiseAware Noise Sensor" # } # created_at=2023-05-19 20:06:10.789 UTC # errors=[] # warnings=[]> ``` ```php PHP theme={null} $devices = $seam->devices->list(device_type: 'noiseaware_activity_zone'); echo json_encode($device[0]); /* { device_id: '617415c6-2aa4-43ac-b436-879951f891b0', device_type: 'noiseaware_activity_zone', capabilities_supported: [ 'noise_detection' ], properties: { online: true, manufacturer: 'noiseaware', has_direct_power: true, noiseaware_metadata: { device_id: '98765', device_name: 'Conference Room', noise_level_nrs: 0, noise_level_decibel: 2 }, name: 'Conference Room', image_url: 'https://connect.getseam.com/assets/images/devices/noiseaware_logo_square.png', image_alt_text: 'NoiseAware Noise Sensor' }, location: null, connected_account_id: 'cf7d41f9-cdbb-444a-b3f0-5a8143727dbd', workspace_id: '2c5f5397-37b9-4236-beac-f47f050d42cd', created_at: '2023-05-19T20:06:10.789Z', errors: [], warnings: [] } */ ``` ## 4. Receive Noise Events NoiseAware users can define noise thresholds at which noise alerts are sent. You'll get an event for `noise_threshold.noise_threshold_triggered` when you set up a [webhook handler](/developer-tools/webhooks). You can also [poll for events](/api/events/list). NoiseAware has three distinct noise alerts: `newNoise`, `continuedNoise`, and `resolvedNoise`. It is essential to keep in mind that Seam will solely trigger the `noise_threshold.noise_threshold_triggered` event for `newNoise`. ```javascript JavaScript theme={null} app.post('/my_webhook_endpoint', (req, res) => { const event = req.body.event; // { // "event_id": "d8ffcf85-73f7-4383-b832-ed65db93c802", // "device_id": "617415c6-2aa4-43ac-b436-879951f891b0", // "event_type": "noise_sensor.noise_threshold_triggered", // "workspace_id": "2c5f5397-37b9-4236-beac-f47f050d42cd", // "created_at": "2023-03-14T05:00:35.451Z" // "occurred_at": "2023-05-20T00:01:31.273Z", // "noiseaware_metadata": { // "noiseaware_alert_info": "ALERT: Noise Sensors at [PropertyName] has sustained noise above the NRS threshold. dashboard.noiseaware.io/properties/[APIKey]", // "noiseaware_alert_time": "2023-05-20T00:01:31.180Z", // "noiseaware_alert_type": "newNoise", // "noiseaware_property_id": 12345, // "noiseaware_property_name": "Acme Corporation" // } }); ``` ```python Python theme={null} @app.route("/my_webhook_endpoint", methods=["POST"]) def endpoint(): event = request.json["event"] # { # "event_id": "d8ffcf85-73f7-4383-b832-ed65db93c802", # "device_id": "617415c6-2aa4-43ac-b436-879951f891b0", # "event_type": "noise_sensor.noise_threshold_triggered", # "workspace_id": "2c5f5397-37b9-4236-beac-f47f050d42cd", # "created_at": "2023-03-14T05:00:35.451Z" # "occurred_at": "2023-05-20T00:01:31.273Z", # "noiseaware_metadata": { # "noiseaware_alert_info": "ALERT: Noise Sensors at [PropertyName] has sustained noise above the NRS threshold. dashboard.noiseaware.io/properties/[APIKey]", # "noiseaware_alert_time": "2023-05-20T00:01:31.180Z", # "noiseaware_alert_type": "newNoise", # "noiseaware_property_id": 12345, # "noiseaware_property_name": "Acme Corporation" # } ``` ```ruby Ruby theme={null} post '/my_webhook_endpoint' do request.body.rewind payload = JSON.parse(request.body.read) event = payload['event'] # { # "event_id": "d8ffcf85-73f7-4383-b832-ed65db93c802", # "device_id": "617415c6-2aa4-43ac-b436-879951f891b0", # "event_type": "noise_sensor.noise_threshold_triggered", # "workspace_id": "2c5f5397-37b9-4236-beac-f47f050d42cd", # "created_at": "2023-03-14T05:00:35.451Z" # "occurred_at": "2023-05-20T00:01:31.273Z", # "noiseaware_metadata": { # "noiseaware_alert_info": "ALERT: Noise Sensors at [PropertyName] has sustained noise above the NRS threshold. dashboard.noiseaware.io/properties/[APIKey]", # "noiseaware_alert_time": "2023-05-20T00:01:31.180Z", # "noiseaware_alert_type": "newNoise", # "noiseaware_property_id": 12345, # "noiseaware_property_name": "Acme Corporation" # } # } end ``` ```php PHP theme={null} $app->post('/my_webhook_endpoint', function (Request $request, Response $response) { $data = $request->getParsedBody(); $event = $data['event']; // { // "event_id": "d8ffcf85-73f7-4383-b832-ed65db93c802", // "device_id": "617415c6-2aa4-43ac-b436-879951f891b0", // "event_type": "noise_sensor.noise_threshold_triggered", // "workspace_id": "2c5f5397-37b9-4236-beac-f47f050d42cd", // "created_at": "2023-03-14T05:00:35.451Z", // "occurred_at": "2023-05-20T00:01:31.273Z", // "noiseaware_metadata": { // "noiseaware_alert_info": "ALERT: Noise Sensors at [PropertyName] has sustained noise above the NRS threshold. dashboard.noiseaware.io/properties/[APIKey]", // "noiseaware_alert_time": "2023-05-20T00:01:31.180Z", // "noiseaware_alert_type": "newNoise", // "noiseaware_property_id": 12345, // "noiseaware_property_name": "Acme Corporation" // } // } }); ``` ## Next Steps Now that you've completed this guide, you can try to connect a real NoiseAware device. To do so, make sure to switch to a non-sandbox workspace and API key as real devices cannot be connected to sandbox workspaces. If you have any questions or want to report an issue, email us at [support@seam.co](mailto:support@seam.co)