# Device Manufacturer Guidance

- [Building a Seam-Compatible Smart Lock API](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/building-a-seam-compatible-smart-lock-api.md): A practical guide for device manufacturers on building a robust smart lock API.
- [Implementing Authentication](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/building-a-seam-compatible-smart-lock-api/implementing-authentication.md): A guide to implementing OAuth2 so Seam can securely connect to your platform and access user devices.
- [Implementing your Device Model & Discovery](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/building-a-seam-compatible-smart-lock-api/implementing-your-device-model-and-discovery.md): How to structure your device schema and expose the endpoints Seam uses to list and sync a user’s locks.
- [Implementing Lock Actions](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/building-a-seam-compatible-smart-lock-api/implementing-lock-actions.md): How to process lock and unlock requests and send events that confirm the final outcome.
- [Implementing Access Codes](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/building-a-seam-compatible-smart-lock-api/implementing-access-codes.md): How to create, update, list, and track PIN codes on smart locks through your API.
- [Webhooks & Events](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/building-a-seam-compatible-smart-lock-api/webhooks-and-events.md)
- [Creating a Seam-Compatible Intercom API](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/creating-a-seam-compatible-intercom-api.md)
- [Creating OAuth Endpoints](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/creating-a-seam-compatible-intercom-api/creating-oauth-endpoints.md): How to create a Seam-Compatible OAuth endpoint.
- [Creating Intercom CRUD Endpoints](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/creating-a-seam-compatible-intercom-api/creating-intercom-crud-endpoints.md)
- [Creating Access Code CRUD Endpoints](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/creating-a-seam-compatible-intercom-api/creating-access-code-crud-endpoints.md)
- [Creating the Health Endpoint](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-manufacturer-guidance/creating-a-seam-compatible-intercom-api/creating-the-health-endpoint.md)


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