Earlier this yr, SmartThings introduced a brand new program referred to as Certification by Similarity (CbS) inside our Works with Samsung SmartThings (WWST) companion program. This program is designed for Good Dwelling OEM’s to have the ability to certify portfolios of merchandise, slightly than certifying every product one after the other.
Moreover, we launched a brand new developer function referred to as Product Cloning, which permits companions to enter the small print of 1 product and replica for all the same merchandise.
A lot of our gadget manufacturing companions have a portfolio of units which have the identical good expertise on the within however are available many various shapes, colours, and different variations. We’re making it simpler and extra price environment friendly than ever to certify the complete portfolio.
After releasing this new certification choice, we’ve got heard wonderful critiques from our companions. Learn on to find tips on how to reap the benefits of this new providing.
“We love SmartThings’ new Developer Middle and used the Certification Console to shortly certify our complete portfolio of units.”
Antonin Carre, Product Supervisor Partnerships & Integrations for WiZ at Signify
Product Cloning
SmartThings Product Cloning permits you to enter data for one product and clone it to generate a number of entries for all comparable merchandise. The comparable merchandise embody all of the important data — all you must do is replace the distinctive identifiers, just like the Matter Product ID and Mannequin Quantity.
Get Began
Easy methods to clone a product:
- Go to the SmartThings Certification Console.
- Navigate to the Merchandise web page (second icon from the highest on the left).
- Enter your product particulars for one product and reserve it.
- Navigate again to the Merchandise web page. Below the Actions menu on the product, you may have an choice to create a number of merchandise without delay with Product Cloning.
You’ll be able to add as much as 10 clones with the choice to enter the distinctive identifiers. As soon as created, the clones seem in your Merchandise listing; you may open them up and modify any of the small print earlier than submitting for WWST Certification.
WWST Certification by Similarity
Certification by Similarity (CbS) permits you to cut back your WWST certification time and price by figuring out associated merchandise with comparable core performance however with totally different mannequin numbers and minor variations like colours, shapes, or regional variations.
Instance Certification by Similarity use case with a portfolio of RGBW, RGB, and white steadiness mild bulbs:
Begin by submitting a main product for certification that could be a superset of all of the portfolio options — reminiscent of one of many RGBW mild bulbs. As soon as the first product testing is full, the same units — such because the RGB and white steadiness mild bulbs — can get fast-tracked via certification, free of charge. Extra units will be both submitted concurrently the first product or at a later date. All you must do is submit the product data and hyperlink it with the first product. We then confirm that the options are the identical as your main product and grant you certification.
Units that Can Be Thought-about for CbS
The next standards have to be met for the units to be thought-about for CbS:
Word: Cloud Linked Units might have totally different Machine Profiles and nonetheless be thought-about for Certification by Similarity. That is attainable provided that the Capabilities for comparable merchandise are a subset of the first product. If the same gadget has extra Capabilities, partial testing is required.
Be taught extra about CbS within the Developer Documentation and Certification Console.
Get Began
Easy methods to submit comparable merchandise for WWST:
- Go to the SmartThings Certification Console.
- Navigate to the Certifications web page.
- Submit your main product for certification.
- Navigate again to the Certifications web page and choose the goal comparable product to certify. You now have the choice to hyperlink this submission with the main product.
- Choose the related main product and submit your product for certification.
Certification by Similarity FAQs
How is the first product decided?
→ The main product has all of the Capabilities of different units within the group. On this instance, Product 4 or Product 5 could possibly be the first.
How can we assure CbS will probably be authorized earlier than submitting for WWST certification?
→ We suggest following the rules within the Developer Documentation. The WWST workforce makes the ultimate resolution after reviewing your submission.
Ought to I submit the first product and await it to be absolutely licensed earlier than submitting secondary units to be thought-about for CbS, or can all the merchandise be submitted collectively?
→ When submitting merchandise, you don’t want to attend. You’ll be able to submit the main product and comparable merchandise on the similar time.
I’ve a number of manufacturers, together with some which have the identical {hardware} and firmware. Can CbS be prolonged to those a number of manufacturers?
→ With a purpose to be thought-about for CbS, merchandise should include the identical model. View our documentation to overview the CbS program necessities.
How does the publication / timing work for CbS units in comparison with the first product?
→ See our Publish Your Machine information on publication/timing.
Wish to combine your gadget(s) with SmartThings? Go to our Developer Middle to get began and entry Product Cloning and Certification by Similarity instruments.
