Installation - overview
Overview
Learn what
you're installing
you're installing
cast-web-api
Install the bridge
on your network
on your network
Device handler
Install the 'drivers'
for SmartThings
for SmartThings
Done
First steps
cast-web-api (bridge on your network)
The cast-web-api device acts as a bridge between your Cast devices and your SmartThings hub. It needs to run 24/7 to ensure that you can always control your devices.
Device type handlers (in SmartThings)
The device types are the 'drivers' for SmartThings. You interact with them through the SmartThings app. Two device type handlers and one smartapp need to be installed.
cast-web-device
This is your Google Cast device.
cast-web-api
This adds the API as a device to your SmartThings app. It allows you to refresh all your devices, see the API's status and chech for updates. It is mainly a management device for SmartThings.
cast-web - service manager
The `Cast web service manager`allows you to discover, add and configure your Google Cast devices.