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Account API vs Xiaomi IoT Platform

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with Xiaomi IoT Platform.

Account API

Enables users to manage their Vonage API Account by programmable means. More information is available here: <https://developer.nexmo.com/account/overview>.

Xiaomi IoT Platform

Xiaomi's smart home ecosystem — device control, scene automation, 600M+ connected devices

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Xiaomi IoT Platform

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAccount APIXiaomi IoT Platform
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

Xiaomi IoT Platform is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.