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
| Feature | Account API | Xiaomi IoT Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Xiaomi IoT Platform is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.