FAQs

Q) Where is the Remote SDK library?

A) There is no library provided. Instead a customer can use any WebSocket server as required.

Q) Why can't I make REST requests to the Remote SDK API on the phone?

A) Even though the style of API documentation is similar to REST, the API is a WebSocket API, not a REST API. The only way to the use the Remote SDK API is via a WebSocket server.

Q) How can I have I have two API calls "In Flight" at the same time?

A) See note in Remote SDK API Invocation

Q) Why is my integer or boolean value change being rejected by the Config SetParams call?

A) To retain parity with the XML processing internals, SetParams() and GetParams() use strings to get or set any value, even when the value is logically other type, such as integer or boolean.

Q) I issued a request to the phone, why did I get an event in response?

A) Events can be sent from the phone at any time, so even when your WebSockets server is waiting for a response, it must be prepared to first receive an event.