Smartcar API
Overview
Lock and unlock vehicles and get data like odometer reading and location. Works on most new cars
Smartcar is a vehicle API. Requests are authenticated with OAuth. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- OAuth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Vehicle
Questions
Does the Smartcar API need an API key?
Yes. The Smartcar API uses OAuth authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Can I call the Smartcar API from the browser?
Yes. The Smartcar API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the Smartcar API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Smartcar API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the Smartcar API?
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