Device Type

The DeviceType enum represents the type of device making a request to the system. It helps in classifying client platforms for analytics, security, personalization, and business logic decisions.

In a modern application ecosystem, requests can originate from various platforms, such as:

• Native mobile apps (iOS, Android)

• Desktop software

• Web browsers

• Smart devices (e.g., Smart TVs, IoT)

• Background services (e.g., Google Sync)

Description of Values

Name	Value	Description
ChromeOS	1	A device running on Chrome OS.
Desktop	2	A desktop application or browser from Windows, macOS, or Linux.
GoogleSync	3	Google Sync services, typically background sync processes.
Mobile	4	A mobile device (Android, iPhone, iPad) using a mobile app or browser.
SmartDevice	5	Smart TVs, IoT devices, or other non-traditional smart platforms.
Unspecified	6	The device type could not be identified from the request.
Web	7	A web browser accessing the application, but platform not specifically known.

The DeviceType is a foundational concept in the API's design that brings structure to how the backend perceives and responds to different client environments.

By enforcing a consistent classification logic, the platform achieves better maintainability, scalability, and user-specific behavior.