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The service objects can be found in the panel on the right side of the screen inside the app builder.

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Start by drag and dropping the object onto the canvas or simply click to add it automatically.

Their color representation is purple:

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Service Objects are enabling you to access external services like Voice, Music, SMS or many more. Each service has to properly be configured in order to work with your app. You can install Services from the Store.

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Introduction

Service Objects in the App Builder are used to receive and send out information from external 3rd party services.

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For a detailed explanation of the Service Objects check out the Object Reference.


Purpose

Service Objects in the App Builder are purple and enable you to access external information services like Twilio or an Infrared Database. Services have to be activated in order to properly work with your app.

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Read more about Services.


Categories

Service Objects are structured into multiple categories.

Multimedia

Multimedia services are used to control various external and internal media services. The Twilio service can be used to send text messages from a twilio account, while the infrared service can be used in conjunction with an IR emitter to interface with a multitude of IR devices.

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To read more about Multimedia Service Objects click the link below:

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https://quantumintegrate.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/QOR/pages/277382184/Multimedia+Service
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Data

Data services are used to store data in an application, even after the application has been cycled off. The Database object stores multiple values whereas the Persistent Value object stores only a single value.

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To read more about Data Service Objects click the link below:

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https://quantumintegrate.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/QOR/pages/279577557/Data+Service
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Timing

Timing services are used for scheduling specific events like sunrise, sunset or a specific time of the day. They can trigger anything within your app.

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To read more about Timing Service Objects click the link below:

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https://quantumintegrate.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/QOR/pages/1544683545/Timing+Service
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