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name: add-devices
description: Use this guide when the customer wants to add devices by linking a provider account such as Google, Alexa or Tuya.
metadata:
  title: Add devices through provider linking
  guide-id: adding-devices
  content-authorship: HUMAN_MIXED_WITH_AI
  author: Port OS Team
  last modified: 2026, october, 18
---

# Add devices through provider linking

Read the public [plugin catalog](https://portoperatingsystem.com/plugins/). Match the provider by its exact name, then inspect supported capabilities, prerequisites, limitations and current availability before asking the user to sign in.

Devices enter Port OS through a plugin/provider account link. The user performs sign-in/consent on the provider and Port OS pages; an agent must not ask for their password. After linking, enumerate authorized endpoints and inspect actual capabilities. Catalog availability does not guarantee every vendor device implements every action.

Use [first setup](https://portoperatingsystem.com/docs/for-ai/guides/first-setup.md) to verify one safe device and [troubleshooting](https://portoperatingsystem.com/docs/for-ai/guides/troubleshooting.md) for expired provider links.