Purpose
IHVs and OEMs develop Windows Store device apps to expose their device's functionality in Windows 8. Device metadata associates the device with the Windows Store device app. When the user first plugs in their device, this app is downloaded from the Windows Store. This installation is seamless: it requires no extra work on the part of the user to obtain the software that they'll use to configure and control their device. Users also have the option of searching for Windows Store device apps in the Windows Store and downloading them manually. Windows Store device apps for internal system hardware can be pre-installed by the OEM for the most seamless user experience.
Windows Store device apps can be written for common devices (printers, web cams, or portable devices that support the WPD API). In addition, Windows Store device apps can be written for specialized devices like credit-card readers, eBook readers, and health or fitness devices.
The following resources tell you more about developing Windows Store device apps.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Experience for Windows 8 | This site provides an overview of Windows Store device apps and provides links to info on tasks common to all types of devices. |
| Device Metadata | This web page provides resources for developing the device metadata that provides device info and ties Windows Store device apps to your device. |
| Windows Store device apps for Camera | This web page provides resources for developing Windows Store device apps for cameras. |
| Windows Store device apps for Mobile Broadband | This web page provides resources for developing Windows Store device apps for mobile broadband providers. |
| Windows Store device apps for Play To Devices | This web page provides resources for developing Windows Store device apps for Play To devices. |
| Windows Store device apps for Print | This web page provides resources for developing Windows Store device apps for printers. |
| Windows Store device apps for other devices | This web page provides resources for developing Windows Store device apps for specialized devices. |
Developer audience
The Windows Store device apps are designed for use by IHV and OEM developers.
Related topics
Build date: 10/26/2012
