Balance Rewards API Updates
We want to let you know about some healthy changes we have now implemented for the Balance Rewards API.
New General Exercise Activity Type:
We have added the ability for you to post activities like:
- Weight Lifting
- Push-Ups
- Sit-Ups
- Cross-Fit
- Jump-Rope
- Rowing
- Yoga
- etc...
All you need to do is send the activity type as:
Along with the duration of the activity in seconds:
"duration": 1200,
"type": "cross-fit"
}
This will reward your users once a day for 20 points*
New Points Total Endpoint:
We have opened up a new endpoint, and we think it will really reward your integrations. The new Balance Rewards points endpoint:
Gives your app the ability to use the oAuth tokens you already have for your users to get the total number of Balance Rewards points a user has!
POST: /api/steps/brpoints/v1?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY {
"access_token": "ACCESS_TOKEN",
"affiliate_id": "AFFILIATE_ID",
"transaction_id": "1234567890123456",
"act":"getBRPoints"
}
Sample Response:
{
"healthy_choice_points": 10940,
"total_rewards_points": 10940,
"transaction_id": "1234567890123456"
}
Upcoming Rate Limiting Changes:
We going to be adding in some rate limiting on March 26th, 2015 at 12:00 AM CST.
So what does this mean?
| Endpoint | Requests Per Minute (RPM) |
|---|---|
| /api/steps/brpoints/v1 | 500 RPM |
| /api/steps/activity/v1 | 500 RPM |
| /api/oauthtoken/delete/v1 | 500 RPM |
| /api/oauthtoken/v1 | 500 RPM |
The Rate limiting amount was based upon the highest activity we had seen from a review done of the current integrations.
Let us know if you have any concerns via a quick message to our email address below.
*Disclaimer: Daily limit of 20 points for general exercise fitness activities (one award per day).
Coming Soon: Walgreens Cards for Google Now!
Walgreens has partnered with Google to create an even more convenient shopping experience with Now cards in the Google app. When you have the Walgreens app installed, your Balance® Rewards barcode will automatically appear when you enter a Walgreens store, so you’re ready to check out before you even start shopping. For this Now card and many more, just tap the Google app icon on your Android device.
Sample Card Below:
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Say Hi to iGreet: A New QuickPrints Cards Integration
Walgreens is proud to introduce iGreet for iPhone as our latest QuickPrints API integration. iGreet is an app that enables you to send greeting cards in a unique and brand new way. It brings static greeting cards come to life by using augmented reality technology. With iGreet, you can send emotional experiences to your loved ones easily and happily by simply tapping a few buttons.
The iGreet (http://igreet.co) app is comprised of two main functions ‘order’ and ‘scan’. To order an iGreet card, you can simply choose the one you like from the buying list, order-print-pick up from Walgreens and enjoy the experience. To view an iGreet card, you just need to hold your card well, press the scan button and scan the front image, then watch and smile.
According to iGreet Founder & CEO, Vicho Dimitrov, "Walgreens is the largest drugstore chain in the United States, operating more than 8200 drugstores across the country. This is something an app developer can not recreate but certainly love to leverage. Being able to integrate with such a platform is definitely a great innovative digital experience and a win-win solution for both iGreet and Walgreens. Besides, QuickPrints is available for all platforms and it is super easy to integrate. It is the best solution for our distribution."
Don't delay, download iGreet for iPhone and print a unique greeting card for this holiday season today!
20% Off All QuickPrints Orders
SAVE NOW! Download any integrated Walgreens QuickPrints API apps and get 20% off your order with the coupon code QPSAVE* today! Check out our latest and greatest list of integrations in our QuickPrints App Showcase blog.
* Coupon code QPSAVE valid thru December 31, 2015 on integrated Walgreens QuickPrints API applications. Code must be entered in the mobile app QuickPrints checkout flow to apply discount. Timing will be determined by Walgreens server clock. Discount does not apply to previous purchases or taxes. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer valid on integrated Walgreens QuickPrints API applications only. Walgreens reserve the right to expire the offer at any time. In store sales associates reserve the right to monitor and prevent offer abuse.
Photo Hack Day NYC: Awesome Photo Hacks in December
The Walgreens API team is very excited to be involved again with Photo Hack Day and will be heading to the city that never sleeps (NYC) for Photo Hack Day 6 to take place at Aviary’s headquarters on December 6-7, 2014.
This event offers a really great opportunity to work alongside our Walgreens Developer Evangelist to create a magical QuickPrints integration. We have been involved with past Photo Hack Days at Dropbox (2012) and Facebook (2013) and have always had a great experience with the many photo partners we meet and foster at theses events!
We look forward to some awesome innovative ideas from this event, which you can learn more about at http://photohackday.org.
Introducing Misfit: A new Balance Rewards API Integration
Walgreens is pleased to announce the newest Balance Rewards API integration, Misfit is now available via the Apple App Store.
Misfit is a sleek top-of-the-line fitness wearable organization with two integrated products, the shine and the flash. Misfit’s beautifully designed minimilist devices attach anywhere on your body via the many various upgrades and accessories. Then simply track your steps and sleep as time progresses. The app allows you to join in with friends and family as you make healthier chooses through the competitive Today and Yesterday views. Shine and Flash's long-lasting batteries and automatic wireless syncing mean you’ll spend less time plugging in and more time moving. We are proud to have such a innovative partner as one of the launching apps with the Balance Rewards API. We can’t wait to see what healthy choices you take in order to stay fit with Misfit.
Start elegantly tracking today by downloading the app from the Apple App Store.