# ZR-CSAPI vs Controller Apps **URL:** \ **Category:** API and Webhooks\ **Created:** [January 25, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zr-csapi-vs-controller-apps/3105 "2019-01-25T14:49:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ben.jacobs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/ben.jacobs/32/239_2.png) [@ben.jacobs](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/ben.jacobs)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zr-csapi-vs-controller-apps/3105/1 "2019-01-25T14:49:59Z")
Hello, **Context** We are installing Zoom Rooms on Mac Minis as part of a wider AV installation. We will be writing a custom control system/interface for the client so that we can create a seamless experience with VC and other in-room functionality. However, the client has Zoom Rooms in other locations so wants a consistent experience. I am fairly new to Zoom, and trying to rapidly learn. I thought it best to ask here and learn from those with more experience! I have looked at all the documentation that I can. **Questions** 1. Does the ZR-CSAPI have feature parity with the Zoom Room Controller apps (e.g. for iPad) (i.e. can we build a custom controller with the same feature set)? 2. If not, are there any specific features missing or not yet implemented that it is useful to be aware of? Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Zach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/51bf81/32.png) [@Zach](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/Zach)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zr-csapi-vs-controller-apps/3105/2 "2019-01-25T17:49:00Z")
Hello Ben, For the current beta 16 release, and our next release (scheduled for this Sunday), the ZR-CSAPI will have most of the major features in the iPad Zoom Room Controller app, however it is missing a couple of features such as keypad during SIP calls, waiting room (new Zoom Room feature), multi-sharing, raise hands, assign co-host, assign person to write closed captions and a couple of other smaller features. You can see the full feature set in this documentation link: [https://zaapi.docs.stoplight.io/](https://zaapi.docs.stoplight.io/) However, for the most part you should be able to build a fully functional Zoom Room controller using the current API. ---
**Author:** ![ben.jacobs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/ben.jacobs/32/239_2.png) [@ben.jacobs](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/ben.jacobs)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 8:44am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zr-csapi-vs-controller-apps/3105/3 "2019-01-28T08:44:13Z")
Hi Zach, Thank you for your detailed answer, I appreciate that. Sounds like it should fit ours needs. In general is the ZR-CSAPI meant to “keep up” with new features (even if it’s a little behind)? ---
**Author:** ![Zach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/51bf81/32.png) [@Zach](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/Zach)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zr-csapi-vs-controller-apps/3105/4 "2019-01-28T18:07:54Z")
Hi Ben, Yes, so far new features have been released in our official ZR controller first, then the features have been exposed to the ZR-CSAPI. However, currently there are no further commitments on the ZR-CSAPI, it does not mean we will not add more features, but it is not a guarantee. ---
**Author:** ![ben.jacobs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/ben.jacobs/32/239_2.png) [@ben.jacobs](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/ben.jacobs)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zr-csapi-vs-controller-apps/3105/5 "2019-01-29T12:05:01Z")
Thank you for the information, really useful.