How to manage device names and availability

Select the exact endpoint and read its management operation. Rename, enable/disable, delete or synchronize only where the published operation and device/provider support it. Use endpoint:write plus the required resource rule; control scope alone is insufficient.

Do not disable or delete a device merely because it is confusing or unavailable. Explain the effect and follow the user's intent. Apply documented ETag/version preconditions, inspect conflicts and preserve newer edits. If a response says the edit committed with cleanup pending, read back state before retrying. See groups and troubleshooting.