Opening an App from a WebPage

Question

I am developing a web app which I need to open a particular app. I have found this site: http://handleopenurl.com/ which gives some of the app url. But there isn't the app that I want, which is PolyCom RealPresence.

How can I get any app url which is not in that site.

I have tried the following:

<a href="tel:99845075">99845075</a> <!-- Works -->
<a href="sms:99845075">New SMS Message</a> <!-- Works -->
<a href="itms-apps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pages/id361309726?mt=8&uo=4">ITunes</a> <!-- Works -->
<a href="realpresence://callTo">PolycOM</a> <!-- Do not Work -->

Thanks,

Mark

Answer 1

a Polycom rep says the only way to call in the app is IP dialing only (basic mode), or with alias or IP based (pro mode) - custom URL scheme to open the app and direct a specific call is not supported as of June 2013

see Polycom rep answer identical question here on their forums - http://community.polycom.com/t5/RealPresence-Mobile/Is-it-possible-for-the-RealPresence-Mobile-iOS-to-dial-URL/td-p/13480

Answer 2

Check out Implementing Custom URL Schemes in iOS App Programming Guide: Advanced App Tricks.

If the third party app in question implements a custom URL scheme, you need to figure out what it is and use that. Otherwise, I'm afraid you're out of luck.