diff --git a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
index d02295f5..0126b989 100644
--- a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
+++ b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ from aaredaqlib.models import (
     PuckLoadedInfo,
     SampleShortInfoList,
     DAQStatusModel, BeamlineStatus, SessionStatus, SampleCameraSettings, AutofocusSettings, BoundingBoxModel,
-    ZoomModeEnum, CrystalSize)
+    ZoomModeEnum, CrystalSize, SimpleScanParameters)
 from aaredaqlib.raster_grid import RasterGridRequest, CompletedRasterGrid, CompletedRasterGridElem
 from aaredaqlib.rotation_scan import RotationScanRequest, CompletedRotationScan
 from aaredaqlib.sample_geometry import SampleGeometryModel
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ class AareDAQ:
         self.crystal_size = CrystalSize(x=0,y=0,z=0)
         self.last_best_b_factor = None
         self.last_best_res = None
+        self.auto_params = SimpleScanParameters()
 
     @property
     def state(self) -> BeamlineStateEnum:
@@ -85,6 +86,14 @@ class AareDAQ:
 
         self.last_time = end - start
 
+    @property
+    def smart_params(self) -> SimpleScanParameters:
+        return self.auto_params
+
+    @smart_params.setter
+    def smart_params(self, params: SimpleScanParameters):
+        self.auto_params = params
+
     @property
     def omega(self) -> float:
         return self.__devs.aerotech.omega