Google Expands Smart Home Ecosystem with New Home APIs and TV Integration
Developers gain access to over 600 million devices, enabling advanced smart home solutions across iOS and Android.
- Google's Home APIs allow developers to integrate smart home functionalities into their apps, supporting both Matter and Works with Google devices.
- Google TV, including Chromecast and select LG models, will function as Google Home hubs and Matter controllers with local device control.
- Initial partners like ADT and Eve Systems are leveraging the APIs to enhance their smart home offerings, including secure access features and energy management.
- The new APIs facilitate seamless integration of smart home devices with various applications, from fitness to delivery services.
- Google's move aims to make smart home technology more mainstream and accessible by reducing latency and expanding automation capabilities.