Home APIs: Enabling all developers to build for the home- Google Developers Blog
May 15, 2024Matt Van Der Staay

Summary
This post announces the launch of the Home APIs and Home runtime, enabling any developer to build experiences for the Google Home platform. It details the Device and Structure APIs for accessing and controlling smart home devices, the Commissioning API for Matter device setup, and the Automation API for creating automations using Google's intelligence signals. It also highlights the expansion of hubs to include TVs and the performance improvements observed with the new APIs. Examples from partners like ADT, LG, Eve Systems, and Google Pixel demonstrate early use cases.
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