Google Home
Connect smart home devices and build applications for the Google Home ecosystem.
Primary Protocol
Matter
Ecosystem
Google Home
Legacy Integration
Cloud-to-cloud
About Google Home
The Google Home developer platform enables device makers to connect their products to millions of users globally. It offers multiple integration paths, including the new Matter standard for local, reliable, and interoperable connectivity, as well as traditional Cloud-to-cloud integrations. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools like the Google Home Console for managing projects, a Test Suite for ensuring reliability, and Google Home Vitals for monitoring device performance and metrics. Developers can also use the Home Mobile SDK to create Android apps that directly commission, authorize, and control Matter-based devices, creating a seamless user experience.
Integration Paths
Matter
The primary, IP-based standard for connecting smart home devices, enabling local and interoperable control.
Cloud-To-Cloud
Connects devices to Google Home through an existing cloud service, requiring developers to maintain a cloud infrastructure and use OAuth for account linking.
Home Mobile Sdk
Allows Android apps to directly commission and control Matter devices on the local network.
Developer Tools
Google Home Console
A central dashboard to manage integrations, configure project details, and view device analytics.
Test Suite
Automated tests to validate device integrations, including Matter and cloud-based setups.
Google Home Vitals
Provides monitoring and performance metrics for connected devices to help developers identify and resolve issues.
Matter Virtual Device
A tool for simulating a Matter device for development and testing without physical hardware.