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Google's New Technology: Android@Home



=What is Android@Home?=

In 2011, Google announced Android@Home, an idea for a technology product that would connect all kinds of appliances in the home to be controlled from an Android device. It would connect devices such as mobile phones, tablets and computers, but also work with, for example, your washing machine, thermostat or alarm clock. For this project, Google teamed up with Lighting Science, and they announced that they would create an LED lightbulb that could be controlled with an Android device. Additionally, the program would involve creating affordable hardware technology to incorporate into household products. However, since 2012, the project has not been much discussed since. However, research into Google indicates that Android@Home is still being worked on as of 2013, with focuses on speech recognition and pattern learning for the devices. =Area for Description=

=Applications of Android@Home as Information Technology=

Google's Android@Home, although not its own product just yet, has made quite a few impacts on the Google devices that we have today and those to come. Android@Home has made direct impact on almost all Android devices today that use speech recognition. Android mobile devices alone have shown that Google's voice control has significantly improved over the years and is slowly integrating its use into everyday activities in people's homes such as controlling the television. The idea is that if people can use their phones to control their TV then they should be able to control everything inside of their homes. Google's goal is to use this technology to allow people to be fully connected to every technological device in their home making everyday life easier and more convenient.

Examples:
 * A fridge that knows when it is out of something and automatically makes a reminder to order more of that item or orders it for you.
 * Google's recently acquired smart thermostat Nest that learns your schedule and adjusts the temperature accordingly.
 * Automation of light switches, light bulbs, power sockets, washing machines, windows coverings, speakers, etc.

=Related Links= Google Announcement for Android@Home Beginning Stages of Home Automation Critical Review on Android Refrigerator Examples of Home Automation Android Apps How to Get Started With Home Automation Why Should I Use Android@Home?