Get started with the Google Home APIs

Welcome to the Home APIs documentation! Here you'll find everything you need to develop and deploy the Google Home APIs. This page provides an overview of the development cycle for your preferred platform, and quick links to technical documentation to guide you through the process. Let's get started!

1. Pick your platform


android Android ios iOS

2. Prototype with the Sample App

Want to see the Home APIs in action before you start building? Quickly create a prototype using the Android Sample App to learn key concepts, see code in action, and create the foundation for your integration. Start with the sample app.

3. Start building

When you are ready to start building, this roadmap guides you through the steps to integrate the Home APIs into your app. Each stage links to relevant technical documentation, giving you instant access to the info you need, when you need it.
Step 1
Get the SDK and set up your development environment
Step 2
OAuth consent is required to access devices in a user's home
Step 3
Create a home instance and register traits and device types
Step 4
Call the Permissions API, which grants your app access to devices in a user's home

4. Integrate, test & launch

Now that you've completed the essentials, let's get to the fun stuff.
Step 5
Choose and implement the APIs using our stepped tech docs
Step 6
Get feedback by testing your app with internal users
Step 7
  Coming soon  

In the Developer Console, get approved for user devices you'd like to access
Step 8
  Coming soon  

Launch your app in the Play Store