2022-11-21
Smart home docs now live in Cloud-to-cloud.
All smart home documentation on the Assistant developer site have migrated to the Cloud-to-cloud section on the Home Dev Center. See Get started to learn more.
Note that you'll continue to use the Actions console to build Actions.
2022-11-09
Trait-level sample utterances added.
Moved all sample utterances from device type reference pages to device trait reference pages.
2021-12-12
Troubleshooting documentation added.
Now includes a list of Errors and exceptions.
2021-11-04
Google Home Test Suite documentation added.
Account linking validation test documentation now included.
2021-10-21
Launched new tools.
- Launched the Google Home Playground
- Released the Google Home IDE
- The WebRTC Validator Tool now available
2021-09-27
Chinese language added.
- Added Chinese (zh-TW) to supported languages.
2021-08-27
Added error guide.
- Handle errors and exceptions guide now available.
2021-08-26
New sample utterances.
en-US, de-DE, and fr-FR samples added to several device types.
2021-06-10
Local Fulfillment documentation updated.
Now includes QUERY intent support.
2021-05-17
Added new traits, testing documentation, and a Japanese translation.
- Launched Local Home SDK 1.5 with support for Seamless Setup with Bluetooth.
- Added support for proactive notifications for
RunCycle
andSensorState
traits. - Launched follow-up responses with support for
LockUnlock
,NetworkControl
, andOpenClose
traits. - Added support for WebRTC to
CameraStream
trait. - Updated Test Suite for Smart Home guide with
QUERY
intent andReportState
latency requirements - Added Japanese translation of smart home developer guides
2021-04-13
Monitoring and logging documentation updated.
- Updated documentation now includes new charts and metrics.
2021-03-11
Updated certification documentation.
2021-03-10
Updated guides, traits, and device types.
- Added notifications developer guide.
- Added
ObjectDetection
trait. - Added
DOORBELL
device type.
2021-03-09
Two-factor authentication documentation updates.
- Updated language from "two-factor authentication" to "secondary user verification".
- Added template warning message for secondary user verification.
2021-03-08
Updated device guides.
Added quality requirements to device guides.
2021-02-17
Added and updated certification and testing documentation.
- Updated Scenes type and trait pages to reflect certification and release requirements around
Report State
. - Added image requirements clarification to Directory information page.
- Updated Launch your Action checklist to include additional certification and release items.
- Added note to Implement account linking > OAuth, clarifying user messaging.
- Updated Test suite for Smart Home with more information on submitting test results.
2021-01-11
Updated Smart Display documentation.
The Touch Controls page now includes Smart Display documentation and clarified content.
2021-01-08
Launched Local Home SDK 1.4.
Now with support for local `QUERY` intents (ChangeLog, Package, Reference documentation).
2021-01-07
Launched support for App Discovery and Deep Linking.
These features enable developers to streamline the device linking process for users, and improve app discovery.