Supported device types

Cloud-to-cloud-enabled devices in the Google Home ecosystem have different levels of touch control support depending on the app or surface being used:

  1. Google Assistant app
  2. Google Home app (GHA)
  3. Smart Display UI - Touch control are based on the traits supported by the device, not the device type itself.

App Touch Controls in the table below refers to both Assistant app and GHA. For more info, see Touch controls.

Device types without Local Home SDK support either:

  1. Require Secondary user verification for a required trait.
  2. Require a trait that cannot be supported by local fulfillment, such as CameraStream.
Table: Cloud-to-cloud device type support
Cloud-to-cloud Device Type
Traits
Description Support Home Ecosystem Type
AC_UNIT

  Required traits
    FanSpeed
    OnOff
    TemperatureSetting
Air conditioning units are similar to thermostats, but do not support heating and may not support setting temperature targets. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Air conditioner
AIRCOOLER

  Required traits
    FanSpeed
    HumiditySetting
    OnOff
    TemperatureSetting
Air coolers are devices that allow temperature cooling and humidity control. These devices are typically more lightweight and portable than air conditioners, and have a water tank attached. Air coolers may not support heating or setting exact temperatures. Interactions with air coolers may include changing the fan speed and humidity setting. Local Home SDK
Air cooler
AIRFRESHENER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Modes
    Toggles
Air fresheners can be turned on and off and may allow adjusting various modes. Local Home SDK
Air freshener
AIRPURIFIER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    FanSpeed
    SensorState
Air purifiers are devices that may be turned on and off, report air filter cleanliness and air filter lifetime, and be adjusted to various mode settings. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Air purifier
AUDIO_VIDEO_RECEIVER

  Required traits
    InputSelector
    MediaState
    OnOff
    TransportControl
    Volume
  Recommended traits
    AppSelector
Device that takes audio input (for example, HDMI, optical, and RCA) and outputs sound to one or more speakers. Local Home SDK
AV Receiver
AWNING

  Required traits
    OpenClose
Awnings are retractable and can opened and closed. They can be installed indoors or outdoors. Local Home SDK
Awning
BATHTUB

  Recommended traits
    Fill
    TemperatureControl
    StartStop
Bathtubs can be filled and drained, possibly to particular levels if the bathtub supports it. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Bathtub
BED

  Required traits
    Modes
  Recommended traits
    Scene
Interactions with beds may include adjusting various modes and setting scenes. Local Home SDK
Bed
BLANKET

  Recommended traits
    OnOff
    Modes
    Toggles
Interactions with smart blankets may include turning them on and off, adjusting their temperature, and/or setting various modes and toggles. Local Home SDK
Blanket
BLENDER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    StartStop
    Timer
Interactions with blenders may include starting and stopping, setting a timer, setting cooking modes or food presets, or adjusting other various settings. Local Home SDK
Blender
BLINDS

  Required traits
    OpenClose
  Recommended traits
    Rotation
Blinds can be opened and closed, and various types of blinds are supported such as venetian (opens in one direction), panel or vertical (may open either left or right), and top-down bottom-up (may open either up or down). Some blinds may have slats that can be rotated. Local Home SDK
Blinds
BOILER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    TemperatureControl
Boilers can be turned on and off, and may support adjusting temperature. Local Home SDK
Boiler
CAMERA

  Required traits
    CameraStream
Cameras are complex and features will vary significantly between vendors. Over time, cameras will acquire many traits and attributes describing specific capabilities, many of which may interact with the video/audio stream in special ways, such as sending a stream to another device, identifying what's in the stream, replaying feeds, etc. App Touch Controls Camera
CARBON_MONOXIDE_DETECTOR

  Required traits
    SensorState
Carbon monoxide detectors may report whether carbon monoxide is currently detected, whether the carbon monoxide level is high, and the current carbon monoxide level in parts per million. Local Home SDK
CO2 detector
CHARGER

  Required traits
    EnergyStorage
Interactions with chargers may include starting and stopping charging, and checking the current charge level, capacity remaining, and capacity until full values. Local Home SDK
Charger
CLOSET

  Required traits
    OpenClose
Closets can be opened and closed, potentially in more than one direction. Local Home SDK
Closet
COFFEE_MAKER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    TemperatureControl
Interactions with coffee makers may include turning them on and off, adjusting cooking modes and food presets, adjusting the target temperature, and adjusting various non-cooking mode settings. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Coffee maker
COOKTOP

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    Timer
Interactions with cooktops may include turning them on and off, starting and stopping, setting a timer, adjusting cooking modes and food presets, and adjusting various non-cooking mode settings. Local Home SDK
Cooktop
CURTAIN

  Required traits
    OpenClose
Curtains can be opened and closed, potentially in more than one direction. For example, curtains with two sections may open either to the left or to the right. Local Home SDK
Curtain
DEHUMIDIFIER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    FanSpeed
    HumiditySetting
    StartStop
Dehumidifiers are devices that remove moisture from the air. They can be turned on and off, report and adjust target humidity, and may have various adjustables modes or fan speed settings. Local Home SDK
Dehumidifier
DEHYDRATOR

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    StartStop
    Timer
Interactions with dehydrators may include starting and stopping, setting a timer, adjusting cooking modes or food presets, or adjusting other various settings. Local Home SDK
Dehydrator
DISHWASHER

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    OnOff
    RunCycle
Dishwashers can have start and stop functionality independent from being on or off (some washers have separate power buttons, and some do not). Some can be paused and resumed while washing. Dishwashers also have various modes and each mode has its own related settings. These are specific to the dishwasher and are interpreted in a generalized form. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Dishwasher
DOOR

  Required traits
    OpenClose
  Recommended traits
    LockUnlock
Door can be opened and closed, potentially in more than one direction. Door
DOORBELL

  Recommended traits
    ObjectDetection
    CameraStream
Doorbells can let people know someone is at the door. This device can send notifications and stream video if it has the corresponding capability. Doorbell
DRAWER

  Required traits
    OpenClose
Drawers can be opened and closed, potentially in more than one direction. Local Home SDK
Drawer
DRYER

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    Modes
    OnOff
    RunCycle
    Toggles
Dryers have start and stop functionality independent from being on or off. Some can be paused and resumed while drying. Dryers also have various modes and each mode has its own related settings. These are specific to the dryer and are interpreted in a generalized form. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Dryer
FAN

  Required traits
    FanSpeed
    OnOff
Fans can typically be turned on and off and have speed settings. Some fans may also have additional supported modes, such as fan direction/orientation (for example, a wall unit may have settings to adjust whether it blows up or down). Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Fan
FAUCET

  Recommended traits
    Dispense
    StartStop
    TemperatureControl
Faucets can dispense liquids in various quantities and presets. Faucets may have various modes and each mode has its own related settings. These are specific to the faucet and are interpreted in a generalized form. Local Home SDK
Faucet
FIREPLACE

  Recommended traits
    Modes
    Toggles
    OnOff
Fireplaces can be turned on and off, and may have adjustable modes. Local Home SDK
Fireplace
FREEZER

  Required traits
    TemperatureControl
Freezers are temperature-managing devices which may be adjusted to various mode settings, and may allow temperature monitoring. Local Home SDK
Freezer
FRYER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    StartStop
    Timer
Interactions with fryers may include starting and stopping, setting a timer, adjusting cooking modes or food presets, or adjusting other various settings. Local Home SDK
Fryer
GAME_CONSOLE

  Required traits
    AppSelector
    MediaState
    OnOff
    TransportControl
  Recommended traits
    InputSelector
    Volume
Interactions with game consoles include playing games and operating device controls. Local Home SDK
Game console
GARAGE

  Required traits
    OpenClose
  Recommended traits
    LockUnlock
Garage doors can open, close, and detect an open state. They can also indicate if an object has obstructed the path of the door while closing or if the door is locked and therefore cannot be controlled. Garage door
GATE

  Required traits
    OpenClose
  Recommended traits
    LockUnlock
Gates can be opened and closed, potentially in more than on direction. Gate
GRILL

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    OnOff
    Timer
Interactions with grills may include turning them on and off, starting and stopping, setting a timer, adjusting cooking modes and food presets, and adjusting various non-cooking mode settings. Local Home SDK
Grill
HEATER

  Required traits
    TemperatureSetting
  Recommended traits
    FanSpeed
Heaters are similar to thermostats but do not support cooling and may not support setting temperature targets. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Heater
HOOD

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Brightness
    FanSpeed
Oven and range hoods can be turned on and off, may have adjustable modes, and may have adjustable fan speeds. Local Home SDK
Hood
HUMIDIFIER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    FanSpeed
    HumiditySetting
    StartStop
Humidifiers are devices that add moisture to the air. They can be turned on and off, report and adjust target humidity, and may have various adjustable modes or fan speed settings. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Humidifier
KETTLE

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    TemperatureControl
Kettles are devices that boil water. Interactions with kettles may include turning them on and off, adjusting the target temperature, and perhaps adjusting various mode settings. Local Home SDK
Kettle
LIGHT

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    ColorSetting
    Brightness
Light devices can be turned on and off. They may have additional features, such as dimming and the ability to change color. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Light
LOCK

  Required traits
    LockUnlock
Locks can lock, unlock, and report a locked state. Lock
MICROWAVE

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    Timer
Interactions with microwaves may include starting and stopping, setting a timer, adjusting cooking modes and food presets, and adjusting non-cooking modes. Local Home SDK
Microwave
MOP

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    Dock
    EnergyStorage
    Locator
    OnOff
    RunCycle
Interactions with mops may include starting, stopping, pausing cleaning, docking, checking the current cleaning cycle, locating the mop, or adjusting various modes. Some mops may support cleaning specific zones in the home. Local Home SDK
Mop
MOWER

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    Dock
    EnergyStorage
    Locator
    OnOff
    RunCycle
Interactions with mowers may include starting, stopping and pausing mowing, docking, checking the current cycle, locating the mower, and adjusting various modes. Local Home SDK
Mower
MULTICOOKER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    StartStop
    Timer
Interactions with multicookers may include starting and stopping, setting a timer, or and adjusting non-cooking modes. Local Home SDK
Multicooker
NETWORK

  Required traits
    NetworkControl
  Recommended traits
    Reboot
    SoftwareUpdate
Represents a group of router nodes or a mesh network controlled as one entity rather than as individual devices. The network device may reboot, update its software, and have modes to handle Quality of Service (QoS) controls and parental restrictions. The device can perform operations such as enabling the guest network, and reporting network-specific information such as the current internet throughput rates. Local Home SDK
Network
OUTLET

  Required traits
    OnOff
Outlet, a basic device in Smart Home, has binary modes on/off only. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Outlet
OVEN

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    TemperatureControl
    Timer
Interaction with ovens involves the ability to bake or broil at certain temperatures. The physical temperature inside the oven differs as the oven is heating, so this may also be monitored. The oven has a cook time that limits the duration of baking. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Oven
PERGOLA

  Required traits
    OpenClose
  Recommended traits
    Rotation
Pergolas (an outdoor garden structure) can be opened and closed, potentially in more than one direction. For example, some pergolas with a canvas may open either to the LEFT or RIGHT. Local Home SDK
Pergola
PETFEEDER

  Required traits
    Dispense
  Recommended traits
    OnOff
    StartStop
Interactions with pet feeders may include dispensing pet food or water in various quantities and presets. Local Home SDK
Pet feeder
PRESSURECOOKER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    Timer
Interactions with pressure cookers may include starting and stopping, setting a timer, adjusting cooking modes or food presets, or adjusting other various settings. Local Home SDK
Pressure cooker
RADIATOR

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Modes
    Toggles
Radiators can be turned on and off and may allow adjusting various modes. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Radiator
REFRIGERATOR

  Required traits
    TemperatureControl
Refrigerators are temperature-managing devices which may have various modes/settings. Local Home SDK
Refrigerator
REMOTECONTROL

  Required traits
    InputSelector
    MediaState
    OnOff
    TransportControl
    Volume
  Recommended traits
    AppSelector
    Channel
Media remotes are used to control media devices. Examples of this device type include hubs, universal remotes, and media controllers. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Media remote
ROUTER

  Required traits
    NetworkControl
  Recommended traits
    Reboot
    SoftwareUpdate
Routers can reboot, update their software, have modes to handle Quality of Service (QoS) controls and parental restrictions, and perform network specific operations (such as enabling the guest network and reporting network specific information such as the current internet throughput rates). Local Home SDK
Router
SECURITYSYSTEM

  Required traits
    ArmDisarm
  Recommended traits
    StatusReport
Security systems can be armed and disarmed. They can be armed at multiple security levels (for example, home and away) and they can report information about certain sensors, such as a sensor that detects motion or an open window. Security system
SENSOR

  Recommended traits
    SensorState
    EnergyStorage
A single sensor can serve multiple functions, such as monitoring both temperature and humidity. Sensors may report either or both quantitative—for example, carbon monoxide and smoke level measured at parts per million—and qualitative measurements (such as whether air quality is healthy or unhealthy). Local Home SDK
Sensor
SETTOP

  Required traits
    AppSelector
    MediaState
    Channel
    OnOff
    TransportControl
  Recommended traits
    Volume
Interactions with Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) and set-top-box devices may include controlling media playback. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Set-top box
SHOWER

  Recommended traits
    StartStop
    TemperatureControl
Showers can be turned on and off and may support adjusting temperature. Local Home SDK
Shower
SHUTTER

  Required traits
    OpenClose
  Recommended traits
    Rotation
Shutters can be opened and closed, potentially in more than one direction. Some shutters may have slats that can be rotated. Local Home SDK
Shutter
SMOKE_DETECTOR

  Required traits
    SensorState
Smoke detectors can report whether smoke is currently detected, whether the smoke level is high, and the current smoke level in parts per million. Local Home SDK
Smoke detector
SOUNDBAR

  Required traits
    MediaState
    OnOff
    TransportControl
    Volume
  Recommended traits
    AppSelector
    InputSelector
An all-in-one audio device that is often used in conjunction with a TV and has a bar form factor. Local Home SDK
Soundbar
SOUSVIDE

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    StartStop
    Timer
Interactions with sous vides may include starting and stopping, setting a timer, adjusting cooking modes or food presets, or adjusting other various settings. Local Home SDK
Sous vide
SPEAKER

  Required traits
    MediaState
    OnOff
    TransportControl
    Volume
  Recommended traits
    AppSelector
    InputSelector
This device is a connected speaker that does not split audio into separate channels (for example, between two left and right devices). Local Home SDK
Speaker
SPRINKLER

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    Timer
Sprinklers can start and stop (or turn on and off). They may also support timers and/or schedules. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Sprinkler
STANDMIXER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    StartStop
Interactions with stand mixers may include turning mixers on and off, starting and stopping the mixer, adjusting cooking modes or food presets, or adjusting various non-cooking mode settings. Local Home SDK
Stand mixer
STREAMING_BOX

  Required traits
    AppSelector
    MediaState
    OnOff
    TransportControl
    Volume
  Recommended traits
    Channel
    InputSelector
This device enables streaming services for media and music, often used in conjunction with a display such as a TV. This devices is powered from a constant source, separate from the display device itself. Local Home SDK
Streaming box
STREAMING_SOUNDBAR

  Required traits
    AppSelector
    MediaState
    OnOff
    TransportControl
    Volume
  Recommended traits
    InputSelector
This device is a combination of speaker and streaming stick or box. This device provides a streaming experience in addition to soundbar capabilities. Local Home SDK
Streaming soundbar
STREAMING_STICK

  Required traits
    AppSelector
    MediaState
    TransportControl
    Volume
  Recommended traits
    OnOff
This device has a small stick-like form factor that is usually powered by a USB or HDMI cable connected to a display such as a TV. Local Home SDK
Streaming stick
SWITCH

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Brightness
Switch, a basic device in Smart Home, can be turned on and off. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Switch
THERMOSTAT

  Required traits
    TemperatureSetting
Thermostats are temperature-managing devices, with set points and modes. This separates them from heaters and AC units which may only have modes and settings (for example, high/low) vs a temperature target. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Thermostat
TV

  Required traits
    AppSelector
    InputSelector
    MediaState
    OnOff
    TransportControl
    Volume
  Recommended traits
    Channel
Television devices combine a tuner, display, and loudspeakers for the purpose of viewing and hearing media. Examples include smart TV devices. Local Home SDK
Television
VACUUM

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    Dock
    EnergyStorage
    Locator
    OnOff
    RunCycle
Vacuums may have functions such as starting, stopping, and pausing cleaning, docking, checking the current cleaning cycle, locating the vacuum, or adjusting various modes. Some vacuums may support cleaning specific zones in the home. Local Home SDK
Vacuum
VALVE

  Required traits
    OpenClose
Valves can be opened and closed. Local Home SDK
Valve
WASHER

  Required traits
    StartStop
  Recommended traits
    Modes
    OnOff
    RunCycle
    Toggles
Washers can have start and stop functionality independent from being on or off (some washers have separate power buttons, and some do not). Some can be paused and resumed while washing. Washers also have various modes and each mode has its own related settings. These are specific to the washer and are interpreted in a generalized form. Local Home SDK
App Touch Controls
Washer
WATERHEATER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    TemperatureControl
Water heaters are devices used to heat water. They may turn on and off and adjust water temperature. Local Home SDK
Water heater
Local Home SDK
Water pump
WATERPURIFIER

  Recommended traits
    OnOff
    SensorState
Water purifiers are devices that may be turned on and off, report water filter cleanliness and filter lifetime, and be adjusted to various mode settings. Local Home SDK
Water purifier
WATERSOFTENER

  Recommended traits
    OnOff
    SensorState
Water softeners are devices that may be turned on and off, report water filter cleanliness and filter lifetime, and be adjusted to various mode settings. Local Home SDK
Water softener
WINDOW

  Required traits
    OpenClose
  Recommended traits
    LockUnlock
Windows can be opened and closed, optionally with sections that open in different directions, and may also be locked and unlocked. Local Home SDK
Window
YOGURTMAKER

  Required traits
    OnOff
  Recommended traits
    Cook
    StartStop
    Timer
Interactions with yogurt makers may include starting and stopping, setting a timer, adjusting cooking modes or food presets, or adjusting other various settings. Local Home SDK
Yogurt maker