What to build

Traits and features for your device.

Switch applications

Switch between media applications.

Arm or disarm

Arming or disarming devices such as used in security systems.

Set brightness

Control the brightness of light bulbs and dimmer switches.

Stream video feeds

Stream video feeds to smart displays, Chromecast-enabled devices, or smartphones.

List TV channels

Support TV channel lists on a media device.

Adjust color

Control color lights for a vibrant experience.

Cook food

Cook food according to various device presets and cooking modes.

Dispense a specified amount

Dispense a specified amount of one or more physical items from a device.

Return for charging

Command self-mobile devices to return for charging.

Charge device

Charge or recharge a battery or device.

Set fan speed

Control the speed of a fan.

Fill a device

Fill or drain a device such as a bathtub.

Set humidity

Change humidity settings in devices such as humidifiers and dehumidifiers.

Switch inputs

Switch between media devices such as DVD players, USB, or Bluetooth.

Locate a device

Locate your device using a visible or audible indicator.

Lock or unlock

Lock, unlock, or determine if your device is jammed.

Report media state

Know what's playing on your devices.

Available modes

Set all available modes and mode-specific settings for a device.

Control network

Report network data and perform network specific operations.

Detect objects or people

Detect objects or people and send a notification.

Turn on and off

Use your voice or touch to control your devices.

Open or close

Open or close, and in some cases even partially open or close, your devices.

Reboot device

Reboot devices that support rebooting as a single action.

Rotate device

Change device rotation specified in percent or degrees.

Report ongoing operation

Report the duration of an ongoing operation such as a dishwasher cycle.

Implement virtual devices

Implement virtual devices together with the SCENE device type.

Report sensor state

Report descriptive or numeric values from devices.

Update device software

Update software on devices such as routers.

Start or stop

Start or stop a device's operation.

Report current status

Report current status of a device or a connected group of devices.

Set temperature

Control the temperature for devices other than thermostats.

Set temperature

Change the temperature of thermostats.

Timer on device

Control a built-in timer and report time remaining on a device.

Toggle settings

Specify device settings that can only exist in one of two states.

Control media playback

Control media playback on your devices.

Change volume

Set the volume to a certain level, or mute and unmute.

Voice control via Google Assistant

Enable voice control for your devices with the Google Assistant.

Mobile control with the Google Home app

Control and manage all devices in the Google Home ecosystem from your phone via the Google Home app (available on Android + iOS).

App Flip

Enable quick, passwordless account linking. Only for Cloud-to-cloud integrations.

App Discovery

Allow users to easily discover your Google integration in the Google Home app. Only for Cloud-to-cloud integrations.

Ways to build

Integration options for your device.

Voice control via Google Assistant

Enable voice control for your devices with the Google Assistant.

Mobile control with the Google Home app

Control and manage all devices in the Google Home ecosystem from your phone via the Google Home app (available on Android + iOS).

App Flip

Enable quick, passwordless account linking. Only for Cloud-to-cloud integrations.

App Discovery

Allow users to easily discover your Google integration in the Google Home app. Only for Cloud-to-cloud integrations.

Matter

Set up and control Matter devices with Google Home and your app.

Cloud-to-cloud

Connect your cloud backend with the Smart Home API. Option for devices with their own internet connection.

Local Home SDK

Control non-Matter devices locally.

For device makers

Build a best-in-class Matter integration for your smart devices, that will work with all major ecosystems and other Matter devices.

For app developers

Easily build apps that will work with your Matter devices, or others.

For innovators

Matter support on Android lets you easily build apps services that work with any Matter devices.

Why build with Matter

Benefits of leveling up your devices with the new Matter protocol.
Build a best-in-class Matter integration for your smart devices, that will work with all major ecosystems and other Matter devices.
Easily build apps that will work with your Matter devices, or others.
Matter support on Android lets you easily build apps services that work with any Matter devices.