Nanoleaf, a pioneer in smart home technology, leads the way in smart lighting. With a global presence in over 100 countries and 200+ retailers, and 18 design and utility patents, Nanoleaf continuously innovates to provide delightful experiences. Their products are controlled via the Nanoleaf app, boosting 1M+ users and 500K+ Play Store downloads.

Google's new Home APIs harness the power of Google Home's 1P device signals and intelligent automation. The APIs enable developers to integrate automation routines directly into their own apps, unlocking richer and more context-aware experiences across 600M devices.

Google Home and Nanoleaf joined forces to leverage the Home APIs to enhance the user experience for one of Nanoleaf's key products.

Nanoleaf's popular 4D Screen Mirror device enables users to sync the colors on their TV to surrounding Nanoleaf lights - adding vibrant and dynamic backlighting to their favorite shows, movies, and video games. Once activated, Nanoleaf 4D provides users with a magical and uniquely immersive smart home entertainment experience. However, the experience was limited by two key factors - a tedious setup process, and a lack of voice control with no smart home integration.

With the Automation API(part of the Home APIs), Nanoleaf transformed this multi-step process into a single, seamless "Movie Night" routine. Users can simply say "Hey Google, Movie Night"or begin playback on their Smart TV or Chromecast to automatically trigger the entire sequence. Then Nanoleaf 4D activates, including smart blinds (just one example of tens of device types from thousands of brands now accessible via the Home APIs), and adjusts to create the perfect cinematic atmosphere. When media playback stops, the 4D device turns off, deactivating Screen Mirroring.

The integration of Google Home APIs in the Nanoleaf app has already begun to transform the user experience - starting with Nanoleaf 4D owners.

Creating automated cinematic experiences with Nanoleaf 4D has become more intuitive and effortless. While it's still early (this feature is currently only available on Android), the Home APIs have enabled Nanoleaf's product team to ideate on previously unattainable solutions, paving the way for future app and feature updates.

For more details, check out the Nanoleaf case study.