Android Things is a new platform that Google has created to propel the development of IoT devices using Google Services and Android APIs. Google has announced the developer preview of this comprehensive IoT platform.

Android Things pairs with Google existing pack of operating systems – including Android Wear, Android Auto, and Android TV which is intended for different devices category. Android Things is built upon the roots of another Android-based OS Project Brillo, which was released last year. It includes various Google-made developer tools like Android SDK, Android Studio, Google Play services, and Google Cloud services. 

Google is working on to help the developers with required infrastructure in the form of Developer Preview Updates. It will allow OS patches, security fixes, and developer-made updates to be pushed to Google’s operating system. Google has also updated Weave, their communications platform for IoT devices launched parallel with Brillo.

Google says that various companies like Belkin Wemo, Honeywell, TP-Link, Wink, LiFX, etc. have shown interest the Weave platform as it provides the cloud infrastructure enabling different kinds of devices to easily connect to Google Assistant and talk to other devices.Weave update also includes Device SDK which provides inbuilt support for light bulbs, smart plugs, thermostats, smart switches, etc. Support for more devices will be added in the coming months.