Developer Newsletter April 2025

Home APIs now in iOS Beta!
Download the iOS SDK now and start building! The Google Home APIs developer beta for iOS is here, offering you the tools to create innovative smart home integrations. Explore the sample app and dive into the Swift reference docs today.
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As developing with the Google Home APIs continues to ramp up, we're excited to share Home documentation in high demand across all integrations. See what the buzz is about below.
Home APIs Matter Cloud-to-cloud
Tell us how we're doing with a thumbs up or down on any doc. Then Send Feedback straight to our team.
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The latest Matter Virtual Device supports even more device types! Now you can choose a dishwasher, laundry washer, dimmable plug-in unit, and an updated door lock. Check out the demo to see it in action.
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Security is a priority when building with Google Home. We've recently implemented a change to the Smart Home CameraStream Trait Schema and OAuth token requirements to better target devices.
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