Release Notes

The following release notes cover the most recent changes to the Google Smart Home platform.

December 12, 2021

Added Troubleshooting documentation, including a list of platform error codes.

November 4, 2021

Added account linking validation test documentation to test suite for smart home.

October 21, 2021

• Launched the Google Home Developer Center preview
• Launched the Google Home Playground
• Launched the Google Home IDE
• Launched the WebRTC Validator Tool

September 27, 2021

Added Chinese (zh-TW) to supported languages.

August 27, 2021

Added Handle errors and exceptions guide.

August 26, 2021

Added sample utterances in en-US, de-DE, and fr-FR to several device types.

June 10, 2021

Updated Local Fulfillment docs to include QUERY intent support.

May 17, 2021

• Launched Local Home SDK 1.5 with support for Seamless Setup with Bluetooth.
• Added support for proactive notifications for RunCycle and SensorState traits.
• Launched follow-up responses with support for LockUnlock,NetworkControl, and OpenClose traits.
• Added support for WebRTC to CameraStream trait.
• Updated Test Suite for Smart Home guide with QUERY intent and ReportState latency requirements
• Added Japanese translation of smart home developer guides

April 13, 2021

• Updated Monitoring and Logging with new charts and metrics.

March 11, 2021

Updated Smart Home certification and launch policies.

March 10, 2021

• Added notifications developer guide.
• Added ObjectDetection trait.
• Added DOORBELL device type.

March 9, 2021

Updated language from "two-factor authentication" to "secondary user verification". Added template warning message for seconard user verification.

March 8, 2021

Added quality requirements to device guides.

February 17, 2021

• Updated Scenes type and trait pages to reflect certification and release requirements around Report State.
• Added image requirements clarification to Directory information page.
• Updated Launch you Action checklist to include additional certification and release items.
• Added note to Implement account linking > OAuth, clarifying user messaging.
• Updated Test suite for Smart Home with more information on submitting test results.

January 11, 2021

Added Smart Display section to the Touch Controls page and clarified content.

January 8, 2021

Launched Local Home SDK 1.4 with support for local QUERY intents (ChangeLog, Package, Reference documentation).

January 7, 2021

Launched support for App Discovery and Deep Linking. These features enable developers to streamline the device linking process for users, and improve app discovery.

December 8, 2020

Added "sign in to Google" as the primary flow when running the test suite for smart home.

October 23, 2020

Updated device guides with full example intents.

Updated traits references with more detail on payload parameters.

October 14, 2020

Added Scheduling smart home Actions developer guide.

October 7, 2020

Published JSON schemas to GitHub for validating smart home intent requests and responses.

Added Facilitate smart device setup developer guide.

August 06, 2020

Updated the following device trait:

• SensorState - Added new supported sensors (including CarbonDioxideLevel, PM2.5, PM10, RainDetection, and VolatileOrganicCompounds) and reporting capabilities (including AQI for AirQuality).

July 7, 2020

Launched support for OAuth-based App Flip Linking. This feature allows users to link their accounts in third-party authentication systems to their Google accounts.

July 6, 2020

Added the following device traits:

• Channel

Added the following device types:

• Audio-Video receiver
• Soundbar
• Speaker
• Streaming box
• Streaming stick
• Streaming soundbar

June 30, 2020

Launched support for enhanced analytics and logging for Smart Home Actions. This feature enables you to more quickly identify and respond to errors or quality issues that may arise.

June 11, 2020

Updated the following device traits in EAP to reflect smart home notifications support:

• LockUnlock
• NetworkControl
• ObjectDetection
• OpenClose
• RunCycle

Added Smart Home Notifications developer guide.

April 27, 2020

Added the following device traits:

• NetworkControl

Added the following device types:

• Network
• Router

April 06, 2020

The Local Home SDK has reached v1.0 and is exiting developer preview.

April 07, 2020

Added the following device traits:

• AppSelector
• InputSelector
• MediaState
• TransportControl
• Volume

Added the following device types:

• Media remote
• Set-top box
• Television

March 06, 2020

Added the following device traits:

• EnergyStorage
• SensorState

Added the following device types:

• Charger
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Sensor
• Smoke detector
• Water purifier
• Water softener

Updated the following device types:

• Air purifier - Updated to include the SensorState trait.

December 4, 2019

Added the following device traits:

• Cook
• StatusReport

Added the following device types:

• Bed
• Blender
• Closet
• Coffee maker
• Cooktop
• Dehydrator
• Drawer
• Fryer
• Grill
• Microwave
• Mower
• Multicooker
• Oven
• Pet feeder
• Pressure cooker
• Radiator
• Sous vide
• Stand mixer
• Yogurt maker

November 6, 2019

Added the following device traits:

• Dispense
• Fill
• HumiditySetting

Added the following device types:

• Bathtub
• Dehumidifier
• Faucet
• Humidifier

September 19, 2019

Added the following device traits:

• LightEffects
• Reboot
• Rotation
• SoftwareUpdate

Added the following device types:

• Mop

May 7, 2019

Added the following device traits:

• ArmDisarm
• LockUnlock
• Timer

Added the following device types:

• Awning
• Boiler
• Curtain
• Door
• Garage Door
• Gate
• Hood
• Lock
• Microwave
• Pergola
• Security system
• Shower
• Shutter
• Valve
• Water heater
• Window