Android is an operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and TV sticks – comparable to the Windows operating system developed for PCs. The operating system controls all basic processes of the device, such as turning the device on and off, opening and closing Apps installed on the device as well as the installation of new apps.
Android is used by a wide variety of device manufacturers, such as Samsung, Sony, and LG. This makes Android the counterpart to the iOS operating system from Apple .
Anyone considering a smart home system should check which operating system can control the smart components. It should always be the same operating system installed on their smartphone.
All essentials smart home products can be controlled and operated with both Android phones and Apple iPhones.
