At its software developer’s conference in San Francisco, Google demonstrated its latest Android innovation. Android@Home will enable users to wirelessly control home devices such as turning lights on, adjusting room temperature, and managing other home appliances. Google also partnered with Lighting Science Group to demonstrate an Android-connected, wirelessly-controllable LED lamp.

During Tuesday's demonstration, Google showcased its Android@Home framework, a set of wireless protocols to control home functions and devices. Through an Android powered tablet, Google showed that it could wirelessly turn lights on and off and send music from the internet to a hifi. Google's Project Tungsten system also started playing music by swiping a near-field communication-enabled CD case in front of a home theatre set-up.

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"We want to think of every device in your home as a connection to Android apps," said Hugo Barra, Product Management Director for Google. Although complete home automation may be a long time coming, Google were confident that with 400,000 Android devices being activated every day, the market is there for willing participants.

The keynote demonstration also showcased two prototype LED lamps controlled by Android software which were made by Lighting Science Group (LSG). David Henderson, Chief Development Officer at LSG, said: “We look for this technology to revolutionise the home and commercial space for intelligent lighting systems, and LED lighting.” Compatible appliances by LSG should be available by the end of year.