Android Things vs Nest Mobile

Struggling to choose between Android Things and Nest Mobile? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Android Things is a Development solution with tags like iot, android, embedded, devices.

It boasts features such as Built on Android OS, Supports Android SDKs and APIs, Google Play Services integration, Remote device management, Automatic OS and security updates and pros including Leverages Android development skills, Access to rich ecosystem of Android libraries, Easy to prototype and build IoT apps, Secure and always up-to-date.

On the other hand, Nest Mobile is a Home & Family product tagged with thermostat, temperature-control, remote-access, home-automation.

Its standout features include Remote access and control of Nest thermostats, View live video from Nest cameras, Get notifications if Nest Protect detects smoke/CO, Access History of your Nest devices, Control temperature and fan, Set home/away modes, Works with Android and iOS, and it shines with pros like Easy to setup and use, Intuitive interface, Can control Nest devices from anywhere, View camera feeds remotely, Get important alerts and notifications.

Feature	Android Things	Nest Mobile
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Development	Home & Family

Product Overview

Android Things

Description: Android Things is a version of the Android operating system designed for IoT devices. It allows developers to build smart connected devices using Android APIs and Google services while ensuring security, updates, and device management.

Nest Mobile

Description: Nest Mobile is a mobile app that allows you to control your Nest thermostat and view alerts from Nest cameras from your phone or tablet. It provides remote access and control of Nest devices while on-the-go.

Key Features Comparison

Android Things Features

• Built on Android OS
• Supports Android SDKs and APIs
• Google Play Services integration
• Remote device management
• Automatic OS and security updates

Nest Mobile Features

• Remote access and control of Nest thermostats
• View live video from Nest cameras
• Get notifications if Nest Protect detects smoke/CO
• Access History of your Nest devices
• Control temperature and fan
• Set home/away modes
• Works with Android and iOS

Pros & Cons Analysis

Android Things

Pros

• Leverages Android development skills
• Access to rich ecosystem of Android libraries
• Easy to prototype and build IoT apps
• Secure and always up-to-date

Cons

• Limited hardware support
• Not ideal for consumer devices
• Requires constant internet connection

Nest Mobile

Pros

• Easy to setup and use
• Intuitive interface
• Can control Nest devices from anywhere
• View camera feeds remotely
• Get important alerts and notifications

Cons

• Requires Nest devices to take advantage of features
• Some features require subscription
• No web version, mobile-only

Pricing Comparison

Android Things

• Free
• Open Source

Nest Mobile

• Freemium