Android@Home

Apparently my almost utopian prediction in my last post of controlling everything at home with an Android device could become true sooner than expected.

Google teases Android@Home in the annual Google I/O Conference of 2011. As mentioned in this news article:

This (Android@Home) is an experimental framework designed to encourage developers to get a headstart on developing apps and software, making the "home an Android accessory". The team demoed a device which could turn lights on and off, control alarm clocks or home appliances such as fridges and cookers via your android device - all of which is planned to be a long-term development, probably end of 2012.

So, I'm looking forward to having my breakfast ready when I get up from bed in the more or less near future... :)