Android is an operating system for mobile end devices such as smartphones, tablets, smart watches and TV sticks - comparable to the Windows operating system, which was developed for PCs. The operating system controls all basic processes of the device, e.g. B. turning the device on and off, opening and closing of Apps installed on the device and installing new apps.

Android is used by various device manufacturers, e.g. B. Samsung, Sony or LG. This makes Android the counterpart to the iOS operating system Apple .

If you want to buy a smart home system, you should check which operating system can be used to control the smart components. It should always be the operating system that is installed on your smartphone.

All smart home products from essentials can be controlled and operated with both Android cell phones and Apple iPhones.