| page.title=Accessory Development Kit |
| page.tags=adk |
| @jd:body |
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| <p>The Accessory Development Kit (ADK) is a reference implementation for hardware manufacturers and |
| hobbyists to use as a starting point for building accessories for Android. Each ADK release is |
| provided with source code and hardware specifications to make the process of developing your own |
| accessories easier. Creating new and alternative hardware based on the ADK is encouraged!</p> |
| |
| <p>Android accessories can be audio docking stations, exercise machines, personal medical testing |
| devices, weather stations, or any other external hardware device that adds to the functionality of |
| Android.</p> |
| |
| <p>Accessories use the Android Open Accessory (AOA) protocol to communicate with Android |
| devices, over a USB cable or through a Bluetooth connection. If you are building an accessory that |
| uses USB, make sure you understand how to implement the AOA protocol to establish communication |
| between your accessory hardware and Android. For more information, see the |
| <a href="http://source.android.com/tech/accessories/index.html">Android Open Acessory protocol</a>. |
| </p> |
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| <p>The following sections provide more information about the Android Accessory Development Kits, how |
| to use them, and how to get started building your own accessories for Android.</p> |
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| <dl> |
| <dt><a href="adk2.html">ADK 2012 Guide</a></dt> |
| <dd>Guide to getting started with the ADK released at Google I/O 2012.</dd> |
| |
| <dt><a href="adk.html">ADK 2011 Guide</a></dt> |
| <dd>Guide to getting started with the original ADK, released at Google I/O 2011.</dd> |
| </dl> |