Google Gives Samsung, Xiaomi, and Other OEM Labs Early Access to Android Device Streaming

At Google's June I/O 2024 event, the beta of Android Device Streaming was unveiled. Through a Firebase project, developers may remotely access physical devices from well-known Android OEMs, like Samsung, Oppo, and others. The business now states that it is granting OEMs early access to the program, allowing developers to use devices hosted by their individual laboratories remotely to create and optimize apps.

Early Access Streaming on an Android Device

Google announced in a blog post that OEMs would be able to use Android Studio to connect their device laboratories to Android Device Streaming. It hopes to increase the number of devices that developers can choose from with this approach. It's official that Oppo, Xiaomi, and Samsung as the first OEMs to partner with Android.

The business claims that developers can use Android Device Streaming in Android Studio to access device labs that are set up at different places worldwide. The administrator of the Firebase project has the ability to grant or deny access to individual OEMs. According to Google, Android devices hosted by OEMs will have the same advantages in terms of security, performance, and reliability as those hosted by the company itself.

With Android Device Streaming, developers may access flagship models, foldable gadgets, and other smartphones running Android 8.1 as well as the most recent version, Android 14, remotely. As a result, developers can test their apps for a variety of form factors and orientations, evaluating their performance, behavior, and stability across a spectrum of devices. Additionally, it makes Android Studio tools accessible such as Debugger, Profiler, Device Explorer, Logcat, Compose Live Edit, and more, which can communicate remotely with the devices.

How to Sign Up

Developers can fill up a form to request access to OEM Device Labs, according to Google. They will be notified upon acceptance of their application. OEM-provided devices will not be charged or deducted from their promotional monthly quota during the early access program.