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<p>Using a suite of standard protocols, you can implement compelling accessories
that extend Android capabilities in a wide range of Android-powered devices.
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        <h4 id="audio-accessories">Audio Accessories</h4>
        <p>Android supports local on-device audio and remote off-device audio
        over a wired 3.5 mm headset jack, USB connection, or Bluetooth.
        Manufacturers should see the <a
        href="{@docRoot}accessories/headset/specification.html">wired audio headset
        specification</a>, while users can learn how to <a
        href="https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6127700">record and play
        back audio using USB host mode</a>.</p>
        <p><a href="{@docRoot}accessories/audio.html">&raquo; Audio Accessories</a></p>
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        <h4 id="custom-accessories">Custom Accessories</h4>
        <p>What do you want to connect to your Android device? Alarm clock?
        Keyboard? Thermostat? Robot? Learn how to connect existing equipment or
        your own unique hardware to Android using the Android Open Accessory
        (AOA) protocol.</p>
        <p><a href="{@docRoot}accessories/custom.html">&raquo; Custom Accessories</a></p>
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