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<p>Implement compelling accessories to extend the capabilities of your users'
Android-powered devices. Android relies on a suite of standard protocols you
can implement in your accessories to be compatible with 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-spec.html">wired audio headset
        specification</a>, while users may 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 Protocol.</p>
        <p><a href="{@docRoot}accessories/custom.html">&raquo; Custom Accessories</a></p>
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