Only your phone runs on Android?

Android not only runs on phone but several other devices too. This Linux-based, open source operating system has gained huge popularity and has occupied the major portion of the global mobile market. However many users are unaware about the other devices that is powered by this OS. Let us have alook at them:

Security System

There are home Security systems which are controlled by Android Touch Screen Controller. If you want to disarm or arm then this is required. Though it might be a bit slow but that’s not an issue if the job is done.  

Television

Android also has a mini PC which can be powered into the TV. Android functions as if it is on personal or small or personal screen. Exoon Power Pro runs Android 4.4 KitKat. SkyStreamX runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Refrigerator

Samsung has a refrigerator called RF4289HARS with an 8″ LCD display which runs Android. It is available at some physical stores and online retailers. You can also tweet from the fridge. 

Mini PCs

Thses Mini PCs have the power of TV boxes. These function on own and run completely on this open source application. However the hardware makers have taken this lightly. Users would not get LG, Sony, Toshiba or Samsung products. These are made unknown brands which are yet to gain reputation among consumers. 

  

Cameras

This could not be avoided. Nikon has Coolpix S800c. Samsung has couple of Android Cameras and started Galaxy Camera that has been replace with the Galaxy Camera 2. They have the Galaxy NX hat is also powered by this OS.

Karaoke Machine

Lemon KTV is for Karaoke and the users can get a relative experience.

Car device

Parrot Asteroid is a touchscreen device to be installed in cars that has the standard size as 2-DIN. It has a complete range of ports for the speakers, USB ports for phone connections and storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack and SD card storage. It has no integrated 3G or 4G.

Ouya

Ouya is an open source gaming console that has popularized Android versions. It runs 4.1 Jelly Bean that has 1GB of RAM, 8GB storage and an Nvidia Tegra 3 system-on-a-chip. 810 games are available. Each of them is a development kit which allows people to develop games without any license or an SDK. It has a unique interface that revolves around gaming.

Amazon Fire TV

This is an Android based set-top box which runs FireOS 3.0 Mojito. This is Amazon’s altered version of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It can access the Amazon App Store.

Smartwatches

Smart watches are gaining popularity. Motorola and LG would launch these watches based on Android Wear. The operating system has been designed for smartwatches.

This is not all as there are several devices running on this.