Audience
Businesses or individuals who need a platform for Android and iOS to discover nearby devices and establish communication with them
About Google Nearby
A platform for discovering and communicating with nearby devices. The Nearby platform makes it easy to discover nearby devices and establish communication with them. It uses technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, IP, and audio. Discover and establish direct communication channels with other devices without having to be connected to the Internet. Enables seamless nearby interactions such as multiplayer gaming, realtime collaboration, forming a group, broadcasting a resource, or sharing content. The Nearby Connections API is available for Android. Use the guide to determine if this is the right API to use. Publish and subscribe to small messages between devices that are near each other and connected to the Internet. Discover nearby Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons and retrieve their attachments. The Nearby Messages API is available for Android and iOS, and enables communication between the two platforms. Use the guide to determine if this is the right API to use.
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Integrations
API:
Yes, Google Nearby offers API access
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Google
Founded: 1998
United States
developers.google.com/nearby
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Support
Online
Google Nearby Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Google Nearby work with?
Google Nearby works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Google Nearby support in their product?
Google Nearby supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Google Nearby offer?
Google Nearby offers support via online.
Q: Does Google Nearby have an API?
Yes, Google Nearby has an API.
Q: Does Google Nearby have a mobile app?
Yes, Google Nearby has a mobile app for iPad, Android, and iPhone.
Q: What type of training does Google Nearby provide?
Google Nearby provides training in the form of documentation and live online.
