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