Android 15 might turn your screensaver into a smart home hub

As you can see in the screenshots above, the interface seems familiar, as it mirrors the smart home controls dashboard from Android 14. These are usually accessible through a Quick Settings tile or lock screen shortcut, conveniently displaying your favorite devices alongside the current time.

As noted by Rahman, when he went through the underlying code, he found this screensaver lies within the SystemUI app rather than the Google Home app. This suggests a broader rollout for the feature, potentially benefiting non-Pixel devices running Android 15. However, for now, it seems limited to the Google Home ecosystem. Developers of other smart home apps may need to jump in with their own screensaver solutions.

The "Home Controls" screensaver hints at a more integrated future for Android devices. Instead of just displaying a clock or photos, your idle phone or tablet could become a convenient control center for your smart home. It's a small but exciting step towards a more intuitive smart home experience within the Android environment.