Android OS by emteria
IoT device management platforms
IoT operating systems
Operating systems
Mobile device management (MDM) software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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What is Android OS by emteria
Android OS by emteria is a commercial Android-based operating system distribution and lifecycle service for embedded and IoT devices. It targets OEMs and solution providers that deploy Android on non-phone hardware such as kiosks, digital signage, industrial HMIs, and custom appliances. The offering focuses on long-term maintenance, security updates, and tooling to build and manage device images across supported hardware. It is typically used alongside enterprise mobility/IoT management tooling rather than replacing full IoT platforms for connectivity, telemetry, or application monitoring.
Long-term Android maintenance
The product is designed for devices that need Android security patches and OS updates beyond typical consumer device timelines. This helps organizations keep deployed fleets on supported builds without relying solely on chipset or board vendors. It also reduces operational risk for long-lived installations such as kiosks and industrial panels.
Embedded device OS focus
emteria’s Android distribution is oriented to embedded hardware use cases rather than general-purpose phones. It supports building and distributing device images for specific boards and products, which is a common requirement in OEM deployments. This aligns well with scenarios where organizations control the full device stack and need repeatable provisioning.
Works with MDM/EMM tooling
Because it is Android-based, it can integrate with standard Android enterprise management approaches and many third-party MDM/EMM tools. This can simplify policy enforcement, app deployment, and remote administration compared with custom embedded OS stacks. It also allows teams to reuse existing Android application ecosystems for dedicated-purpose devices.
Not a full IoT platform
The product primarily addresses the operating system layer and OS lifecycle, not end-to-end IoT platform capabilities. Organizations typically still need separate services for connectivity management, device telemetry, fleet observability, and application performance monitoring. Buyers comparing it to broader IoT suites should plan for additional components.
Hardware support constraints
Android on embedded devices depends on board support packages, drivers, and vendor kernel components. As a result, supported hardware and Android version availability can vary by chipset and device design. Teams may need validation work and coordination with hardware vendors to meet update and feature requirements.
Android footprint and complexity
Android can be heavier than purpose-built IoT operating systems in terms of storage, memory, and boot complexity. This can increase BOM requirements and lengthen bring-up and certification cycles for constrained devices. Security hardening and update governance also require disciplined processes to avoid configuration drift across fleets.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Workspace | Free (manages up to 3 devices) | Free forever (no time limit). Includes Android OS, OTA security updates, basic remote/device management features; no credit card required. |
| Small Workspace | €80 per month (billed annually: €960/year) | Manages up to 50 devices. Android OS included. Application storage and Remote access are optional add-ons. Support: forum and email; extended LTS and other options listed. Request offer. |
| Medium Workspace | €360 per month (billed annually: €4,320/year) | Manages up to 300 devices. Android OS included. Application storage and Remote access optional. Support: forum and email; extended LTS and other listed features. Request offer. |
| Large Workspace | €890 per month (billed annually: €10,680/year) | Manages up to 1000 devices. Android OS included. Application storage and Remote access optional. Support: forum and email; extended LTS and other listed features. Request offer. |
| Enterprise Workspace | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Manages unlimited devices. Includes Custom Android OS, application storage, remote access, Enterprise SLA, phone support, and custom/on-prem deployments. Request offer. |
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Seller details
emteria GmbH
Dresden, Germany
2015
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