While we recommend developers test their apps on a physical device, you can test many aspects of your apps without running your code on a device. (developer.amazon.com)
We also tested the apps in terms of connectivity, time to start streaming, storage options, and ease of use. (smarthome.reviewed.com)
Nevertheless, opening Android «ahead of schedule» is a great idea as it gives developers additional time to optimize and test their apps for compatibility. (techspot.com)