A new pairing technology "Fast Pair" that connects Android and Bluetooth devices

Recently, Google has announced new pairing technology for Android and Bluetooth devices.This makes it easier to connect to some wireless headphones, which were headaches.

The new pairing method is named "Fast Pair".Although there are few devices to support at the moment, Google will call on each manufacturer to participate in Fast Pairs.

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Fast Pair is an Android answer to the theme of high -speed and simple Bluetooth pairing.The operation is similar to Apple's AirPod, but while AirPod depends on peripheral devices such as built -in W1 chip, Fast Pair uses a battery -friendly Bluetooth Low Energy protocol.The protocol is a technology used for wearable devices, headphones, smart home tech, etc., and can be connected with low power consumption.

In the protocol, you can find the surrounding device by combining Bluetooth information and location information.When a smartphone finds a fast pair compatible Bluetooth Low Energy device, a notification is displayed and you can select whether to pair.In addition, if there is an app attached to the device, such as music control and on -off of specific functions, that will be notified.

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At present, the Fast Pair function has been introduced only to some Android devices such as Pixel 2.But no Android smartphone, Android 6.It is OK if you upgrade after 0 (Marshmallow).Google Play Service is also version 11.Please update to 7 or later.

Supported headphones

To use Fast Pairs, you need not only upgrading Android but also headphones.According to Google, Google Pixel Buds and Libratone Q-Adapt supports Fast Pairs.

I tried Fast Pair with Google Pixel 2 XL and Libratone headphones, but it was a simple experience that could be mistaken than the conventional Bluetooth headphones pairing.Just turn on the power and press the pairing button to display the icon and explanation in the notification bar.However, there are still some bugs, and sometimes try to connect to another Bluetooth headphone.In such a case, you have to turn off Bluetooth once and turn it on again.However, the important job is the impression that you are doing it properly.

There will be many devices that support Fast Pairs in the future, including the Voyager 8200 series of Plantronics, the Voyager 8200 series.Google is eagerly calling for participation, such as asking each manufacturer for questions about the function.

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Source: Google

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