Fast Pair
| Fast Pair Service | |
|---|---|
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 An example of a Fast Pair connection prompt, triggered from a compliant device | |
| Other names | GFPS, Fast Pair |
| Developer | |
| Release | October 31, 2017 |
| Operating system | Android, Android TV, ChromeOS, WearOS |
| Website | developers |
The Google Fast Pair Service, or simply Fast Pair, is Google's proprietary standard for quickly pairing Bluetooth devices when they come in close proximity for the first time using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).[1]
History
[edit]It was announced in October 2017 and initially designed for connecting audio devices such as speakers, headphones and car kits with the Android operating system. In 2018, Google added support for ChromeOS devices, and in 2019, Google announced that Fast Pair connections could now be synced with other Android devices on the same Google Account,[2][3] a feature which Google expanded to ChromeOS devices in December 2023.[4]
Google has partnered with Bluetooth system on a chip (SoC) designers including Qualcomm, Airoha Technology, and BES Technic to add Fast Pair support to their SDKs.[3] In May 2019, Qualcomm announced their Smart Headset Reference Design, Qualcomm QCC5100, QCC3024 and QCC3034 SoC series with support for Fast Pair and Google Assistant.[5] In July 2019, Google announced True Wireless Features (TWF), Find My Device (later Find Hub) and enhanced Connected Device Details.[6]
Validator
[edit]| Fast Pair Validator | |
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| Developer | |
| Release | November 14, 2018 |
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Android 7+ |
In November 2018, Google released a mobile app for manufacturers of Bluetooth devices wanting to validate their implementation of Fast Pair. When connected to a Google Cloud Platform project, the app is capable of calibrating transmission power and verifying Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) payloads and device discoberability and pairing. As of 2026, in order to transition the project from its "provisional" state to active, the manufacturer must submit an application directly to Google.[7][9]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Google Fast Pair Service". Google Developers. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ Nayak, Ritesh; Ho, Ronald (October 31, 2017). "Announcing Fast Pair - effortless Bluetooth pairing for Android". Android Developers Blog. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- 1 2 Chau, Seang (November 27, 2018). "Fast Pair Update". Android Developers Blog. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ Payne, Robby (December 20, 2023). "Account-based Fast Pair quietly arrives for Chromebooks [VIDEO]". Chrome Unboxed. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Qualcomm Expands Smart Headset Platform To Include Support for the Google Assistant". Qualcomm. San Jose. May 8, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ Xu, Catherina (July 19, 2019). "What's new with Fast Pair". Android Developers Blog. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- 1 2 "Fast Pair Validator". Google Play. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Fast Pair Validator 3.0.971063346". APKMirror. August 26, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Fast Pair". Google for Developers. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
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