Depending on the headphones, setup can be as simple as bringing the Bluetooth accessory close to your Android phone. This is possible thanks to Fast Pair, which Google updated in recent weeks to take over after iOS.
Since the launch of Fast Pair in 2017, the process has started with a standard notification that includes a thumbnail of the device in question. Appearing at the top of the screen, a simple touch would initiate pairing and provide confirmation.
Google has adjusted the setup experience so that it now has a tall sheet that slides up from the bottom. Your device name is centered above, while a larger image and the “Connect” button appear below. After paired via Bluetooth, you have the option to continue “Configuration” or “Close”.
Android’s new Fast Pair design, which was unobtrusively introduced in November, much like iOS and AirPods. There is a clear advantage to this approach, as the pairing of new accessories must be a very important event. Compared to a notification, you’re less likely to miss or slide a page down.
Meanwhile, Google has improved the experience. This UI is displayed when setting up a new quick pair accessory for the first time with the phone. Android still uses a compact notification to observe the battery status of each item (headphones and case), while Apple chooses to bring the entire spreadsheet to show the percentage. The lower alert is also used to pair accessories, especially on phones and tablets already connected to your Google Account.
With the launch of Pixel Buds earlier this year, Google introduced a number of related features, including Find My Device integration, low battery alerts and button customization.
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