Google didn’t attend CES in 2022 but luckily that didn’t stop us from knowing new connectivity, pairing and interaction features between various devices which will arrive on Android in 2022.
Among the novelties we have many changes related to the system of Simple Google pairing, quick pairing, Chromebooks, the ability to use a Wear OS smartwatch to unlock a mobile phone or Chromebook, and even share a digital car key with a family member.
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Faster connection and pairing
Google’s Fast Pair dramatically simplifies the process of connecting a new headset to your mobile, although Google has announced that it is working with its partners to expand its reach and bring it to portable devices, speakers, cars, televisions and other smart devices.
Two news related to Fast Pair is coming to Chromebooks
In addition, in the coming months, it will be possible to configure the headphones for watch television in silence with a TV with Google TV or Android TV, probably faster than setting it up manually.
Finally in the area of connecting and pairing devices, Google announced the native material support, the standard advocated by Google, Apple and Amazon for connecting home devices. That is, you can use Fast Pair to connect and set up new Matter devices and Google Home to set them up.
Lock and unlock
Google has announced some interesting news related to locking and unlocking devices. The first is that it will be possible to use a smartwatch with Wear OS to unlock an Android mobile or a Chromebook. This novelty will be available in the coming months.
The second novelty is even stranger. By using UWB technology available on some phones, it will be possible send someone else a digital car key
Share between devices
Google is working hard to make the headphones show you the most relevant audio at this time. This way if you watch a movie on a tablet with a bluetooth headset and they call you on your mobile, the film will be paused and the headset will connect to the mobile so you can answer. This, coupled with spatial audio to make you feel “like you’re there” by tailoring sounds to your movements. This will happen to supported headphones in the coming months.
On the other hand, Google has announced that it will bring the technology Chromecast Integrated with more third-party devices
In the area of productivity, the Chromebook Phone Hub will increase its usefulness in the course of 2022. You will be able to consult and answer your mobile chats from the Chromebook, without having to install the corresponding applications. In addition, a gallery function will be added so that you can see your recent photos and videos from the mobile on the Chromebook.
In the car, Google announced that it would increase the amount of remote tasks that you can do from the wizard. Soon it will be possible to use voice actions to change the temperature of the car, lock and unlock it and see how much battery is left with voice actions. It will first be available on select Volvo vehicles.
Windows and Android
Google is finally paying some attention to Windows, as evidenced by the announcement of Google Play Games. Other new features are in the works, such as support for send files to Windows with Nearby Share.
On the other hand, it will be possible connect an Android mobile to a PC with Fast Pair, so you can quickly set up Bluetooth accessories and synchronize messages. This will be possible throughout the year and starting with devices from Acer, HP and Intel.
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