Google’s Fast Pair earbuds to gain charging completion alerts

In a move that promises to enhance user convenience, Google is reportedly developing a new feature for its Fast Pair-enabled earbuds that will notify users once their devices are fully charged. Currently, most high-end wireless earbuds provide minimal feedback on battery status, often limited to a blinking LED on the case or an approximate level sent via Bluetooth.

While charging, users typically have to guess when their earbuds are back to full power, which can lead to overcharging or unnecessary power waste. However, Google appears to be addressing this issue with new alert capabilities. According to insights from app researcher @AssembleDebug on X, code strings found in the Google Play Services beta version suggest that Google is working on this functionality. The string “Fully charged • %1$s” hints at a user notification for when charging is complete.

This isn’t Google’s first venture into such notifications; last year, they introduced a similar feature for the Pixel Watch. However, what sets this apart is its potential universal application across all Fast Pair compatible earbuds, thanks to it being a Play Services update rather than a device-specific feature.

Although the feature is still under development without a visible user interface, its completion could significantly improve the user experience by ensuring devices are unplugged at the optimal time, thus preserving battery health and convenience. Watch for further updates as Google polishes this promising addition to its ecosystem.