Google announced its Fast Pair feature for Google TV (Android TV) at CES 2024. Google’s Fast Pair feature, which is used to quickly connect headphones and earbuds across Android devices, Chrome OS, and Google TV with an onscreen pop-up, avoids manual pairing every time. You can also switch your headphones quickly between different devices. Google Fast Pair Service uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to discover Bluetooth devices nearby.
Google Fast Pair Features
- Instant One-Tap Pairing: It eliminates the manual pairing process of a Bluetooth device. When compatible headphones or earbuds in pairing mode come near Google TV, you will see a pop-up on the screen on which you just have to click on Connect Now to pair.
- Personalized Name with Device: You can now have custom names for your device to identify it quickly.
- Syncs with Your Google Account: Once you connect your headphones or earbuds, whenever you turn on these devices near Google TV, you get a notification to connect instantly. In this feature you will not need to bring the headphones into pairing mode.
- Automatic Audio Switching: It intelligently switches the audio source between your connected devices. For example, if you are watching a video on your tablet, the audio can automatically switch to your phone when you receive an incoming call.
It is a very useful feature for users; it reduces the wastage of time. But the Fast Pair feature is only available to limited devices as of now. We have listed Google TV-based streaming devices with the Fast Pair feature.
Streaming devices with Fast Pair Feature
Google TV Streamer
It is Google’s latest streaming device with improved specs and features. The Google TV Streamer is powered by a MediaTek MT8696 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It supports streaming up to 4K HDR at 60fps, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. Moreover, in connectivity options, it includes Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, HDMI 2.1, USB-C for power/data, and a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port for stable, high-speed streaming. The Google TV Streamer has the Fast Pairing support since its release in September 2024. The device is available for $84.99 in the US through the Google Store, Amazon.
Chromecast with Google TV 4K
It was launched back in September 2020 along with a remote control. Chromecast with Google TV 4K is streaming dongle which makes your TV into smart entertainment hub. It supports streams up to 4K Ultra HD at 60 fps and supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG. It is powered by a quad-core 1.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 CPU and a Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. the device has 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. It gets the Fast Pair feature in February 2024.
Chromecast with Google TV HD
It is the affordable streaming dongle that can stream up to HD1080p HDR at 60fps. Chromecast with Google TV HD was launched back in September 2022. It’s powered by an Amlogic S805X2 processor. Chromecast with Google TV HD is a very good device to have at an affordable price. Moreover, it also get the fast pair feature in February 2024.
Walmart Onn 4K Plus
It’s also a budget-friendly streaming device with powerful specs launched in May 2025. It supports streaming up to 4K Ultra HD (up to 3840×2160), Dolby Vision, HDR10+. It is powered by Amlogic S905X5M processor and paired with 2GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. The Onn 4K Plus also comes with voice-enabled with dedicated streaming app shortcuts. The Fast Pair feature is available on Walmart Onn 4K Plus since its launch.
