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Google is about to launch a feature for its Fast Pair technology which will provide low battery notifications for the styluses. For the uninitiated, Fast Pair is a feature that allows devices to quickly and easily connect to other devices via Bluetooth. It’s unclear when this feature will be released, but 9to5Google’s APK Insight suggests it’s in development.

Since its launch, Fast Pair has expanded to support a variety of devices beyond just Bluetooth headsets, including smart watches and Matter connected home devices.

It seems that the next category of devices for Fast Pair will be styluses, especially in preparation for the upcoming Pixel tablet. This would allow for quick and easy pairing of pens to the tablet, which could improve the user experience.

The upcoming Pixel Tablet is expected to support USI pens, which are designed to work across multiple devices and platforms. Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 has revealed information about pen charging notifications, and an update to Google Play Services for Wear OS includes strings”fast_pair_stylusanalogous to low battery notifications for Bluetooth headsets, suggesting that Fast Pair will be used to provide these notifications for styluses.

Battery is running low \u2022 Consider recharging soon

Low battery \u2022 Charging soon

Very low battery \u2022 Charge now

This will allow users to easily monitor the battery level of the pen, thus avoiding power outages while using it on the Pixel tablet. The update to the Services Settings app, which powers the Pixel’s Battery widget, added a generic “bt_styluswhich further confirms it.

A stylus for the Pixel Tablet?

The feature will allow users to see the current pen battery percentage in the Battery widget, making it easy to monitor the pen’s battery level without having to go into settings or connect it to another device. This feature will enhance the user experience by providing comprehensive, easy-to-access battery notifications for the pen used in the upcoming Pixel tablet.

The 9to5Google report suggests it Google may also release a Pixel Tablet stylus, providing a seamless and integrated user experience. The charging method for this stylus is still unclear, but wireless charging is likely. The Pixel Tablet’s design lacks a clear charging surface on the side edges, but how Google will implement this feature remains to be seen.