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How to Enable or Disable Google Fast Pair on Android

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Key Takeaways
  • Google Fast Pair is a feature that simplifies the process of connecting Bluetooth devices to Android smartphones, allowing for quick and easy pairing without a lengthy procedure.
  • To enable Google Fast Pair on Android devices, users need to ensure their device is running Android 14 or higher, and then follow steps to enable notifications for Google Play Services and enable Fast Pair in the device settings.
  • Users can also follow steps to disable Google Fast Pair on Android devices if they choose not to use the feature, simplifying the process of managing Bluetooth device connections.

Google is developing new features to make its Android operating system more useful. Currently, there are 3.3 billion Android users available in the world. It is only because of the features that Google provides. They have provided Android Users with a lot of customization, which lets them configure their Android phone as they want.

With the new Android OS updates, many new features are being added. Google released the Google Fast Pair feature for Android features to pair Bluetooth devices without following any procedure repeatedly. Many Android users still do not know about Google Fast Pair and how to use it. We are here with this guide where we will tell you โ€œHow to Enable Google Fast Pair on Android.โ€ So, letโ€™s get started with the steps to enable Google Fast Pair on Android.

How to Enable/Disable Google Fast Pair on Android

What is Google Fast Pair on Android?

These days a lot of smart devices are there that we use daily. The users face trouble connecting them because of the procedure they must follow. The users must first turn on the pairing mode in the Bluetooth device to which they must connect. After it, they have to turn on the Bluetooth on their smartphone and wait until the device appears. Donโ€™t you think that it is a lengthy procedure? We all have smartwatches, smart speakers, smart headsets, and much more, to which we connect regularly.

However, when we connect, we have to open the Bluetooth and look for the device, and once the device is visible, we tap on it to connect. With the help of Google Fast pair, the process gets simplified a lot. The users only have to turn on the Bluetooth on their mobile, after which the smart device they are using gets connected without any issues. You donโ€™t have to do anything, as the Fast Pair automatically pairs the smart device if it is nearby. Once the device is nearby, it will be automatically connected, and you will get a notification related to it. There are a lot of benefits to using Google Fast Pair. We have listed them below.

  • You can quickly connect with the device without any procedure to follow.
  • It will show the device battery notification.
  • This will help you in finding lost devices.

How to Enable Google Fast Pair on Android

We know you are excited about the procedure to enable Google Fast Pair on Android. Users who have Android Version 6.0 or higher will be able to use the Fast Pair. Mostly, Google Fast Pair is enabled on Android devices by default. However, if your Android device does not have enabled Google Fast Pair by default, you must follow the steps below.

Also, the Google Fast Pair can only be enabled on Android, which runs over Android 14 or higher. Once you have enabled the Google Fast Pair on Android, you can connect your smart devices without any issues on your Android device. So, letโ€™s check out the steps that must be implemented to enable Google Fast Pair on Android.

Enable Notifications for Google Play Services

To make the Google Fast Pair work properly on your Android device, you must enable the pop-up notifications for the Google Play Services. If the settings are disabled, you cannot pair the smart devices and see their notifications while connecting/after connection. You must follow the steps below to enable Google Play Services Notifications.

  • First, you need to enable the notifications for the Google Play Services on your Android Phone.
  • Go to the Settings.
  • Select Apps & Notifications.
  • Click on Google Play Services.
  • After it, select Notifications. Allow it.

Enable Google Fast Pair on Android Device

The users are eager to learn about the steps to enable Google Fast Pair on Android Devices. We have listed the steps below for you, do check them.

For Pixel Phones

  • First of all, open Settings on your Android Device.
  • After it, go to About Phone.
  • Select Check For Updates.
  • If the system runs on Android 14, move to the next step. But if the system is not running on Android 14, you must wait for the updates to be downloaded and installed.
  • After checking the version of Android, close the app.
  • Now, again visit Settings on the Android Phone.

  • After it, go to the option of Connected Devices or options related to Connections or sharing. (You have to visit the option where Bluetooth, VPN, WiFi, etc., are available.)
  • Now, you will see the option of Fast Pair (Pixel Device) / Quick Nearby Connect or related to it (Other Android Devices).

  • Click on Fast Pair and Enable it.
  • Now, when you take out your smart device and start pairing, the notification for pairing will appear on the screen. You have to tap pair. The device will be paired; now, you can use it without following the long procedure repeatedly.

For Other Android Phones

  • First of all, open Settings on your Android Device.
  • After it, go to About Phone.
  • Select Check For Updates.
  • If the system runs on Android 14, move to the next step. But if the system is not running on Android 14, you must wait for the updates to be downloaded and installed.
  • After checking the version of Android, close the app.
  • Now, again visit Settings on the Android Phone.

  • After it, go to the option ofย Connections or sharing. (You have to visit the option where Bluetooth, VPN, WiFi, etc., are available.)
  • Now, you will see the option of Quick Nearby Connect or related to it.

  • When you will see the option, enable it. Thatโ€™s it.
  • The Fast Pair is enabled, and you can pair the smart devices easily.

How To Disable Google Fast Pair on Android Phones

If you donโ€™t want to use the Google Fast Pair feature on Android Phones, follow the steps listed below to disable it.

  • Open Settings on your Android Phone.
  • Go to the Connected Devices or Connections or Sharing option, which you used to enable.
  • After it, choose Fast Pair and disable it. If you have a non-Pixel Phone, turn off Quick Nearby Connect or similar settings. Thatโ€™s it.

Wrapping Upย 

There are various types of smart devices that we use in day-to-day life. To use all those devices, we have to pair or connect them to get access to them. We have to turn on Bluetooth for pairing to them and look for the device in the Bluetooth Paired device to connect it. With the help of Fast Pair, you will not need to follow such lengthy steps. In this guide, we have listed the steps you must follow to enable/disable Fast Pair. Thatโ€™s it for this guide. Follow the steps properly to turn on Fast Pair.

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Aditya Dhanraj
Aditya Dhanrajhttps://itechhacks.com/
Aditya Dhanraj is a Web Developer by profession and Content Writer by passion. He loves to write about gaming and technology guides. When he is not writing, he must be developing something!

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