Google Wear OS Fitness Tracker Appears at FCC, Raises Questions About Device's Purpose and Connectivity
Key Highlights
- What you need to know A mysterious Google-made wearable has appeared at the FCC with clues suggesting it could run Wear OS.
- The device reportedly skips Wi-Fi and relies on Bluetooth LE, suggesting it may be a fitness tracker.
- GPS support and a metal frame are also listed, while ADB testing suggests some form of Wear OS software.
Google has recently appeared in an FCC listing with a mysterious new wearable device that carries the model number G8BL6. The device, described as a "Wireless Device," is manufactured.
Lack Wifi Particularly Interesting Since
The lack of Wi-Fi is particularly interesting, since most traditional Wear OS smartwatches have supported Wi-Fi. That could suggest we're looking at a different type of wearable altogether. Potentially a more traditional fitness tracker rather than another Pixel Watch.
The mysterious device reportedly supports GPS or GNSS and features a metal frame that will also act as its antenna. The device's specifications are as follows:.
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Model Number G8Bl6 Manufactured Connectivity
Model Number: G8BL6 Manufactured Connectivity: Bluetooth LE GPS Support: Yes GNSS Support: Yes Metal Frame: Yes.
During the Pixel 11 launch, Google briefly showed an unannounced fitness tracker with a small display in one of its teasers. There's a chance this FCC listing could be related to that device.
The new wearable could potentially sit somewhere between the Fitbit Air and Google's more expensive Pixel Watch lineup. It's also worth remembering that Fitbit hasn't updated its Charge lineup since 2023. So this device could fit quite nicely into that missing middle ground.
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Google has not yet made an official statement regarding the new wearable device or its purpose. The company is expected to provide more information in the coming days.
The FCC listing suggests there's no Wi-Fi connectivity onboard. Instead, the device appears to rely entirely on Bluetooth LE. There are also clues suggesting the device could run some form of Wear OS.
As the EUT operation test setup specifically mentions ADB testing.
Sanuj is a tech journalist covering the latest developments in wearable technology and consumer electronics.
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