FCC Filing Teases Mystery Google Device
Summary
Google appears to be developing a new smart home product, according to a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing for a "wireless device." Based on the few breadcrumbs Google sprinkled across documents(Opens in a new window) logged with the FCC last month, its likely the company is readying a new Nest smart home gadget. As 9To5Google reports(Opens in a new window), mystery device G28DR—described as "Equipment Under Test" (EUT)—is certified for use with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but not other common connectivity options like NFC (near-field communication) or UWB (ultra-wideband). Google registered a total of seven exhibits with the FCCs Office of Engineering and Technology (OET): two cover letters, a label sample, radio frequency exposure info, and a trio of test reports. A second-gen wired-only Nest Doorbell with 24/7 recording was confirmed last year(Opens in a new window), which leaves a new camera, thermostat, a speaker model, or perhaps a brand new type of device as possible options.