Qualcomm Announces Headset Platform Support for Google Assistant, Fast Pair

Qualcomm announced support Thursday for Google Assistant and Google Fast Pair on the Qualcomm Smart Headset platform. Smart Headset, based on Qualcomm’s QCC5100 series low-power Bluetooth audio chips, includes hardware and software required for manufacturers to create differentiated wireless stereo earbuds and headsets with support for Google Assistant for various product tiers and categories, said the company. The reference design supports push-button activation for Google Assistant, which connects to the Google Assistant app running on a smartphone. The platform comprises processing capability, connectivity options, voice assistant interfaces and premium audio technologies.