Google developing feature to control smartphone audio output from smartwatches: Report
media routing control," will require an app permission, allowing apps on the phone to determine where audio output is directed. This will enable the companion app on a smartwatch to take charge of managing the audio output. Essentially, the smartwatch will gain the ability to control where audio or video from other apps is played.
This development was first identified by Android Authority, who noticed the "media routing control" feature in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), along with references to the project from various sources. According to Google, this permission will allow an app to access a list of available devices and control which one plays audio or video. The list may include headphones, speakers, or other connected devices, and the app can choose where the audio or video is streamed or cast.
It is not yet clear whether this functionality will be available to all Wear OS devices or if it will be exclusive to select Google devices like the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. Additionally, it is uncertain if this feature will be part of the next full release of Android or introduced at a later time. More details are expected at Google I/O 2024, scheduled for May 14, where Google is set to reveal significant updates on Android, Wear OS, and other software projects.
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