A device known as G8BL6 has recently received certification from the FCC, the U.S. regulatory body that oversees radio communications. This certification is a necessary step for any radio-enabled device, such as Bluetooth or GPS devices, before it can be sold in the United States. The manufacturer, Goertek, is already known for assembling products like Google's Pixel Buds and the Fitbit Air, a small fitness tracker without a screen.
The G8BL6 device appears to follow the naming convention used for Google's internal products. Its regulatory label can be accessed through the device's settings menu—specifically, under Settings > System > Regulatory Information—similar to how it works on the Pixel Watch. This suggests that the G8BL6 likely has a screen. The testing process for the device involved ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool used to debug and interact with Android devices. Connectivity features include Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and a GNSS chip, which allows for satellite-based positioning, primarily using GPS. However, the device does not support Wi-Fi.
Several details point to the possibility that G8BL6 is a Wear OS device, the operating system Google uses for smartwatches and other connected wearables. In August, a Google-branded bracelet with a vertical, pill-shaped screen was spotted in advertisements for the Pixel 11. While Google has not officially identified the device, it resembles a successor to the Fitbit Charge line. The most recent Fitbit Charge model, the Fitbit Charge 6, was launched in October 2023. The G8BL6, however, seems to differ from the Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker released in May 2026.
Google is clearly expanding its lineup of connected devices, ranging from lost-item trackers to fitness bands. While no official announcements have been made, the FCC certification confirms that a Google device with a screen is in development. If the G8BL6 is indeed a new Fitbit Charge model running on Wear OS, it would help unify Google’s ecosystem. However, maintaining the long battery life that makes fitness bands popular will be crucial. Google may provide more details in the coming weeks.
FCC Certification Indicates Google's Potential New Wearable Device
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