Google’s new “cast to devices nearby” feature lets you seamlessly transfer media playback from your Pixel Pro phone to your Pixel Tablet when it’s docked. All you have to do is bring your phone close to the docked tablet to transfer media from phone to tablet or vice versa. This feature works with Spotify and YouTube Music, but Google says it should work with other media apps that integrate Output Switcher support.

Note: You’ll need a Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, or Pixel 8 Pro as only those models support ultra wideband (UWB), which is the radio technology this feature uses to determine when your phone is close to your tablet and pointed directly at it. The Pixel Tablet has a UWB radio, but it wasn’t really used for anything before this feature’s arrival.

Some of you might remember my posts about an Android 13 feature called “media tap-to-transfer”. To recap, Android 13 introduced UI elements (such as the indicator chips shown in the embedded video) that tell you when your phone is too close/far or you’ve successfully transferred media. The actual media handoff here is handled by Google Play Services.