Google to reportedly make managing notifications for those with multiple Pixel devices a lot easier

If you’re someone who uses multiple Pixel devices and finds it hard to manage notifications across devices, Google might have a surprise in store. A recent teardown by the folks over at Android Authority of the Google Device Connectivity Service app reveals a hidden toggle that could make managing notifications far more seamless.

The change? Notification syncing across Pixel devices might soon work over mobile data, removing the current Wi-Fi requirement. This potential update builds on a feature introduced in Android 15, where notifications dismissed on one Pixel device disappear across all other linked devices.

While useful, the feature’s dependency on Wi-Fi limits its flexibility, especially for users on the move. The newly discovered toggle hints that Google is testing an option to allow syncing via mobile networks, offering a smoother experience for those constantly switching between phones, tablets, or other Pixel gadgets.

The toggle isn’t user-facing yet, suggesting it’s still in development. However, it’s not hard to imagine Google rolling this out soon, perhaps as part of an upcoming Feature Drop or a routine software update. The benefits are clear: less hassle for users managing notifications and fewer interruptions, even when they’re away from Wi-Fi. It could also improve battery efficiency, as devices wouldn’t need to scan for Wi-Fi connections just to sync notifications.

For now, it’s a waiting game to see when — or if — this feature becomes available. But if implemented, it would mark another step toward a more cohesive and intuitive multi-device experience. For someone like me who juggles between a couple of Pixel phones, this would make life a little easier.