Samsung’s unannounced sports earbuds, model number SM-R545 and codenamed T1, have been certified by the US Federal Communications Commission. Android Authority spotted the listing, and the grant is dated November 4. FCC approval is a step Samsung needs before selling the earbuds in the US. As of November 5, Samsung hasn’t announced a name, price or release date.
SamMobile, which also reported the filing, has tracked the earbuds under an earlier internal name, Buds Canal 5. It says the SM-R5xx model number places them in the Galaxy Buds family. That sets them apart from the Galaxy Buds On, which carry a U-series model number.
What the Samsung T1 FCC filings show
Android Authority’s reading of the filings lists these details:
- FCC IDs: ZCASMR545L and ZCASMR545R, one for each earbud
- Charging cradle: model EP-QR545, 5V input
- Battery: 3.85V rating
- Firmware: prototype build R545XXU0AZH1
- Bluetooth range: more than 14.5 meters in lab conditions
- Project references: T1 Cable and T1 Project
The filings also include a lab photo of an earbud and a technical drawing of the case. Both outlets report the T1 references. The earbuds had already passed certification in China, South Korea and Indonesia, per Android Authority.
What earlier leaks claim
These details come from Android Authority’s earlier reporting, not from the FCC filings. Treat them as unconfirmed:
- An ear-hook design that wraps around the ear
- An Earbud Fit Test and customizable touch controls
- About 63mAh of battery per earbud and a 595mAh case
On timing, Android Authority says a 2027 launch is rumored, possibly alongside the Galaxy S27. That is speculation for now. Until Samsung confirms the product, the name, price and release date all remain unknown.
Source: FCC filing, via Android Authority and SamMobile
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