Use your Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy Watch with Google Fi

When you use a Google Pixel Watch first generation and newer or Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and newer with Google Fi, you can make phone calls, send messages, and use data.

Eligibility with Google Fi

Important:

To pair your watch with your Google Fi phone number, your device needs to run on Android 13 or higher.
To use your Google Pixel Watch first generation and newer or Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and newer with Google Fi, you must have a Google Fi Android device.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic and other Classic Samsung watch models aren't supported on Google Fi.
You can have one wearable per account on Google Fi, separate from data-only SIMs.
iPhones and iPads aren't compatible with Google Pixel Watches and Samsung Galaxy Watches purchased from Google Fi.

Set up your watch

For general info on how to set up your device, refer to Set up Google Pixel Watch.
To set up your Google Pixel Watch first generation and newer, follow these steps in the "Setup cellular connectivity menu" when setting up your phone:
- Setup cellular connectivity.
  1. Tap Setup.
  2. Connect to Google Fi.
    - Tap Setup.
  3. Wait for the activation to complete.
To set up your Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and newer, refer to Samsung’s Setup Help Center.

Activate your watch with Google Fi

Important: Do not scan the QR code for activation.

Before you begin, make sure that:

Bluetooth is on for both devices.
You choose your Google Fi account during pairing.

To activate with Google Fi:

On your phone, open the Google Play Store.
- For Google Pixel Watch first generation and newer, download the Google Pixel Watch app.
- For Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and newer, download Galaxy Wearable app.
To set up your watch, follow the on-screen instructions.
- If your watch still isn't activated:
  1. On your phone, delete the Google Fi app.
  2. Reinstall the Google Fi app.
When you get to the screen to set up mobile service, select the related Google Fi account.
Select Set up or buy a plan.

Check for common errors

To resolve most activation issues, make sure that:

The Google Pixel Watch first generation and newer, Google Fi, and Wear OS apps are up to date.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and newer, Google Fi, and Galaxy Wearable apps are up to date.
You’re signed in to all apps with your Google Fi account email address.
Your Google Fi account is active.
Your phone doesn't have any connectivity issues.

Using your watch with Google Fi

When you use your Google Pixel Watch first generation and newer or Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and newer with Google Fi, you don’t have to be connected to your Google Fi phone to call, text, or use data, no matter what plan you are on.

Although you can use your watch in the US, Canada, and Mexico, you don’t have connectivity in other countries or regions. Your device connects through T-Mobile's network.

Tips:

If you're on an iPhone or iPad, you can’t use data, call, or text through your watch.
If your phone is off or out of coverage, your watch may not send or receive texts successfully.

Get more watch help

To get more help with your Google Pixel Watch first generation and newer, go to the Google Pixel Watch Help Center.
To get more help with your Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and newer, go to Samsung’s product support page.

Tip: If you still can’t activate your watch with Google Fi, you can contact support.

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