Set up Google Pixel Watch

How to set up your Google Pixel Watch

What you'll need to get started

In addition to your Google Pixel Watch and the USB-C Magnetic Charging Cable that's included with purchase, you'll need the following to begin set up:

• A Google Account
  • Important: To use a Google Workspace Account on Pixel Watch, you must turn off "Device Management." Learn how to manage these Google Workspace Account settings.
• A compatible Android phone updated to version 8.0 or higher¹
  • Connected to Wi-Fi or LTE
• The latest version of the Google Pixel Watch app
  • Note: If you can't find the Google Pixel Watch app in the Google Play Store, confirm that the address on file for your Google Play Store account is located in a supported country or region.
• For the best experience, Set up and track activity and sleep with Fitbit on Google Pixel Watch.

Set up Google Pixel Watch

1. Before you start

• Fully charge your watch and phone
• On your phone, turn on Bluetooth and Location settings
• Attach your chosen band to the watch and adjust the band and sizing for your comfort

2. Turn on Pixel Watch

Turn on Google Pixel Watch by pressing the crown for about 3 seconds.

3. Pair your watch and phone

Place your watch near a compatible Android 8.0+ phone with Bluetooth on. The screen should indicate that pairing can begin.

Follow the on-screen instructions in the app and select Google Pixel Watch to begin pairing.

A matching pairing code will be displayed on both the app and watch.

• If the codes match: On your phone, tap Pair. The pairing process will now begin and can take a few minutes to complete.
• If the codes do not match: Restart your watch and try again. If the codes still don't match, Fix Pixel Watch setup and phone pairing issues.

4. Connect a Google Account

Create a Google Account or sign in with an existing one to continue the setup process.

5. Activate LTE (Google Pixel Watch LTE only)

If you purchased Google Pixel Watch LTE, Set up and manage an LTE carrier plan for Google Pixel Watch.

6. Activate additional settings

Additional on-screen prompts will guide you through setting up or connecting:

• Google Pay
• Google Assistant
• A personalized lock screen PIN or pattern
• Other Google Play Store apps available on Google Pixel Watch
• Set up and track activity and sleep with Fitbit on Google Pixel Watch

Note: During setup, you can turn on the TalkBack text-to-speech accessibility shortcut by triple tapping the side button next to the crown.

7. Complete set up

Follow the remaining on-screen instructions in the app to finish setting up Pixel Watch.

8. Confirm that Pixel Watch system settings are up-to-date

1. On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down tap Settings .
2. Tap System System updates. Google Pixel Watch will check for available updates.

Tip: When your device and watch successfully connect, "Connected" will appear in the Google Pixel Watch app. If your device and watch aren't connected, "Disconnected" will appear on the watch screen.

Fix setup and pairing issues

These steps can help resolve potential setup issues.

Pixel Watch won't pair with phone

On your phone

1. Open the Google Pixel Watch app System Reset and unpair watch Reset (but don't erase eSIM).
2. Go to Settings Connected Devices forget any watch devices listed.

On your watch

1. Once the watch shows the pairing animation, retry the pairing process by bringing the phone and watch together again.

The Pixel Watch app shows that there is no watch connected

On your phone

1. Uninstall the Google Pixel Watch app .
2. Go to Settings Connected Devices forget any watch devices listed.

On your watch

1. Hold the crown for 5 seconds until the power menu appears Restart.
2. Once the watch restarts, retry the pairing process by bringing the phone and watch together again.

Note: If the power menu does not appear, hold down the side and crown buttons for 20 seconds to force a hard reset.

Pixel Watch still won't pair

• Watch the Set up Pixel Watch video to confirm that all steps were fully completed.
• Confirm that the Pixel Watch battery is fully charged.
• Verify that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Connect through Bluetooth on your Pixel phone
• Confirm that your location is set up. Manage your Pixel phone’s location settings.
• Make sure that your watch and phone are physically beside each other.
  • Your phone must be within 0.5 m (1.6 ft) of your Pixel Watch for Fast Pair to work.
• Confirm that your phone is connected to either a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

If you've tried the steps above and Pixel Watch still won't pair with your phone, follow these factory reset instructions to fix the problem.

¹_{Works with most phones running Android 8.0 or newer. Requires a Google Account and internet access. Paid subscription required for some features. See g.co/pixelwatch/specs for technical and device specifications.}