How to Set Up Your Google Pixel Watch
Follow the steps below to learn how to set up your Google Pixel Watch. You can also upgrade to a new Pixel Watch or connect a new phone to your watch without data loss. Learn how to upgrade your Pixel Watch or connected phone without losing data.
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What you need to get started
To begin the setup, you need:
- The charging cable included with your watch purchase.
- The Pixel Watch 4 comes with a new charger.
- 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 the latest compatible version. Learn about compatibility requirements for your Pixel Watch.
- Your phone is connected to the Internet through Wi-Fi or LTE.
- The latest version of the Google Pixel Watch app
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Tip: If you can't find the Google Pixel Watch app in the Google Play Store, make sure that your Google Play Store account address is in a supported country or region.
- Ensure that your phone and watch are sufficiently charged.
- Turn on Bluetooth and allow location permissions on your phone. Manage location permissions for apps.
- Attach your selected band to your watch and adjust the band and size for optimal comfort. Learn how to wear the Google Pixel Watch.
- Install the latest version of the Google Pixel Watch app.
- Turn on your Google Pixel Watch. Press and hold the crown for about three seconds and wait for the screen to light up.
- If your phone supports fast pairing, a message will appear on the screen that signals that the pairing process can begin. Learn more about fast pairing.
- If your phone doesn't support fast pairing, you can open the Google Pixel Watch app
Follow the on-screen instructions in the app and select Google Pixel Watch.
A matching pairing code shows on both the app and watch.
- If the codes match, tap Pair. The pairing process will begin, and can take a few minutes to complete.
- If the codes don't match, restart your device and try again.
- Press and hold the crown for three seconds.
- Scroll down and tap Restart.
- Once the watch restarts, wait until the watch is fully on.
- Bring the phone and watch together again, then retry the pairing process.
If the codes still don't match, go to Fix Pixel Watch setup and phone pairing issues.
- Sign in with your Google Account to continue the setup process.
- Touch the fingerprint scanner on your phone for verification.
- Agree to the Terms of Service.
- Select the country where you purchased the device to check your limited warranty.
You can select a backup to restore from or don't restore to start fresh with your watch.
Select whether you wear your watch on your left or right wrist. Next, select whether the crown is facing left or right.
- Select Start using your watch to complete the setup.
Tip: Your watch will automatically update to the latest version.
- Select Set up more to further personalise your watch. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up:
Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to finish the setup.
When your device and watch are successfully connected, 'Connected' will appear in the Google Pixel Watch app. If your device and watch aren't connected, 'Disconnected' will appear on the watch screen.
1Works with most phones running Android 10.0 or newer. Requires a Google Account and Internet access. Paid subscription is required for some features. Refer to g.co/pixelwatch/specs for technical and device specifications.
2Get two years of data for your smartwatch on us when you buy any Pixel Watch 4 (4G LTE). Data from Google Fi Wireless to power your messaging, navigation and music on the go. One Google Fi Wireless data offer per purchase of a Pixel Watch 4 41 mm with 4G LTE or a Pixel Watch 4 45 mm with 4G LTE. Texting at no extra cost, but requires an active wireless phone plan. Voice calling over LTE is not supported. The offer expires if not redeemed within 60 days of setting up your Pixel Watch 4 (4G LTE). To redeem the offer, go to 'Connectivity' in the Google Pixel Watch app settings to receive a full two years of service. Activation of the offer requires acceptance of these two-year watch data terms and the Google Fi Wireless Terms of Service. US residents with US delivery addresses only. Must be 18 years or older. A Google Fi Wireless phone plan is not required. The offer cannot be used with another device, and return of the watch terminates data service. The offer cannot be combined with an existing operator service plan on the watch. The data offer is non-renewable at the end of the two-year period, and the service will automatically expire. You will not be charged any fees and you will not be auto-enrolled in any subsequent service or plan. The purchase must be made from a participating retailer in the United States. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Void where prohibited.
To use data and texting, you must set up and pair your watch with a compatible phone, and your phone must have an existing phone number and texting provider. Texting also requires the Messages by Google app. 4G data speed is included with the offer up to 500 MB per month, after which usage, data will slow to 256 Kbps. Data will be capped at 1 GB per month. Data is available in the US only. Some features, like location sharing and music streaming, may require you to install supporting applications (such as Google Maps and YouTube Music) on your watch and paired phone.