These tips can help your Google Pixel Watch battery last longer.
Battery Saver
You can turn on Battery Saver when your Google Pixel Watch battery gets low. Battery saver mode automatically turn on when your battery reaches 15%.
Note: Battery Saver mode disables the always-on display but keeps tilt-to-wake enabled. Background activity is limited, and notifications might be delayed.
- On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down
tap Settings
.
- Tap Battery
.
- Turn on "Battery saver".
- Tap OK.
Battery Saver mode allows you to:
- Maximize your battery life while maintaining key health and fitness tracking.
- Maximize your battery life with uninterrupted safety features.
- Preserves your battery life by temporarily disabling features like Always-on Display and background activity.
Important: Google Pixel Watch 3 Battery Saver mode can maximize your watch’s battery life for up to 36 hours from 100% state of charge, depending on how you use it. This includes activities like:
- Checking emails and social media occasionally (on-demand connectivity)
- Receiving notifications
- Checking the time
- Making calls
- Using GPS during workouts (without music)
Tilt-to-wake
The Tilt-to-wake feature wakes your display when you tilt Google Pixel Watch. To extend watch battery life, you can turn this feature off.
- On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down
tap Settings
.
- Tap Gestures
turn off "Tilt-to-wake".
Bedtime mode
Turn on Bedtime mode for less battery drainage and minimal interruptions overnight when you wear the watch for sleep tracking.
Auto Bedtime mode
Automatically turns on Bedtime mode based on your detected sleep. When Bedtime Mode is on, watch screen, Tilt- to- Wake and touch will be turned off. Only alarms, priority and repeat callers will notify you.
- On Google Pixel Watch
tap Do Not Disturb
.
- Tap the Toggle to turn Auto- Bedtime on or off.
GPS
Enable Google Location Accuracy for the most power-efficient location information.
- On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down
tap Settings
.
- Tap Location
Google Location Accuracy
turn on Improve location accuracy.
Note: Google Pixel Watch has 8-10 hours of battery life with continuous GPS use.
Mobile Mode (LTE only)
Google Pixel Watch LTE supports cellular radio connectivity when you have the watch's eSIM activated. If your Google Pixel Watch is losing charge too quickly when connected to the network, extend the battery by setting Mobile Mode to Automatic or Off.
Automatic: Only connect to cellular radio when there is no Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity.
Off: Completely turn off the cellular radio.
- On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down
tap Settings
.
- Tap Connectivity
Mobile
Mobile.
- Choose between Automatic or Off.
Note: When your phone is offline and Mobile is Off, you won't be able to use some features like making a phone call.
Download music
Streaming music can drain batteries faster. Learn how to Play and download music on Google Pixel Watch.
Adjust screen timeout settings
Save battery by changing how fast your watch face goes to sleep.
- On your Google Pixel Watch, swipe down
tap Settings
.
- Tap Display
Screen timeout.
- Select a faster timeout.