Install and update apps on Google Pixel Watch

Apps on Pixel Watch

Google Pixel Watch comes preloaded with apps like Digital assistant, Phone, and SMS texts. Features vary by device and region. Press the side button next to the crown for additional apps and features available on the LTE and Wi-Fi versions of Pixel Watch.

Keep Pixel Watch software and apps updated

For the best experience with Google Pixel Watch, make sure to update the system software and apps on your watch and phone. Keeping your phone, watch, and app software up to date can fix pairing issues and app errors.

Before you start

Updates will typically complete in under an hour. Once the installation starts, the Google Pixel Watch screen will show that it is preparing to update, restarting, and then installing the update. Pixel Watch can't be used during this period.

For the best update experience, Pixel Watch should be:

• On its charger
• Charged to at least 50%
• Connected to Wi-Fi

Note: If the battery is at less than 50%, Google Pixel Watch will periodically check its battery status and begin installing automatically when the battery reaches over 50% charge.

If updates take longer than an hour, Fix a Pixel Watch that won't update.

Find your Pixel Watch software version

Find the software version that your Pixel Watch is running. You'll also find the model number, serial number, and more watch details in these Settings.

1. On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down tap Settings .
2. Tap System About.

Update your phone

Keep your phone updated so that your Google Pixel Watch can pair with your phone. Check & update your Android version.

Update your Pixel Watch

1. On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down tap Settings .
2. Tap System System updates. Google Pixel Watch will check for available updates. Pixel Watch can't be used during this period.
3. When the installation is complete, Pixel Watch will reboot. To check the current build number and the current Android security update level, go to Settings System About Versions Build number.

Update the Pixel Watch app on your phone

Update the Google Pixel Watch app on your phone so that your watch and phone remain paired and you can continue to access the latest features.

1. On your phone, open Google Play Store .
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Manage apps & device Updates available. If the Google Pixel Watch has an update available, it will appear here.
4. Next to "Google Pixel Watch," tap Update.

To update the Google Play Store and Google Pixel Watch app automatically, go to How to update the Play Store & apps on Android.

Install apps

Install Google Play Store apps on Google Pixel Watch.

1. On Google Pixel Watch, press the crown.
2. Tap Play Store .
3. Pick a category or tap Search .
4. Select the app you want and tap Install.

Update the apps on your Google Pixel Watch

1. On Google Pixel Watch, press the crown.
2. Tap Play Store Manage apps Update All.

Fix a Pixel Watch that won't update

If your Google Pixel Watch isn't updating, try this fix:

1. On Google Pixel Watch, press and hold both the crown and side button for 20 seconds.
2. Wait for Pixel Watch to fully reboot.
3. Go to Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Turn off Bluetooth.
4. Go to Settings Connectivity Wi-Fi Turn on Wi-Fi.
5. Go to Settings System System updates.

To manually check for pending updates, go to Settings System System updates.