What Apps Does Google Pixel Watch 2 Have
The Pixel Watch 2 comes with essential Google apps pre-installed and supports thousands of additional apps through the Play Store for WearOS.
Pre-Installed Google Apps
Communication:
- Gmail: Email notifications and quick replies
- Messages: Text notifications and responses
- Phone: Call management and history
Google Services:
- Google Assistant: Voice commands and queries
- Google Wallet:
NFCcontactless payments - Google Maps: Turn-by-turn navigation with improved
GPS - Google Calendar: Schedule and event reminders
- Google Keep: Notes and lists sync
- Google Home: Smart home device control
Media:
- YouTube Music: Streaming and offline downloads
Health & Fitness:
- Fitbit: Primary health and fitness tracking
- Fitbit Exercise: Workout tracking with guided exercises
- Fitbit Relax: Breathing exercises and stress management
- Google Fit: Alternative fitness tracking
Utilities:
- Clock: Alarms, timers, stopwatch, world clock
- Calculator: Basic calculations
- Weather: Conditions and forecast
- Camera Remote: Control
Pixelphone camera - Find My Phone: Locate connected phone
Popular Third-Party Apps
Fitness:
Strava, Nike Run Club, MyFitnessPal, Calm, Headspace
Productivity:
Todoist, Outlook, Evernote, Google Tasks
Music:
Spotify (streaming + offline), Pandora, Deezer, Audible
Communication:
WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord
Utilities:
Sleep as Android, Wear Casts, Bring!, Citymapper
Installing Apps
From Watch:
Press crown Open Play Store Browse or search Tap Install
From Phone:
Play Store Search for WearOS app Select Pixel Watch 2 from devices Install
App Storage
- Total Storage: 32GB internal
- Available for Apps: ~10-15GB after system
- Remaining: Offline music and additional apps
Check usage at Settings Apps See all apps
Apps NOT Available
- No Web Browser: Cannot browse websites directly
- Limited Social Media: No native Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter apps
- No Video Streaming: Cannot watch YouTube or Netflix
- Few Banking Apps: Most don't have
WearOSversions
Performance Advantage
The Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor enables:
- 20% faster app loading than original
Pixel Watch - Smoother performance with minimal lag
- Better multitasking without slowdown
- More efficient battery during app use
Recommended Setup
Essential: Fitbit, Google Maps, Spotify or YouTube Music, Google Wallet. Productivity: Calendar, Todoist. Fitness: Strava. Install only apps you regularly use to preserve battery.
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