How to Pair Google Pixel Watch 3
Pairing your Pixel Watch 3 with your Android phone enables notifications, health tracking, and full Google services integration.
Before You Begin
- Watch: Charged to 50%+ battery
- Phone: Android 10.0 or higher,
Bluetoothenabled - App:
Wear OS by Googleinstalled from Play Store - Account: Google Account credentials ready
First-Time Pairing
Step 1: Power on watch (hold crown 3-5 seconds until Google logo appears)
Step 2: Select language on watch
Step 3: Open Wear OS app on phone Tap Set up watch
Step 4: Select Pixel Watch 3 from discovered devices
Step 5: Verify 6-digit pairing code matches on both screens Tap Pair
Step 6: Tap Copy to transfer Google Account, WiFi passwords, and settings
Step 7: Grant permissions (notifications, contacts, location)
Step 8: Configure services (Google Assistant, location tracking)
Step 9: Customize watch face and settings
Setup takes approximately 10-15 minutes total.
Pixel Phone Benefits
When pairing with Google Pixel phones:
- Fast Pair: Instant connection without manual
Bluetoothsteps - UWB Device Finding: Precise phone location using Ultra-Wideband
- Camera Remote: Control
Pixelcamera from wrist - Call Screening: AI call filtering directly on watch
- Priority Updates: First access to new features
Re-Pairing to New Phone
Step 1: On old phone: Wear OS app Settings Unpair watch (triggers factory reset)
Step 2: Install Wear OS app on new phone
Step 3: If not unpaired properly, factory reset watch: Settings System Disconnect & reset
Step 4: Follow first-time pairing steps above
Troubleshooting
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Watch Not Appearing: Ensure watch shows pairing screen, toggle
Bluetoothon phone, restart both devices. -
Pairing Code Mismatch: Restart pairing process, factory reset watch if persistent.
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Pairing Fails/Times Out: Move devices within 3 feet, disable battery optimization for
Wear OS, clear app cache. -
Previously Paired to Another Account: Factory reset watch from
SettingsSystemDisconnect & reset. -
Connection Drops During Setup: Ensure 50%+ battery on both devices, temporarily disable
WiFion phone, avoidBluetoothinterference.
Post-Pairing Setup
After successful pairing:
- Enable notifications at
SettingsNotifications - Configure
Google Assistant - Set up
Google Payfor contactless payments - Install essential apps (
Google Maps,YouTube Music) - Verify health data syncing to
Google Fit
Successful Pairing
Keep both devices close during setup, ensure stable internet, and complete the process in one session without interruptions.
See Also: How to Connect|Compatible Phones|Setup Login Issues