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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, Bluetooth enabled
  • App: Wear OS by Google installed 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 Bluetooth steps
  • UWB Device Finding: Precise phone location using Ultra-Wideband
  • Camera Remote: Control Pixel camera 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

  • Watch Not Appearing: Ensure watch shows pairing screen, toggle Bluetooth on phone, restart both devices.

  • Pairing Code Mismatch: Restart pairing process, factory reset watch if persistent.

  • 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 Settings System Disconnect & reset.

  • Connection Drops During Setup: Ensure 50%+ battery on both devices, temporarily disable WiFi on phone, avoid Bluetooth interference.


Post-Pairing Setup

After successful pairing:

  1. Enable notifications at Settings Notifications
  2. Configure Google Assistant
  3. Set up Google Pay for contactless payments
  4. Install essential apps (Google Maps, YouTube Music)
  5. Verify health data syncing to Google Fit

See Also: How to Connect|Compatible Phones|Setup Login Issues