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How to Connect Google Pixel Watch to Phone

Connecting your Pixel Watch to your Android phone enables full smartwatch functionality including notifications, app sync, and health data tracking.


Before Connecting

Ensure you meet the requirements for successful pairing.

  • Phone Requirements: Android 8.0 or higher, Bluetooth 5.0 recommended, active Google account.

  • Required Apps: Install Google Pixel Watch app and Fitbit app from Play Store before starting.

  • Best Experience: Pixel phones (Pixel 4+) or Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 4.0+ provide optimal compatibility.


Initial Connection Setup

Step 1: Prepare Your Watch

Charge the watch to at least 50%, press and hold the crown for 2-3 seconds to power on, select your language, and wait for the pairing screen with code.

Step 2: Pair with Phone

  1. Open Pixel Watch app and tap Set up watch
  2. Enable Bluetooth and keep devices within 3 feet
  3. Select your watch when it appears in the list
  4. Verify the pairing code matches on both devices
  5. Tap Pair on both watch and phone

Step 3: Complete Setup

Sign in to your Google account, set up Fitbit for health tracking, configure notifications and Google Pay, then wait 10-30 minutes for apps to sync.


Connection Types

Your Pixel Watch can connect through multiple methods depending on your situation.

  • Bluetooth: Primary connection with 30-foot range. Used for notifications, calls, and app sync with minimal battery impact.

  • Wi-Fi: Secondary connection when Bluetooth is unavailable. Configure at Settings Connectivity Wi-Fi.

  • LTE (LTE models only): Independent cellular for standalone operation. Contact your carrier to activate, then configure at Settings Connectivity Mobile network.


Maintaining Connection

Keep your connection stable with these practices.

  • Background Permissions: Allow Pixel Watch app to run in background and disable battery optimization for watch apps.

  • Connection Indicators: Bluetooth icon shows paired connection, cloud with line indicates disconnected state.

  • Automatic Reconnection: Watch reconnects automatically when phone returns to Bluetooth range or WiFi network.


Unpairing Your Watch

To completely disconnect and unpair:

  1. Open Pixel Watch app Settings Unpair watch
  2. Confirm unpairing
  3. Watch automatically factory resets

Note: Unpairing erases all watch data. Health data synced to Fitbit/Google accounts is preserved in the cloud.


See Also: How to Pair|Pairing Issues|Compatible Phones