How to Pair Google Pixel Watch
Pairing your Pixel Watch with your Android phone is the essential first step to unlock all smartwatch features and functionality.
Before You Begin
Prepare everything needed for successful pairing.
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Charged Watch: At least 50% battery recommended for uninterrupted setup.
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Phone Requirements: Android 8.0 or higher,
Bluetoothenabled, stable internet connection. -
Required Apps: Install
Google Pixel WatchandFitbitapps from Play Store with all permissions granted. -
Proximity: Keep watch and phone within 3 feet during the entire setup process.
First-Time Pairing
Step 1: Power On Your Watch
Press and hold the crown for 2-3 seconds until the Google logo appears. Wait for boot (30-60 seconds), select your language, and accept terms.
Step 2: Start Pairing
On your watch, a pairing code appears on the screen. On your phone, open Pixel Watch app, tap Set up watch, and grant all permissions when prompted.
Step 3: Select and Verify
- Wait for your watch to appear in the app
- Tap your watch name when detected
- Verify the pairing code matches on both devices
- Tap Pair on phone, then confirm on watch
Step 4: Configure Accounts
Sign in to your Google account (complete 2FA if enabled), then sign in or create a Fitbit account for health features.
Step 5: Finish Setup
Configure notifications, Google Pay, Google Assistant, and screen lock. Wait 10-30 minutes for apps and settings to sync completely.
First Pairing
Allow 30-45 minutes total for first-time pairing. Keep your phone unlocked with the app open, and don't interrupt the process.
Re-Pairing Your Watch
Re-pair if you factory reset the watch, switch to a new phone, or have unresolvable connection issues.
- If previously paired, unpair first (watch resets automatically)
- Turn on the watch and follow first-time pairing steps
- All data synced to Google/
Fitbitaccounts is preserved
Note: The Pixel Watch pairs with one phone at a time. Switching phones requires unpairing from the current phone first.
Unpairing Process
From Phone:
Pixel Watch app Settings Unpair watch Confirm
From Watch:
Settings System Disconnect & reset Confirm
Important: Unpairing always factory resets the watch and erases all local data.
Troubleshooting Pairing Issues
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Watch Not Appearing: Verify
Bluetoothenabled, move devices closer, restart both, clearPixel Watchapp cache. -
Pairing Code Mismatch: Restart the process, ensure you're selecting the correct watch if multiple nearby.
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Pairing Fails with Error: Update phone and apps, clear
Bluetoothcache atSettingsAppsBluetooth, try in phone's safe mode. -
Setup Freezes: Wait 5 minutes (some steps take time), check internet connection, try different
WiFinetwork.
Successful Pairing
For best results, charge to 80%+, minimize nearby Bluetooth devices, use reliable WiFi, and keep both devices active throughout setup.
See Also: How to Connect|Pairing Issues|Compatible Phones