Enhance your on-the-go experience with apps on Pixel Watch. Your Pixel Watch comes preloaded with apps like Fitbit, Google Assistant, Phone, and SMS texts. More apps can be downloaded when you update to Wear OS 4.
Google Apps available for Google Pixel Watch include:
- Google Maps: Use Offline Maps on your Google Pixel Watch
- Google Wallet: Use Google Wallet to pay
- Google Assistant: Get help anytime with Google Assistant
- Fitbit: Set up and track activity and sleep with Fitbit on Google Pixel Watch
Find and install apps on Pixel Watch
Press the side button next to the crown of your Pixel Watch to find apps and features available on the LTE and Wi-Fi versions of Pixel Watch. Apps and features vary by device and region.
Install Google Play Store apps on Google Pixel Watch.
- On Google Pixel Watch, press the crown.
- Tap Play Store
.
- Pick a category or tap Search
.
- Select the app you want and tap Install.
Keep Pixel Watch software and apps updated
For the best experience with Google Pixel Watch, make sure to update the system software and apps on your watch and phone. Keeping your phone, watch, and app software up to date can fix pairing issues and app errors.
What to expect during app updates
Updates will typically complete in under an hour. Once the installation starts, the Google Pixel Watch screen will show that it is preparing to update, restarting, and then installing the update. Pixel Watch can't be used during this period.
For the best update experience, Pixel Watch should be:
- On its charger
- Charged to at least 50%
- Connected to Wi-Fi
Note: If the battery is at less than 50%, Google Pixel Watch will periodically check its battery status and begin installing automatically when the battery reaches over 50% charge.
If updates take longer than an hour, Fix a Pixel Watch that won't update.
How to find your Pixel Watch software version
You can find the software version that your Pixel Watch is running to determine if your software is out of date. From these Settings you'll also find the model number, serial number, and more watch details.
- On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down
tap Settings
.
- Tap System
How to update your phone
Keep your phone updated so that your Google Pixel Watch can pair with your phone. Check & update your Android version.
How to update your Pixel Watch
- On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down
- Tap System
- When the installation is complete, Pixel Watch will reboot. To check the current build number and the current Android security update level, go to Settings
How to update the Pixel Watch app on your phone
Update the Google Pixel Watch app on your phone so that your watch and phone remain paired and you can continue to access the latest features.
- On your phone, open Google Play Store
- At the top right, tap the profile icon.
- Tap Manage apps & device
- Next to "Google Pixel Watch," tap Update.
To update the Google Play Store and Google Pixel Watch app automatically, go to How to update the Play Store & apps on Android.
How to update the apps on your Google Pixel Watch
Sync your Google account to your watch
- On your phone, open the Google Pixel Watch app
.
- Tap Settings
- Select Add Account
.
- Sign into your account.
- Follow the on screen instructions to add your account.
Update your watch apps
- On Google Pixel Watch, press the crown.
- Tap Play Store
Fix a Pixel Watch that won't update
If your Google Pixel Watch isn't updating, try this fix:
- On Google Pixel Watch, press and hold both the crown and side button for 20 seconds.
- Wait for Pixel Watch to fully reboot.
- Go to Settings
- Go to Settings
- Go to Settings
To manually check for pending updates, go to Settings