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Pixel Watch 4 Water Resistance Guide

The Pixel Watch 4 features 5ATM + IP68 water resistance supporting ocean swimming, pool activities, showering, and water sports while maintaining breakthrough feature functionality.


Water Resistance Specifications

RatingCapability
5ATM50 meters pressure resistance
IP68Complete dust and water protection
Seal TechnologyMaintained with user-serviceable design

Safe Water Activities

Fully Supported:

  • Pool swimming (chlorinated water)
  • Ocean swimming (saltwater)
  • Showering and bathing
  • Rain and weather exposure
  • Kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing

Not Recommended:

  • Scuba diving (exceeds 50m design)
  • High-pressure water jets
  • Extended hot tub/sauna use
  • Chemical exposure beyond normal use

Swimming Features

Water Lock Mode: Enable at Settings Display Water Lock

  • Disables touch during swimming
  • Automatic water ejection from speaker
  • Crown rotation to unlock after swimming

Health Tracking in Water:

  • Heart rate monitoring during swims
  • GPS tracking for open water
  • Workout auto-detection for pool laps

Breakthrough Features & Water

Emergency Communication:

  • Satellite SOS operates during water exposure
  • Critical safety during marine emergencies
  • Location transmission works in water environments

Health Monitoring:

  • Loss of Pulse Detection functions during swimming
  • Heart rate accurate in water
  • Gemini AI coaching resumes after water exposure

Repairability:

  • User-serviceable design preserves water resistance
  • Seal integrity maintained after battery replacement

Care & Maintenance

After Swimming:

  1. Rinse with fresh water (especially after saltwater/chlorine)
  2. Dry thoroughly before charging
  3. Rotate crown to eject water from speaker
  4. Inspect seals periodically

Charging:

  • Dry charging contacts completely before connecting
  • Clean contacts with soft cloth if needed

See Also: How to Charge|Breakthrough Features|Repairability System