Using Your Pixel Watch with a Non-Pixel Android Phone
You can use your Google Pixel Watch with any Android phone, but you'll get the best experience when you pair it with a Pixel phone.
What You'll Be Missing
- Seamless Setup: The setup process is more streamlined when you pair your Pixel Watch with a Pixel phone.
- Camera Remote: The camera remote feature, which allows you to control your phone's camera from your watch, is only available on Pixel phones.
- Enhanced Notifications: You'll get a richer notification experience when you pair your Pixel Watch with a Pixel phone.
- Call Screening: The call screening feature, which allows you to screen calls on your watch, is only available on Pixel phones.
What You'll Still Get
- Core Fitness Tracking: You'll still be able to track your steps, heart rate, and workouts with Fitbit.
- Notifications: You'll still get notifications from your phone on your watch.
- Third-Party Apps: You can still install and use third-party apps from the Play Store.
- Google Wallet: You can use Google Wallet for contactless payments.
The Bottom Line
If you're not a Pixel phone user, you can still get a great experience from a Pixel Watch. However, if you want to take advantage of all the features that the watch has to offer, you'll need to pair it with a Pixel phone.
Non-Pixel Setup
Download Pixel Watch app, accept limited features, and focus on core fitness and notification functionality.