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How to Set Up and Pair Your Google Pixel Watch

Here’s what you need to know to set up and pair your Google Pixel Watch.

Official Setup Requirements​

  • A fully charged Pixel Watch battery
  • An Android phone with Bluetooth enabled
  • Location permissions enabled on your phone
  • Your phone must be within 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) of the watch for Fast Pair
  • A Wi-Fi or mobile network connection on your phone

Setup Process:

  1. Download the Google Pixel Watch app on your phone.
  2. Turn on Bluetooth and ensure your phone is within 1.6 feet of your watch.
  3. Follow the on-screen pairing instructions.
  4. Connect your Fitbit account during setup or later.

How to Fix Common Pairing Issues​

If you're having trouble pairing your watch, try these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Basic Restart: Press and hold the crown for 3 seconds, then tap Restart.
  2. Bluetooth Toggle: Turn Bluetooth off and on for both your watch and your phone.
  3. Clear Cache: On your phone, go to Settings > Apps > Google Pixel Watch > Storage > Clear Cache.
  4. Proximity Check: Keep your devices within 0.5 meters of each other during pairing.
  5. Network Reset: On your phone, reset your Wi-Fi, mobile, and Bluetooth settings.
  6. Factory Reset: As a last resort, a factory reset will erase all data and settings from your watch.

Note for Samsung phone users: Users with Samsung devices, particularly those running beta software, have reported higher rates of pairing failures.

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