When the Google Pixel Watch launched last month, a free six months of Fitbit Premium – a membership tier that offers more features, such as Sleep Tools, Guided Programs, Workouts, Advanced Insights, Challenges, and access to the Health Metrics Dashboard – was offered as part of the introductory … [Read more...] about Fitbit’s Sleep Profiles are coming to the Pixel Watch
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Some interesting 3rd-party Pixel Watch bands are finally starting to appear on Amazon
I've said this before and I'll continue to say it: I don't come from a ton of smartwarch experience, so the Pixel Watch has been pretty fantastic to me. While I didn't expect it to compete with the 8-year-old Apple Watch on the first attempt, I went into my time with Google's new watch needing it … [Read more...] about Some interesting 3rd-party Pixel Watch bands are finally starting to appear on Amazon
How to download songs from YouTube Music to your Pixel Watch
One of the benefits new Pixel Watch owners get is a free three-month trial for YouTube Music Premium. As a YouTube Music subscriber, whether you have a Wifi/Bluetooth or an LTE model, you can pre-download music to your watch so you can play it offline at any time, such as when running errands or … [Read more...] about How to download songs from YouTube Music to your Pixel Watch
I’m getting 24 hours of use out of my Pixel Watch without Google’s guidelines
Since its arrival in October, I've had the Pixel Watch on my wrist every day. I'm forming some review thoughts around it, but I'm probably not the most informed person when it comes to previous smartwatch use and I'm unsure how universal my experience will actually be. Coming from years of Fitbit … [Read more...] about I’m getting 24 hours of use out of my Pixel Watch without Google’s guidelines
Google details what constitutes 24-hour battery on the Pixel Watch
Since the launch of the Pixel Watch earlier this month, one of the biggest complaints — besides its size being too small — is how long the battery lasts. From the get-go, Google was transparent in calling out the "up to 24 hours battery" disclaimer in the device's specs. Still, users have reported … [Read more...] about Google details what constitutes 24-hour battery on the Pixel Watch
How to install app updates on your Pixel Watch
The Pixel Watch has its own set of apps that have been installed via the Play Store. These apps get security and feature updates just like the apps on our smartphones do. However, these apps do not update automatically when we update their phone counterparts and therefore need some input on our part … [Read more...] about How to install app updates on your Pixel Watch
The Pixel Watch charger can actually charge your wireless earbuds in a pinch
While we put out a post a couple weeks ago letting all of you know that your Pixel Watch would not charge on a standard Qi wireless charger (even though it appears to do so), it appears the charger for that watch is somehow capable of delivering Qi wireless charging to smaller peripherals like … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch charger can actually charge your wireless earbuds in a pinch
The Ringke Slim Case for Pixel Watch is shipping and ours just arrived [VIDEO]
I don't get too excited about accessory deliveries these days. Most times I have a package on the way with something in it from a company like Ringke, its for a new phone and it is likely going to be a case that looks, feels and performs just as I'd expect it to. That's not to say phone cases from … [Read more...] about The Ringke Slim Case for Pixel Watch is shipping and ours just arrived [VIDEO]
The first legit metal link watch band for the Pixel Watch is nearly here
Over the past couple of weeks, Ringke has put out a few accessories for the Pixel Watch that none of us really saw coming. Of the chief concerns for Google's new wearable, the long-term durability is definitely at the top of many people's lists. Though the Pixel Watch looks gorgeous and feels … [Read more...] about The first legit metal link watch band for the Pixel Watch is nearly here
Top 5 settings you can tweak to save battery on your Pixel Watch
A couple of weeks into its official launch, the Pixel Watch as a first-generation product wasn't without its shortcomings. One of these is the one-day battery that many are struggling to live with. Although on paper, Google estimates the Pixel Watch's battery to last up to 24 hours, many are finding … [Read more...] about Top 5 settings you can tweak to save battery on your Pixel Watch
PSA: Your Pixel Watch won’t charge with a Qi wireless charger
Smartwatches - in general - all tend to come with their own version of wireless charging. From Apple Watch to Galaxy Watch to Fitbits, the way wearable tech tops off the battery differs one to the next, and that is most definitely the case with the new Pixel Watch as well. Though Google never said … [Read more...] about PSA: Your Pixel Watch won’t charge with a Qi wireless charger
We just put a 3rd-party 20mm watch band on the Pixel Watch [VIDEO]
For the past few days, there's been a bit of conversation about the fact that the leather band for the Pixel Watch actually has a pretty standard-looking lug attached. I'll be honest, after a day of using the Pixel Watch, my first thought was, "Why is there no one making a standard lug attachment … [Read more...] about We just put a 3rd-party 20mm watch band on the Pixel Watch [VIDEO]
