Google Connected Watch

Thanks to the software update of March 2023, the Pixel Watch received some additional features such as falling down detection, a tool offered since 2018 by the Apple Watch.

Google Pixel Watch

The Pixel Watch is Google’s connected watch. It works with the Google Wear OS operating system.

Technical sheet / Characteristics

Height	12.3 mm
Width	41 mm
Length	41 mm
Dimensions – Thickness	12.3 mm
Diameter	41 mm
Weight	36 g
Interchangeable bracelet	Yes
Cardiofrequency	Yes
Electrocardiogram	Yes
GPS	Yes
NFC	Yes
Sports watch	No
Notifications display	Yes
Payment solution	Yes
Music storage	Yes
SIM card	Yes
Compatible	Android, iOS
Tactile	Yes
Screen size	1.2 inches
Mobile chip	SOC Exynos 9110 + Coprocessor Cortex M33
Internal memory	32 GB
RAM	2 GB
Battery	294 mAh
Loading	Owner
Connection	Owner

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Test summary

Notation history

Expected for several years, the Google Pixel Watch connected watch is now reality. Compact and all in curves, it highlights its Wear OS house system and its fitbit services, not without incorrect.

Writing note

Updated on 08/11/23
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14 days of use
14 days of use

A very passable smartwatch, but promising for future version

On February 7, 2023 this watch disappointed me a lot, however I was looking forward to it, being keen on connected watch and having tested quite a bit, from the simple Amazfit Bip U Pro to the Apple Watch Ultra via the Galaxy Watch 5 pro, and this watch is undoubtedly the worst that I tested. I am happy to have had it for free.Strengths: pretty pretty, I like the pebble design with curved edges. -The whole is quite fluid, the animations are friendly-the fairly minimalist side of the dials which masks the fairly thick contours of the Affairs screen to wear weak points: -Pas of SPO2 measurement, in any case not for the moment, Even if it is supposed to be activated with an update that can never come given the flop that this watch made it lack of stress analysis, practically all watches do it, and for the price we Wait at all the “classic” features of a smartwatch-fitbit, certainly, but pay a monthly subscription to have access to the features that other watches do for free it is just scandalous, especially when you already pay between 380 and 430 € The alert-watch watch when the heart rate exceeds or passes a certain beach below for a certain time-screen and the watch in general are quite small,Even if as I said above it is skillfully masked not the minimalist-l’Antonomie dials is the worst that I have seen so far, I am not very sporty so no use of GPS and Sport features , apart from walking or cycling from time to time. I load it 100% in the morning around 9-10h. Read the full review

Pixel Watch: release date, price, technical sheet, all about Google’s connected watch

Google has just released its very first connected watch. Included in the Pixel range, it has Wear OS, the Google operating system. Summary of what is to know about this product.

What is the release date of Google’s Pixel Watch ?

It’s been years since we have mentioned the imminent release of a pixel watch. It has been believed that the Pixel Watch would be launched in October 2021, at the same time as the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. But it has not happened. In April 2022, Google made a facelift of its online store, putting its “Watches” section forward.

The company finally announced during Google I/O on May 11, 2022 that the watch would be officially presented at the same time as the Pixel 7 and 7 pro on October 6, 2022. It’s now done. It is available today.

In total, 4 colors are offered. The Wi-Fi/Bluetooth model is offered in a black case with an obsidian bracelet, silver with an anthracite bracelet and gold with a Hazel bracelet (hazelnut), in silver with a Charcoal bracelet (charcoal). For its part, the LTE model is available in black with an obsidian bracelet, silver with an anthracite bracelet and gold with a Hazel bracelet.

At what price is the watch marketed ?

The Watch Pixel is offered in two version, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth and LTE. The connected watch is marketed from 379 euros in its Wi-Fi version, and 429 euros In its LTE version. It would therefore be much more expensive than equivalent models in competition such as the Galaxy Watch 5.

Apple Watch Series 8

What is the design of the watch envisaged by Google ?

Google opted would opt for a design built aroundA rounded borderless screen. The borders around the tactile slab are very curved. A similar physical touch The crown of the Apple Watch would be visible on the right border. Google would accompany the watch with the watch with a silicone bracelet available in several colors: white, black, blue, orange and blue. Note that the silicone bracelet is directly in contact with the smartwatch box.

This one sports A very curved screen on all sides. We also find a physical crown between two buttons on the side of the watch. On the back of the device, you can see an optical cardiac frequency sensor. Finally, on the dimensions side, The Watch pixel is approximately 12.7 mm thick for 38.1 mm in diameter.

The watch is measured 41 mm in diameter and is made up of Metal and stainless steel. The back of the watch will use Glass around the sensors. Three colors for each version: shiny silver, shiny gold and matt black. In the short trailer published by Google before the presentation, we notice the glass Gorilla Glass which protects the back from the watch.

What is the technical sheet of the Watch Pixel ?

Like Apple, Google put on an Amoled screen. The Pixel Watch embeds integrated circuit for power management directly to the chipset whose aim is to allow the connected watch to listen to permanently thanks to the microphone. It is therefore possible to invoke Google Assistant without having to press a button beforehand while keeping good autonomy. The name of this feature is “blackghost”.

The Watch Pixel takes advantage of the same sensors as the Galaxy Watch 4, including in particular the electrocardiogram (ECG). Inside the watch, we find a Samsung Exynos 9110 processor, the same as that used for the original Galaxy Watch. Even more, this pixel watch has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, which is huge for a connected watch.

Autonomy level, the Pixel Watch has a 264 mAh battery, which offers it a autonomy of 24 hours according to Google. However, the latest information seems to indicate that the load would be particularly slow. 9TO5GOOGLE thus reports that the watch will take longer than the Galaxy Watch 4, that is to say more than 110 minutes, to be completely recharged.

What is the embedded software and features in the connected watch ?

With its Pixel Watch, Google aims to promote the qualities of its operating system: Wear OS 3.5 (formerly Android Wear), a version of Android designed for the Wearables. And of course, it starts with perfect integration into the Google ecosystem and services. As the company announced, the Pixel Watch benefits from Google Assistant, with the possibility of displaying on the screen via a voice command like the weather, the upcoming appointments in Google Agenda, reservations , information on the status of his flight ..

In addition, users can use a companion application to provide different settings to their Pixel Watch. This November 15, 2022, Google deployed the first update of the Pixel Watch app. Via this patch, the manufacturer offers better integration of Fitbit services, while it has solved several problems, notably on the side of the E-SIM.

Another essential feature for a Google connected watch, the possibility of paying without contact by NFC. This is the fastest and easiest solution to make a physical purchase currently: no need to go out either bank card or smartphone, but simply to approach your wrist from the reader of the reader. Wear OS already manages Google Pay, it is therefore normal that the Pixel Watch has such a functionality.

The Google Agenda calendar as well as Google Keep’s notes will also be available at any time on the watch slab. To find out, you will no longer need to take out your smartphone every two seconds thanks to Google Maps. You can also monitor the status of your Uber race without having to get your mobile out of your pocket. On the communication side, Wear OS supports Gmail, messages and telephone, with the display of emails, sms or calls you receive, but also the possibility of responding to it thanks to the vocal entry of the smartwatch equipped with a microphone. Note that Google is currently working to complete Gmail’s features on Wear OS. As of December 1, 2022, the latter are limited to the simple notification of email arrival.

Thanks to the software update of March 2023, the Pixel Watch received some additional features such as falling down detection, a tool offered since 2018 by the Apple Watch.

The Pixel Watch will obviously not be able to ignore the features related to sport or to monitoring activities: PASS, measurement of heart rate, number of calories burned, distance traveled, journey time … All your results may Be displayed via Google Fit but also through third -party applications such as Runastic, Strava or Lifesum.

And finally, music. Changing songs or adjusting the volume is not very practical from the smartphone in full physical activity. All audio devices (headphones or headphones) do not embark on simple control to carry out these actions. Being able to manage Spotify, Play Music or others since its watch is a real comfort.

Another feature related to music and audio functions, the Watch pixel will be compatible Fast Pair. This technology allows you to easily associate a pair of headphones with a connected device. To do this, just have associated the headphones with a product with the user’s Google account for the first time. From there, all other devices associated with the same account can instantly connect to the same headphones (which will also be associated with the account).

Google has filed a patent with a technology to Check your connected watch with gestures rather than with the touch screen or google assistant. It would be the most practical way to stay focused on your activity while using the features of your smartwatch. Imagine being running and going to the next song by hugging only the fist for example. The possibilities are gigantic, especially if the controls are customizable.

Björn Kilburn, director of product management for Wear OS, has confirmed that the watch should regularly benefit from new features. Indeed, Google has undertaken to deploy at least one big update per year for watches operating under Wear OS. In addition to these major updates, Google also provides quarterly updates “To provide new experiences throughout the year”.