Install and update apps on the Google Pixel Watch

Enhance your on-the-go experience with apps on the Google Pixel Watch. Your Pixel Watch comes with apps like Fitbit, Google Assistant and messaging for calls and texts directly out of the box. More apps can be downloaded when you update to Wear OS 4.

Google apps available for the Pixel Watch include:

• Google Maps: Use offline Maps on your Google Pixel Watch
• Google Wallet: About Google Wallet
• Google Assistant: Get help at any time with Google Assistant
• Fitbit: Set up and track activity and sleep with Fitbit on the Google Pixel Watch

Find and install apps on the Pixel Watch

Press the side button next to the crown of your Pixel Watch to find apps and features available on the LTE and Wi-Fi versions of the Pixel Watch. Apps and features vary by device and region.

Install Google Play Store apps on the Google Pixel Watch

1. On your Google Pixel Watch, press the crown.
2. Tap Play Store .
3. Pick a category or tap Search .
4. Select the app that you want and tap Install.

Keep Pixel Watch software and apps updated

Make sure that you update the system software and apps on both your watch and phone. Keeping everything up to date can help resolve pairing issues and app errors.

What to expect during app updates

Updates will typically be completed in under an hour. When installation begins, the Pixel Watch screen will show that it's preparing for an update, before restarting and installing it. The Pixel Watch can't be used during this period.

For the best update experience, the Pixel Watch should be:

• On its charger
• Charged to at least 50%
• Connected to Wi-Fi

If the battery is at less than 50%, the Pixel Watch will periodically check its battery status and begin installing automatically when the battery is over 50% charged.

If updates take longer than an hour, visit fix a Pixel Watch that won't update.

Fix a Pixel Watch that won't update

If your Pixel Watch isn't updating, try this fix:

1. On the Pixel Watch, press and hold both the crown and side button for 20 seconds.
2. Wait for the Pixel Watch to fully reboot.
3. Go to Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Turn off Bluetooth.
4. Go to Settings Connectivity Wi-Fi Turn on Wi-Fi.
5. Go to Settings System System updates.

To manually check for pending updates, go to Settings System System updates.