You get 2 years of data for your Pixel Watch 4 (LTE) or Pixel Watch 5 (LTE). This helps you send messages, use maps, and listen to music.
Check eligibility
If you buy a Google Pixel Watch 4 (LTE) or Google Pixel Watch 5 (LTE), you may be eligible for 2 years of data and texting at no additional cost1. To activate the offer, you must be 18 years or older. Devices are eligible if they are purchased in the US (not in Alaska or other US Territories) from one of these retailers:
- Google Store (online or in-store) starting August 20, 2025
- Best Buy (online or in-store) starting August 20, 2025
- Amazon (excluding third-party sellers) starting February 6, 2026
Know what’s included
High-speed data:
- Get up to 500 MB of data per month. After you reach this data limit, speed slows to 256 kbps.
- Data usage is capped at 1 GB per month. Roaming outside the US isn’t supported.
- To know if your area has network availability, review our coverage map.
Texting:
- Texting syncs your watch and phone with the use of Google Messages over the internet. This allows your watch to send and receive texts using your current phone number and phone’s carrier.
- To send and receive texts on your watch, you need to have texting service from your primary carrier on your phone. Make sure your phone is on and connected to the internet.
When your watch is outside the Bluetooth range of your paired phone, it can’t make or receive calls.
Activate service
You can activate your watch data during device setup or later in the Pixel Watch app.
To connect data after watch setup:
- On your phone, open the Pixel Watch app
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- Tap Connectivity
Mobile network
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Mobile network 
.After 2 years, your watch needs its own data plan from a carrier, like Google Fi Wireless, for continued full connectivity. All Google Fi Wireless plans already include this at no charge.
Transfer your service
You can transfer the benefit to another person such as when you give the watch as a gift. You can do this by following the activation steps in the Pixel Watch app.
Fix issues
When you use your Pixel Watch 4 (LTE) or Pixel Watch 5 (LTE) with Google Fi, you can make phone calls, send texts, and use data. To do this, follow the instructions at Use your Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy Watch with Google Fi.
Tip: You need to be in a location that has Google Fi service. Check if you're in an eligible location.
- Pair your Pixel Watch 4 (LTE) or Pixel Watch 5 (LTE) with your phone.
- On your phone, open the Pixel Watch app
- Tap Connectivity
To activate the offer, you must be 18 years or older. To confirm if your account meets our age requirements, visit Update your account to meet age requirements. You may need to verify your age.
- In your watch’s settings, check which carrier your watch uses. It should indicate either “Google” or “Google Fi”.
- On your Google Pixel Watch, swipe down then tap Settings
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- Tap Connectivity
- When you’re out of your phone's Bluetooth range, your watch should use its own internet connection and keep working online.
- On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down then tap Settings
- Tap Connectivity
- For any eSIM profile not called “Google”, delete the profile. To delete the profile:
- Tap Settings
- Tap Advanced
- Tap Settings
- Make sure to deactivate your other carrier service if you pay separately.
Tips:
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If a profile called "Google" shows up: Do not remove it. That’s the profile that gives you 2 years of data and texting.
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If a profile called "Google" doesn’t show up: On your Pixel Watch app
Yes, as long as your watch is within your phone's Bluetooth range. When they're separated, you can't make calls on your watch. To start, connect and set up your Google Pixel Watch with your phone.
Important:
- You need texting service from your phone's primary carrier for this to work.
- Your watch doesn't have its own number. Your texts use the phone number on your phone from your main carrier.
- Your phone must be on and connected to the Internet.
- You do not need to have the phone and watch right next to each other or connected by Bluetooth.
Texting syncs your watch and phone together using the Google Messages app over the Internet. This lets your watch send and receive text messages from your phone using your current phone number and phone carrier.
Your new watch should let you reactivate your service the same way as before. If you can't activate, contact Pixel Watch Support. You’ll need:
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A valid proof of purchase, such as a receipt from an eligible retailer.
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Your device IMEI. Learn how to find your Pixel Watch IMEI.
To request an unlocked Pixel Watch instead if this happens, contact Pixel Watch Support.
Learn about data & texting for Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 3
If you bought your Google Pixel Watch from the US Google Store during the promotion periods below, you’re eligible for 2 years of data and texting. This lasts from the activation date until the benefit expires.
- Google Pixel Watch 3 LTE bought from August 13, 2024 to August 19, 2025.
- If you Google Pixel Watch 3 LTE: After 500 MB of data is used each month, the speed will be limited to 256 kbps. The plan caps data usage at 1 GB each month.
Tips:
- Roaming isn't supported.
- If you bought a Pixel Watch 3 LTE from Google Store before August 20, 2025, and didn't receive an email about the 2 years of data from Google Fi Wireless, reach out to Pixel Watch Support.
Contact Support
If you have any questions, contact Pixel Watch Support. If you have any questions on Pixel Watch health & fitness features, contact Google Health Support.
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For Pixel Watch 4: Get 2 years of data for your smartwatch on us when you buy any Pixel Watch 4 (4G LTE). Data from Google Fi Wireless to power your messaging, navigation, and music on the go. One Google Fi Wireless data offer per purchase of Pixel Watch 4 41mm with 4G LTE or Pixel Watch 4 45mm with 4G LTE. Offer expires if not redeemed within 60 days of setting up your Pixel Watch 4 (4G LTE).
For Pixel Watch 5: Your smartwatch includes 2 years of Google Fi Wireless data with purchase of Pixel Watch 5 (41 mm) with 4G LTE or Pixel Watch 5 (45 mm) with 4G LTE. One Google Fi Wireless data offer per Pixel Watch purchase. Offer expires if not redeemed within 60 days of setting up your Pixel Watch 5 (LTE). Data from Google Fi Wireless powers messaging, navigation, and music.
General Terms & Conditions: Texting at no extra cost, but requires an active wireless phone plan. Voice calling over LTE is not supported. To redeem the offer, go to “Connectivity” in the Google Pixel Watch app settings to receive a full 2 years of service. Activation of offer requires acceptance of these 2-Year Watch Data Terms, and the Google Fi Wireless Terms of Service. US residents with US shipping addresses only. Must be 18 years or older. A Google Fi Wireless phone plan is not required. Offer cannot be used with another device, and return of the watch terminates data service. The offer cannot be combined with an existing carrier service plan on the watch. Data offer is non-renewable at the end of 2-year period and service will automatically expire. You will not be charged any fees and you will not be auto-enrolled in any subsequent service or plan. Purchase must be made from a participating retailer in the United States. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Void where prohibited.
To use data and texting, you must set up and pair your watch with a compatible phone, and your phone must have an existing phone number and texting provider. Texting also requires the Messages by Google app. 4G data speed is included with the offer up to 500 MB per month, after which usage, data will slow to 256 kbps. Data will be capped at 1 GB per month. Data is available in the US only. Some features, like location sharing and music streaming, may require you to install supporting applications (such as Google Maps and YouTube Music) on your watch and paired phone.