Use this article when you troubleshoot your Google Pixel Watch’s notifications. For information on how to set up the notifications on your Pixel Watch, go to Set alarms and manage notifications on Google Pixel Watch.
Check your settings
Before you begin, make sure to:
- Check for system updates to ensure your phone and watch have the latest software versions.
- Unlink your watch in the Google Pixel Watch app, then pair it again. Learn how to set up your Pixel Watch.
If you still encounter notification issues after updating and relinking your devices, refer to the table below:
| Setting and Description | Fix |
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| Phone notifications for the Google Pixel Watch app are turned off. |
Tip: You can customize your notification preferences. However, you need to turn on General notifications so your Google Pixel Watch app’s phone notifications aren’t silent. |
| Phone notifications for the Google Pixel Watch app are set to silent. |
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App notifications Before you begin, make sure to:
- Check for system updates to ensure your phone and watch have the latest versions.
- Unlink your watch in the Google Pixel Watch app, then pair it again. Learn how to set up your Pixel Watch.
If you still encounter notification issues after updating and relinking your devices, refer to the table below:
| Setting and Description | Fix |
|---|---|
| Google Pixel Watch app notifications aren't turned on in settings. |
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| Notifications for the Google Pixel Watch app are set to silent on your phone, and silent notifications are hidden in the Google Pixel Watch app. |
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| Notifications received while you use your phone don't appear on your watch if they're set to Mute. |
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, go to Notifications.Before you begin, make sure to:
- Check for system updates to ensure your phone and watch have the latest versions.
- Unlink your watch in the Google Pixel Watch app, then pair it again. Learn how to set up your Pixel Watch.
If you still encounter notification issues after updating and relinking your devices, refer to the table below:
| Setting and Description | Fix |
|---|---|
| Notifications are set to silent when you don't wear your watch. |
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The following modes are turned on and therefore notifications are disabled:
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Tip: Disabled icons have a dark background. |
Check your connection
If you don't receive notifications, confirm that your Pixel Watch is connected to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or you have an LTE-enabled watch.
Tip: The phone paired with your watch must be turned on to receive notifications.
Verify that you're connected to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi:
- On the Google Pixel Watch, swipe down.
- Tap Settings
Connectivity
- Turn on Bluetooth.
- Swipe right to go back to the menu and tap Wi-Fi.
- Turn on Wi-Fi.
If you get a network connection error, you can fix issues connecting to Wi-Fi.
If you don't use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, confirm that your watch has an LTE carrier plan:
- On Google Pixel Watch, swipe down.
- Tap Settings