Google Pixel Watch - Android Smartwatch with Fitbit Activity Tracking - Heart Rate Tracking Watch Polished Silver Stainless Steel case with Charcoal Active band - WiFi

I've had my Google pixle watch for about a week now, and I'll share my first impressions. I'm sixty-three years old and this technology is something I've been waiting for, for over fifty years. I'll come back in a month and share my experience with it then. It looks fantastic, sleek and thin. It's a beautiful expression of technology and styling. It does everything I need it to do, and it does it well. I'm running the cardio monitor to detect a-fib, so the battery life is pretty short. It's a small price to pay for a good cardiac monitor. If I have to charge it every day, it's all good. I love the screen, and the fact that I can read and respond to text messages and email by voice,very cool. The only complaint I could possibly have, is the battery life, it's very short. I probably need to turn off some of apps I have running. Other than that, I'm loving the new watch. It is very cool! EDIT : after the watch did all the updates, the battery life improved dramatically. I easily get two days of use per charge. It charges very quickly (in about an hour) and I am very pleased with my decision to purchase a Google pixle watch!

As an Android user, I recently got my hands on the Google Pixel Watch and I must say, it's a pretty impressive smartwatch. The watch is incredibly comfortable to wear and the Fitbit activity tracking and heart rate monitoring features are very accurate. However, one downside is that the battery life only lasts about a day, which means it needs to be charged daily. On the bright side, the integration with my Pixel 6 is seamless and I find it really cool to be able to pay at the counter with NFC Google Pay. Overall, if you're an Android user looking for a stylish and functional smartwatch, the Google Pixel Watch is definitely worth considering.

I will avoid the facts that this watch is outdated at launch by its hardware (processor). That, coupled with retail and even discounted price also are out of step with the competition. These two big gripes aside. The watch is good and likely the best choice going into 2023 for pure Android Wear OS users (not looking at Apple or Tizen overlay users.) Its not perfect and Pixel users will benefit the most when paired to this watch. Its lost most of the lag recent watches from other Wear OS brands. Has all the sensors the majority of buyers could want based on watch tech right now. It swipes, it plays well with the apps made for it. It gives you the info you ask of it. There are even a few nice 3rd part accessories now to avoid Google Gouging for proprietary bands. And there are few quirks I hope they iron out soon. Mainly, when the phone is in Bedtime Mode. Make the watch do it too, or add that Zen Mode feature to the watch also. It sucks to have animals tripping the security cameras outside dinging on my wrist and killing my sleep score. The snooze/do not disturb button on watch fails too easily and you have turn it on/off manually everytime. As many claim, the battery sucks. Sort of. I can go up to 36+ hours on a slow day, and many others can too. It will depend on too many factors to list. But basically your popularity with notifications and thinking you need the screen always on are the biggest battery hurdles. Most can get use to touch to wake. And maybe only having text, phone, front door doorbell and one email be allowed to bother your watch with notifications. Do you really need to know what cousin Billy had at Dairy Queen when he posts the same pic/vid on Facebook, Instagram, Tic Toc and YouTube, etc. Find a nice balance of wrist information along with what sensors you need checking if you are still alive. You can start the day and track everything till the next morning when you charge it again while you shower and get the next day started. It charges quickly. And most other Wear OS watches have the same daily charge requirements. Nobody on Wear OS is winning on battery. Or Turn every setting all the way up and have a spare charger puck ready for a mid day juice. If you go that route. I suggest a quick release band to ease the removal of the watch. So, its not up to the level or price of the Ultra Apple Watch. And if you don't care for Samsung. Your love for stock Android will eventually lead you back to this watch. Unless you forgo ECG sensors. The price will drop soon. Cases are minimizing the fragility of an ALL glass jelly bean design. But when comes to keeping your phone pocketed and yet still have info relayed in a useful way. Pixel Watch is the best current albeit not perfect solution for now.

I purchased the Pixel Watch with high expectations, especially given the positive reputation of WearOS. However, my overall experience with the device has been far from satisfactory, and I feel compelled to share my concerns. Firstly, the WearOS platform is undeniably impressive, offering a range of features and customizability that enhance the overall smartwatch experience. The interface is user-friendly, and the integration with Android devices is seamless. Unfortunately, the positives end there. The most glaring issue I encountered was with the battery life. Despite the promising features, the Pixel Watch consistently fell short in this department. The need for frequent charging became a significant inconvenience, especially for those who rely on their smartwatches for extended periods. Within a mere six months of use, the physical durability of the Pixel Watch became a cause for concern. The device suffered damage, raising questions about its build quality. This is particularly disappointing given the investment one makes in a premium smartwatch. The display touch issues further compounded my frustration. A smartwatch's touch screen is its primary means of interaction, and any hindrance in this area significantly diminishes its utility. The fact that these issues arose within the first few months of use only added to my disappointment. Hoping to address these issues, I took the initiative to send the watch to Google for repairs. Unfortunately, this endeavor proved to be equally disappointing. Not only did the repair process take an unexpectedly long time, but the watch was returned to me without any visible improvements. This lack of resolution was disheartening, especially considering the brand's reputation for customer service. In conclusion, while the Pixel Watch offers an appealing array of features through WearOS, its overall performance and durability left much to be desired in my experience. The subpar battery life, premature physical damage, display touch issues, and a frustrating repair process collectively contribute to a disappointing ownership experience. As a consumer, it is disheartening to invest in a premium product that fails to live up to its promises and withstand the test of time.

I know this is the older version compared to what is out now but didn't have the money to get the most up to date version. So I got this one. I have had no issues with it, well except since I set it up, it keeps asking me to reset the watch for some reason. Did it once, and it keeps showing up so I just ignore the notification on the watch and hardly ever notice it. Love my watch. I hate the I have to use Fit for it. I refuse to pay for that app. But I love this watch and how it tracks all my items. I love being able to see with flip of my wrist not only the time but maybe my heart rate, etc. I use an Oura ring for my main app for tracking any exercise, sleep, etc since it is very indepth. But I do love my google watch!! Defintely don't regret getting the older version!