Pixel Watch: Google's first smartwatch with help from Fitbit

After several years of intense rumours, Google has unveiled its first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, which combines Google's smart and useful features with Fitbit's expertise in tracking the wearer's health and well-being. , in a luxurious construction.

Design

Designed with comfort and durability in mind, the Google Pixel Watch is sophisticated for a night out, durable for the wearer's activities and workouts, and comfortable to sleep with without taking it off your wrist. The bold, circular 3D glass display seamlessly integrates into the stainless steel body for a stylish look in any hand. It is resistant to great depth (pressure 5ATM / 50m), does not scratch and is intended to be worn day - night.

The design is inspired by classic watches, with the crown placed centrally on the right side and a discreet button above it to manage all processes and applications. The strap snaps on very easily and firmly thanks to the new mechanism reminiscent of the way camera lenses are attached to the rest of the body, so that the user can change straps whenever he wishes (more than 20 options of all kinds and looks).

The 19 available watch faces offer many customization options, from colors to the information you want to see, while you can use your favorite watch face photos from the Google Photos service.

Software

Google Pixel Watch uses Wear OS by Google (Wear OS version 3.5) which gives you all the information you want at a glance whenever you need it. Interacting with it is incredibly simple and smooth, with plenty of customization options to create your own personal experience. Thanks to Google Assistant, you can fully manage the Pixel Watch with simple voice commands, but also manage all smart home devices through the Google Home application.

On the Pixel Watch you can see notifications from Gmail and Google Calendar, make contactless payments through Google Wallet, receive navigation instructions through Google Maps, access a multitude of applications from Google Play, listen to more than 100 million songs to the YouTube Music service and communicate with your smartphone from anywhere via 4G/LTE networks.

Pixel Watch is the perfect companion for the entire Pixel device ecosystem. Communication with the Pixel Buds is lightning fast thanks to the Fast Pair protocol, and the headphones are automatically connected to the watch as soon as you complete the pairing with your smartphone. You can start a call from the watch and transfer it directly to the smartphone, see the playback controls and navigation instructions on the watch, even if you have started the process on the smartphone.

It should be noted that the Pixel Watch has an Emergency SOS function for immediate notification of trusted contacts and security forces in the event of an emergency, while fall detection will be added later in 2023.

Health and Fitness through Fitbit

Google is bringing all of Fitbit's expertise into the Pixel Watch when it comes to health, wellness, and fitness features. The most accurate heart rate recording sensor is included and with the help of advanced machine learning and deep learning algorithms, you get accurate measurements of heart rate, sleep quality (separation into different stages), and the possibility of performing an electrocardiogram (ECG).

Fitbit adds 40 training modes, provides instructions to improve your performance, records your course with the built-in GPS and presents you detailed information about health and physical activity in its application.

Compatibility and Availability

The Pixel Watch is compatible with all Android smartphones running Android 8.0 or later, but not with iPhones. Its battery is enough to get a full 24 hours and charging gives 50% life within 30 minutes.

It will be available in Europe on October 13.