The giant Google wanted to cast a wide net with its first watch, the Pixel Watch. First he created a one size watch (one size fits all), with a very classic look and it does not exclude Android users or, if you prefer, there are no exclusive features.
For example, the heartbeat function works independently of the mobile device; a Pixel 6, a Samsung Z Flip 4 or a Microsoft Surface Duo 2. In addition, the application bank is plentiful on the Play Store. The only ones left out are users of Apple’s iOS devices.
With Fitibit watch functions
In the test, the Google Pixel Watch automatically displays a series of notifications that can be read by swiping up on the watch glass.
It includes the health and fitness apps from its Fitbit brand, a company it bought in January 2019. In this regard, many believe that the Fitbit company will disappear once it is swallowed up by the giant Google (Alphabet), as is often the case when a small company is taken over by a conglomerate.
On the wrist for several days and nights, the watch offers pleasant dials, some even cheerful and useful. Usage is a bit similar to its competitor, the Apple Watch.
The integration of Fitbit functions with those of Google has been very successful. Google apps work smoothly and health tracking with Fitbit still runs well.
A successful first Google Watch
Always in use, this Pixel watch is more akin to its competitor Apple Watch. In other words, Google’s Wear OS system on its Pixel Watch is surprisingly different from Samsung’s watch system.
You will like this Pixel watch if you are an Android user and even more so with a newer Pixel smartphone. The applications are also very numerous in the Google Store.
It is possible to personalize this watch with different straps adapted to the circumstances; Parties, sports, work, etc. New, this Pixel Watch comes with a very simple silicone strap.
What we like less, in the end we find that the battery doesn’t last as long as we would have liked. The fastening mechanism of the bracelet is also not very easy at first, even if you understand it at some point.
You must press this button before moving the end of the bracelet. To reattach it, you must line it up with the button and press down before reattaching. You will see that this is easier said than done.
As for the battery, you have the option to opt for an always-on screen, which will reduce battery life.
On the other hand, the Sunlight Boost function is interesting, which increases the brightness of the screen in order to be able to read the time in direct sunlight.
The more you use the watch, the less the battery will last.
fall detection function
On February 28th, Google introduced fall detection for all users of the Google Pixel Watch. Using motion sensors and on-device machine learning, the Pixel Watch can detect when users are taking a bad fall and connect them with help if needed.
Price
The basic Bluetooth and WiFi version costs $400. The addition of 4G LTE cellular capability brings the price up to $480, prices are rounded.
Like Fitbit for its products, Google offers a free six-month subscription to Fitbit Premium with activation of the watch, which comes in four colors.
If you’re looking for a smartwatch from Google, this is yours. Combining Google’s Wear OS with a big dose of Google’s own Fitbit, this Pixel Watch comes with all the lifestyle and fitness features you’d expect from a premium smartwatch preloaded, including calling and texting, mobile payments, and smart home control.