Google is rolling out version 2.0 of the Pixel Watch companion app ahead of next week’s launch and confirming several new features, like DND sync, in the process.
The app is getting some design tweaks in going from version 1.4.x to 2.0.0.567628986 this week. “Watch faces” and “Tiles” now appear side-by-side, while other settings are no longer placed in cards for a more compact look.
Toggles have also been updated to the Material 3 style. Overall, it looks more modern than before, while Dynamic Color has been toned down.
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Top comment by Lee Woods
I would like to see Alarms sync between the Pixel Watch and Pixel Phone along with the capability to dismiss the alarm on one device and also have it dismissed on the other.
In supporting the Pixel Watch 2 and Wear OS 4, this update adds:
- “Back-up with Google One”
- “Restore during watch setup from the available back-ups”
- “Ability to transfer Watch to a new Phone without factory reset”
- “Factory reset protection during watch setup”
The Pixel Watch 2 will also mirror the status of Do Not Disturb (DND) and Bedtime Mode on your Pixel phone. Other OEM devices do not appear to be supported, as Google notes how this capability is “available only for Pixel phone and / or Pixel Watch 2 users.”
There’s also support for Safety Signal under Safety & emergency and “bug fixes to improve the quality of the app.”
This 2.0 update is rolling out now via the Play Store.
More on Pixel Watch 2:
- Some Pixel Watch 2 models start going out of stock, shipping delayed to November
- Pixel Watch 2 won’t be compatible with original Pixel Watch cases
- Google Pixel Watch ‘Active’ band gets tweaked design, ditches ‘Chalk’ white and universal sizing
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