Pixel Watch 5 gets Gemini Intelligence, At a Glance, and more

Abner Li | Aug 12 2026 - 7:20 am PT

Gemini Intelligence comes to Wear OS with the Pixel Watch 5, and there are a number of interesting AI and on-device features.

Part of the Made by Google 2026 announcements, Gemini Intelligence starts with what are now called Proactive Suggestions. This was known as Magic Cue last year, with Google giving it a new “Proactive” name across all platforms. With Google Messages, you’ll get one-tap actions.

If someone asks you for a new phone number or location, that information will appear as a reply you can immediately send. It can also be used to set reminders and check your schedule. Your Pixel 11 is responsible for generating these insights, which are then bridged to the watch.

Google is looking into supporting more apps in the future. Meanwhile, on-device smart replies now show three responses instead of one, with a Gemini Nano model upgrade making things 50% faster.

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Gemini Intelligence continues with task automation on your watch face. This lets you start a task, such as food ordering, on your phone and get updates on your watch. You’ll be notified when it’s time to confirm the actual order on your Pixel 11.

Offline Gemini commands on the Pixel Watch 5 leverage another on-device model when you don’t have your phone or internet. You can accomplish quick actions setting timers/alarms, adjust brightness and modes, control music, open apps, and initiate workouts.

The Gemini app gets a Neural Expressive visual update, as well as access to Personal Intelligence and past chats for more in-depth responses. Like on other platforms, Gemini can tap into Gmail, Calendar, Keep, and other connected apps to answer questions.

Gemini’s raise-to-talk gesture is also no longer limited to the watch face.

Outside of the AI push, the Pixel Watch 5 introduces a new “At a Glance” space at the bottom of watch faces. It’s a bit different from the identically named feature on Pixel phones, and much richer than the lone icon used before. This area shows active, ongoing content like timers, alarms, workouts, music, flight details, and navigation updates.