I tried linking Google's smart watch 'Google Pixel Watch' with genuine smartphone Pixel
Google's first in-house smartwatch `` Google Pixel Watch '' was released on October 13, 2022. It is possible to link with Android smartphones such as Google's genuine smartphone Pixel series, so I actually set it up to link with
Google Pixel Watch-Google Store
https://store.google.com/jp/product/google_pixel_watch?hl=en
You can see the size and appearance of Google Pixel Watch by reading the following article.
Google's first genuine smart watch 'Google Pixel Watch' haste photo review - GIGAZINE
Press and hold the crown on the right side of Pixel Watch for at least 3 seconds to turn on the power.
Make sure that Bluetooth communication on the Pixel side is turned on. Tap 'Settings'.
Tap 'Connected Devices'.
Tap 'Connection settings'.
Select 'Bluetooth'.
Make sure 'Use Bluetooth' is turned on.
When Pixel Watch starts up, you will be prompted to download the Google Pixel Watch app on the Pixel side. Tap 'Access Google Play'.
Tap 'Install'.
The Google Pixel Watch application can also be installed in advance from the following page of the Google Play store.
Google Pixel Watch - Apps on Google Play
When the installation of the Google Pixel Watch application is completed, the connection with Pixel Watch will be made again.
Tap 'Connect'.
First, perform Bluetooth pairing. Make sure that the numbers on both the Pixel Watch and Pixel screens match and tap 'Pair'.
Since the Pixel side prompts you to agree to the terms, tap 'Agree'.
Tap 'Allow' when asked for permission to detect, connect, and specify relative location of nearby devices.
Log in to your Google account. By tapping 'Continue as 〇〇', you can register the account you are using as the main account for Pixel as the account for Pixel Watch.
Login work is done for about 1 minute ......
You have successfully logged in to your Google account on Pixel. Tap 'Next'.
Since it says 'Wear a smart watch', tap 'Next'.
When you wear Pixel Watch, it looks like this. This time, it is worn on the left arm with the crown on the right. For first impressions, it felt fairly lightweight and unobtrusive. I usually wear the 45mm size of Apple Watch Series 4, but unlike the square Apple Watch, the Pixel Watch has a round shape, so the impression is that it does not interfere with the movement of the wrist. The height of the Pixel Watch is 12.3mm, which is slightly thicker than the Apple Watch Series 4, but it doesn't bother me when wearing it. Another point is that the area in contact with the wrist is not as large as the screen because the back side where the wrist touches is curved.
On the Pixel side screen, set the orientation of the smart watch and tap 'Next'.
The explanation of how to replace the band will begin, but since this has
Pixel Watch also works with the system of Google's healthcare tracker maker 'Fitbit'. Tap 'Install' to install the Fitbit application.
Then go to Google Assistant settings. With Pixel Watch, you can give voice commands to Google Assistant in the same way as with Pixel. Tap 'Setup'.
You will be asked to confirm how to handle the information collected by Google Assistant, so tap 'Enable'.
Tap 'Next'.
In order to activate Google Assistant on Pixel Watch, Google Assistant will wait until it detects the wake word. Tap 'I agree'.
You will be asked if you want to enable Voice Match, which will be optimized to record the user's voice, create a voice model, and move only with that person's voice, so tap 'Agree'.
Tap 'Continue'.
You can register transportation IC cards and credit cards such as Suica to Pixel Watch with Google Pay. Since we will not register this time, tap 'Skip'.
Tap 'Skip'.
You'll see recommendations for Pixel Watch compatible apps. Tap 'Skip' this time.
Setup is now complete. Tap Done.
◆ Pixel Watch watch face
You can change the clock face design by tapping 'Watch face' in the Google Pixel Watch app. At the time of writing the article, there are 8 types of clock face designs.
'Utility' that displays the clock face in a digital style
'Classic' that can display an analog clock face like a chronograph
'Everyday' with a simple display
'Concentric' that displays hours, minutes, and seconds on a rotating disk
'Radial' that can display information next to a simple analog clock face
'Track' with a large training progress bar
'Pilot Bold' that displays only the analog clock face in an easy-to-read manner
'Big Time' with large display of only hours and minutes
Each watch face can be configured in detail, such as color, number type, display of the second hand, and selection of slots for additional information. Registered watch faces can be switched from the Google Pixel Watch app on the smartphone side or from the Pixel Watch itself.
◆ Setting the lock of Pixel Watch
Pixel Watch can be locked like a smartphone. Select 'Smartwatch Settings' from the Google Pixel Watch app.
Tap 'Security'.
Tap 'Screen lock'.
Screen lock can choose pattern and PIN.
The pattern is a lock path that connects 9 points with a line.
Enter a 4-digit PIN to unlock. However, the Pixel Watch's screen is small, so if you have large hands, it's a little difficult to touch the numeric keypad accurately and it's easy to make mistakes, so it's easier to unlock with a pattern.
◆ Save a screenshot of Pixel Watch
Apple Watch can take screenshots by pressing the Digital Crown and side button at the same time, and the screenshots taken are automatically saved on the linked iPhone. Pixel Watch screenshots cannot be taken with physical buttons and must be taken from the Google Pixel Watch app.
To take screenshots, you need to turn on Android developer mode on your smartphone. To turn on developer mode, tap 'Device information' at the bottom of the settings.
Developer mode is turned on by tapping 'Build number' at the bottom multiple times in succession.
With developer mode turned on, tap the kebab icon in the top right corner of the Google Pixel Watch app.
Since the menu is displayed, tap 'Take screenshot of watch'.
Then, a notification 'Ready to send smart watch screenshot' was displayed on the Pixel side. Tap this notification.
You need to choose where to share your screenshot. This time I will upload it to 'Photos'.
Tap 'Upload'. Your Pixel Watch screenshots will now be uploaded to Google Photos in your account. Please note that it is only uploaded to Google Photos and is not saved locally on the smartphone side. Also, you can shoot and save only one screenshot at a time, so if you want to save multiple screenshots, you need to repeat the shooting and saving process each time.
The saved screenshot looks something like this. The display is circular, but the saved screenshots are square.
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