TechSmartwatchesGoogle Pixel Watch users are getting a sweet free security upgradeThe update is coming to all Wear OS-based smartwatchesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechSmartwatchesGoogle Pixel Watch users are getting a sweet free security upgradeThe update is coming to all Wear OS-based smartwatchesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The update is coming to all Wear OS-based smartwatches
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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TheGoogle Pixel Watchis undoubtedly one of thebest smartwatcheson the market right now. Released late last year alongside theGoogle Pixel 7range, the watch marksGoogle’s first attempt at making a Pixel-branded wearable device.
Now, users are getting a great smart home upgrade thanks to a Wear OS update. It means that users can preview notifications from theirsmart cameraorvideo doorbell, right on their watch. That will allow you to see at a glance who has triggered the camera, and decide if you need to take action on your phone.
To work, users will need a compatible smartwatch. Devices will need to be running Wear OS 3 or newer, with a linkedAndroid phonerunningAndroid9 or newer.
That opens the technology up to a whole host of users. Popular choices like theSamsung Galaxy Watch 5should be more than capable of running the new feature – just make sure everything is up to date and you’re good to go.
You’ll also need a compatible Nest Camera orNest Video Doorbell. Google says that those must have been launched in 2021 or later to work with the update.
It’s a great upgrade. Users will be able to instantly see who has triggered a camera, without having to dig out their phone. That allows you to make a decision about whether you need to take further action or not, without having to stop what you’re doing. It should make the whole smart home experience a lot more convenient.
Users will need to upgrade to Wear OS System UI 1.4 or higher to access the feature. That’s expected to start rolling out in June, with availability on all devices pegged for the end of that month.
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