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Got yourself a new Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2?
Google’s Wear OS smartwatches pack many valuable features you might not know about.
Here, we’ll uncover them to help you make the most of your Pixel Watch.
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Sync Bedtime Mode With Your Pixel Phone
Have youset up Bedtime mode on your Android phone?
you might set this up in the Pixel Watch companion app.
Simply head to theNotificationssection and check that theSync across watch and phonesetting is toggled on.
The feature lets you quickly contact emergency services during a life-threatening situation.
you might trigger Emergency SOS by pressing the crown five times.
It’s worth taking the time toset up safety and emergency features on your Pixel phoneas well.
Thankfully, this is not the case with the Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2.
You only need to press the side button and crown simultaneously to take a screenshot.
Note that if you don’t act on the notification, your equipment won’t save the screenshot.
This is a significant limitation as it prevents you from taking multiple screenshots back-to-back.
you might find the last backup details from the same tweaks page.
Mirror Google Maps Directions
Want to use your Pixel Watch for navigating using Google Maps?
Handy Google Assistant Tile
Do you frequentlyuse Google Assistant to control your smart home devicesor set an alarm?
Use the Google Assistant tile to add a shortcut to your frequently used voice commands for quick access.
If you don’t see it, long-press on the screen and add the Assistant tile.
If you don’t provide confirmation, your location will automatically be shared with your specified emergency contacts.
Keep in mind that Safety Check requires Emergency Sharing to work properly.
Set up the latter on your Pixel Watch by heading toSettings > Safety & emergency > Emergency sharing.
Safety features like this make the Pixel Watch one of thebest Wear OS watchesto own.
