Following the Pixel Watch 2 launch, and the availability of Wear OS 4 on the Pixel Watch, here comes a much-needed update for the Pixel Watch Companion App. The new version of the app extends support for the new Pixel Watch 2 and Wear OS 4. It also bundles some exciting design changes aimed at improving the users’ accessibility.
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The new Companion App is inclusive of a reorganized settings menu which now looks more compact and modern. It even packs side-by-side “Watch faces” and “Tiles” for enhanced navigation. Overall, the app now looks more into Material Design 3.
The app update also brings support for the Google One backup which is now part of the Wear OS 4. It allows the users to restore the Watch from the available backups. It is even helpful in transferring a watch to a new phone or while performing a factory reset.
If you’re a Pixel Phone user, then there’s an additional synchronization feature for the Do Not Disturb and Bedtime Mode. If users enable it on Pixel Phone, then the same will apply to their Pixel Watch.
Here’s the official Pixel Watch App 2.0 Changelog
- Support for Pixel Watch 2
- Support for Wear 4 features and updates, which include:
- 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
- Redesigned experience for the Pixel Watch app
- New settings and education under “Safety & emergency” section *✝
- DND (Do Not Disturb) and BTM (Bedtime Mode) mode mirroring for Pixel Watch 2 users under the “Notifications” setting for Pixel phone users *
- Bug fixes to improve the quality of the app
Precisely, the Pixel Watch 2.0 App with build 2.0.0.567628986 is now out for users, and it will arrive on the Play Store shortly after some time. However, interested users can sideload the app to enjoy the new features rather than wait for the Play Store update.
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