Google Pixel Watch - Replace Existing Device
Here's how to activate your Pixel Watch If you've recently replaced your watch or have reset the network settings.
- The steps below only apply when a Google smartwatch has been replaced.If this Pixel Watch is the first device to share this number and has never been active with Verizon service, refer to Activate / Set Up Device.If you're pairing an existing Pixel Watch with a new Android™ smartphone, refer to Connect to New Phone.
- The Pixel Watch can be set up via Number Share.To set up with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be activated on the same Verizon account as the Pixel Watch.
- Before completing the steps below, verify:
- your companion Android smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
- you're in a Verizon coverage area.
- Ensure the Pixel Watch is charged and powered on.If necessary, tap the watch display to begin.
- On your smartphone, tap theGoogle Pixel Watch app.
- TapSystem.
- TapReset and unpair watch.
- If desired select the 'Erase downloaded SIM' switch and tabReset.
- From the 'Set up your new watch' screen, tapContinue.
- To continue, from the 'Terms of service' screen, review then tapI agree.
- From the 'Connect your watch' screen, tapGoogle Pixel Watchthen if prompted, tapAllowto approve the necessary permissions.
- From the 'Starting pairing' screen, ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Pixel Watch then tapPair.
- From the 'Sign in to your Google Account' screen, add your Google Account, tapNextor skip this step.
- From the 'Additional legal terms' screen, tapI accept.
- From the 'Welcome to your new Google Pixel Watch' screen, tapNext.
- From the 'Put on your watch' screen, put on your watch as instructed then tapNext.
- From the 'Set watch orientation' screen, select desired options then tapNext.
- From the 'Learn how to switch bands' screen, tap 'Next' or 'Not now'.
- From the 'Fitbit' screen, tap 'Install' or 'Do it later'.
- From the 'Talk to your watch' screen, tap 'Set up' or 'Skip'.
- From the 'You're almost done!' screen, tapContinue.
- From the 'Set a lock on your watch' screen, select a lock option for the watch (PIN or pattern) or tap 'Skip'.
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- From the 'Select apps for your watch' screen, select desired apps, tapContinueor you can choose to skip this step.
- From the 'Stay Connect on the go' screen, tap 'Set up' or 'Not now'.
- From the 'Connect to Verizon network' screen, select an option or tap 'Not now'.If you skip this step, you can add a cellular plan later.
- From the 'Setup complete!' screen, tap 'Done' or 'See top features'.