Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery]
9to5 Google 2026-06-19 18:34:00
Context: Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2, following Tuesday's announcement. The update, based on Android 17, is being released for both Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and LTE models of the Pixel Watch. This update brings various new features and improvements to the Pixel Watch.
Key Facts
- The June 2026 Wear OS 7 update, with build number CP2A.260603.001, is being rolled out to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, including both Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and LTE models.
- Tapping the "Your watch is up to date" screen multiple times in Settings > System > System updates initiates the download, and disabling Bluetooth in Connectivity preferences can speed up the process by forcing Wi-Fi.
- Google has improved the Raise to Talk activation on the Pixel Watch 4, making it "more robust and accurate" with an enhanced gesture model, and has also integrated "Remote Media Routing" to let users manage audio and video output devices from their paired Android phone using their Wear OS watch.
- The update includes Emergency Sharing, which automatically notifies emergency contacts when a hard fall, loss of pulse, or severe car crash is detected on the Pixel Phone or Watch, with users able to customize this feature in settings.
- The update brings various interface changes, including a new "Quick Add" Widget, renamed Tiles/Widgets, updated Media Controls, and a more Material 3 Expressive design with updated on/off toggles, thicker sliders, and a new heart rate broadcasting QS icon.