Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery]
9to5 Google 2026-06-16 20:05:44
Context: Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2, with the update based on Android 17. The update, which is CP2A.260603.001, is available for both Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and LTE models of the watches. Users can initiate the download by tapping the “Your watch is up to date” screen multiple times.
Key Facts
- The June 2026 Wear OS 7 update, CP2A.260603.001, is rolling out to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, including both Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and LTE models.
- Google has improved the Raise to Talk activation on the Pixel Watch 4, making it “more robust and accurate” with an enhanced gesture model.
- The update integrates “Remote Media Routing” into the system media player, allowing users to manage audio and video output devices from their paired Android phone using their Wear OS watch.
- Emergency Sharing is now integrated with Loss of Pulse, Car Crash, and Fall Detection, enabling Google to automatically notify emergency contacts when a hard fall, loss of pulse, or severe car crash is detected on the Pixel Phone or Watch.
- The update also brings changes to Wear Contacts, including Media Controls that can now be accessed at the top of the Notifications feed, More Material 3 Expressive Updated on/off toggles, thicker sliders, and a new heart rate broadcasting QS icon.