Pixel Watch 2

I have had a Pixel Watch 2 for a few years now, it was pretty new when I got it, and I do like it a lot, but I definitely envy your bigger display. The interface is clean and works, fitbit is actually pretty nice, and it holds a full nige+day charge after about only 45-60 minutes of charging. (1/2)

As a GrapheneOS user, I've had to buy pixel watch 2 in order to be able to pay via Google Pay abroad (since I unfortunately happen to reside in an internationally sanctioned country, local cards work only inside the country, some crypto exchanges provide Visa/Mastercard cards, but virtual only, so Google/Apple pay is the only choice). [...] Have had to disable as much GMS system permissions as possible, such as pulse, GPS, physical activity via ADB. [...] Since it's not even possible to add a new card if the watch is paired to a device that doesn't pass SafetyNet, I've had to add cards with a stock android device, and then re-pair the watch to GrapheneOS device. [...]

I sold my Pixel Watch 2, but I wasn't able to get two days' worth. The sacrifices weren't worth it. Namely, you'd have to turn off the always on screen (I gave this up easily), as well as "flick to wake", which I found harder to give up. If I were to press a button on my watch to read a notification, I may as well use my phone. [...]

[...] That said I ended up settling on the Fenix series and after a year of use I can say I'm quite happy with it! When I upgraded my phone this past fall to the latest Pixel Google actually was giving away free Pixel watch 2's with every purchase so I did wear a pixel watch for a couple of weeks to test it out. [...] especially the battery which was supposedly improved from the pixel watch 1. [...]

I got the Pixel Watch 2 and it's been great. Charges fast and I've had no issues with any of the sensors or tracking. [...]

Additional comparison: Our Pixel Watch 1 running build BW1A.260305.003 still works correctly. It can access the same local Home Assistant instance over Bluetooth using HTTP. The issue affects my Pixel Watch 2 running CP3A.260905.002.E1, which suggests a possible regression in the newer watch software.

[...] I do regularly take advantage of clipboard sharing, universal control, AirPods device switching, auto-fill from messages & mail for TOTP (which works in Chrome now on macOS 26), and my Apple Watch has been hard to replace last time I tried (was with a pixel watch 2, maybe the 4 will be good enough this time). [...] Photos are the most important to me, and I already have those regularly backed up locally. [...]

Huh, just yesterday I started setting up and getting used to my new (to me) Apple Watch Series 6, after having used a Pixel Watch 2 for several months. [...] The heart rate complication is just a picture of a heart that I click and it takes me to a widget that measures my heart rate. [...] The sleep tracking is weird and confusing. [...]

I've had a Pixel 2XL, Pixel 6Pro or XL (worst phone I've ever owned), and now a Pixel 8 Pro. [...] When I bought the 8 I got a "free" Pixel Watch 2 with the purchase. [...] My biggest complaint is the battery life is really bad. I have to charge it daily -- I usually only wear it during the day and charge overnight. It'll charge pretty quickly 1-2hr but I don't care enough to do it. It looks decent and works well enough to manage notifications and take calls when I can't grab my phone. [...] That's my personal experience with the Pixel Watch 2. It's fine for my use case, but the battery life truly is bad.

[...] After a thorough search I ended up with two options: ticwatch pro 5 and pixel watch 2. [...] The pixel is not great software-side (it has a sort of wallet garden, without a pixel phone most features aren't available) but ergonomically it's perfect. [...]

Damn Google for making a 45mm Pixel Watch 3 only a year after I got my 41mm Pixel Watch 2 that works perfectly and does exactly what I want it to do.

When I first bought my pixel watch 2 I was able to optimize the settings to get almost 3 days of battery life. A year of firmware updates later, I am back down to less than 2 days using the same settings. I don't think the big manufacturers are going to change their ways anytime soon...

I have been using the Google Pixel watch 2 for the last year and was generally happy with it but recently swapped out to a Garmin Vivoactive 5, I love how long it holds a charge and there are some other cool things about it, the Google watch has to be charged daily, that was a bummer.

Was it an OG Pixel Watch or a different model? I got the Pixel Watch 2 around 2 years ago now and haven't noticed any battery degregation yet so wondering how much time I might have left.

"Power user?" Having a Pixel Watch 2 (or 3), I keep thinking no one working on this device really uses it. It's supposed to be a sports and health device but the stopwatch app doesn't even support laps.

I still have the Pixel Watch 2 and it's much the same, battery barely lasts a day, if even that. Good news: PW2 will reach End of Support come October, perfect time to buy the PW5! /s

Same ish pattern for me on my Pixel Watch (2 mabye?) unless I forget there's plenty of time to keep it topped up for a day and change of use with just a quick charge in the mornings. There's plenty of time I don't need a watch on to give it a quick top up.

I use a Pixel Watch 2, not an Apple watch, but my charging behavior is pretty much as you describe. It goes on to charge during my morning loop, and is always full by the time I'm ready to head out the door. It's good enough that I don't have to think about the charge state at all through the day, it'll last regardless of usage, and that's all I need.

FWIW, I had a Pixel Watch 2 with this issue every now and then in the first couple of months when it was brand new. I've not had this issue in 2024 essentially (fixed as part of monthly updates).

[...] At the time it was because their battery life was massively better. [...] But I've been really happy with all aspects of the Coros and it's at a lower price point to the equivalent Garmin. [...] I recently tried a Pixel Watch 2 for a few days. [...] Battery life is laughable and the interface made me want to smash it. [...]

I just set up the Pixel Watch 2 that came with a discount when buying a Pixel 8 and Google pushed me to reactivate my 12 year dormant fitbit account and migrate it, so of course it's due to ride off into the sunset.

I, along with maybe 25 other people on the planet, have a Pixel Watch 2. I didn't expect this but I love the new feature that pauses my phone's podcast when the system detects I've fallen asleep. [...]

[...] I bought one anyway. Less than later I have a Pixel Watch 2 shaped paper weight. [...]

[...] It's impossible to charge my Pixel Watch 2 with the band on. [...] Why should I have to disassemble and reassemble my watch for it to work? Time to find a new band (with what money?)

Less expensive, and there are more options for various devices. For phone, I've had a OnePlus for years and loved it. For Smartwatch, I have a Google Pixel Watch 2, though there are cheaper options that are fine. [...]

and also because effing Google seems to have discontinued the charger - despite still selling the watch (it's a Pixel Watch 2) - I have had to turn to Amazon and wade through loads of third-party chargers and hope the one I've chosen is OK.

I've got a Pixel Watch 2. I use it more for the watch features, but if all you really want is the tracker stuff, I can imagine it would be hard to justify the extra cost of the whole watch over the basic tracker.

Got a Pixel watch 2 with my phone moderately useful for payments / Notifications. At this point I don't realistically use the fitbit stuff much more than a step counter but the sleep tracking is kinda useful (though I doubt its classification of sleep stages)

My sleep schedule was always messed up, but after I got the Pixel Watch 2 for my Pixel 7a phone, I started to maintain my constant sleep schedule right now, which is why my sleep animal is the bear according to Fitbit. 🛌⌚

[...] My watch app has been approved. [...] I got a free Pixel Watch 2 when I bought my phone, so made this. [...]

NGL I've been using my Pixel 7a and Pixel Watch 2 the last week and I really do enjoy it.

I've got a Pixel Watch 2, and it's okay, but the fitness features are all unusable to me; I use a Fitbit Inspire for sleep tracking and wake alarms while my Pixel Watch is on its charger overnight, and Google only lets me turn on fitness tracking on the Pixel Watch if I migrate my fitness tracking from the Fitbit.

I literally had this thought just recently when it came to smartwatches, I got a pixel watch 2 and it kept doing way too much and it kept wanting me to use it like a 2nd phone that requires my full attention, when all I wanted was literally a watch with some smart features here and there

[...] I even dropped the Pixel Watch 2 once during the process (which thankfully didn't break), but at least I got it. That, and I am not a fan of the bubbles for the screen protector.

I have a Pixel Watch 2, it seems that only certain carriers (typically not MVNOs) can set it up with an eSIM that will present as having the same number, but any MVNO that provides eSIM setup via QR code should work to provision via the connected phone. I can imagine Apple being less inclined to allow arbitrary eSIMs on their watches, preferring to only support the case where the eSIM is guaranteed to support the "correct" presentation.

I don't blame you for waiting. The only reason I got my Pixel Watch 3 is because my Pixel Watch 2 up and died on me. My wife and my mother-in-law are both on their Pixel Watch ones still.

I'm still waiting for the Pixel Watch 2 to be updated (I haven't received the Individual Contact Tile yet), but I'm also waiting for Wear OS 5 to come to my watch assuming Google gets the soft-bricking issue fixed or if I upgrade to the Pixel Watch 3 which is what I am planning to do via trade-in.