Google Pixel Watch - Switch Paired Phone
Here's how to unpair your Pixel Watch from your current phone and then pair with a new one.
- The steps below only apply when you need to connect your existing Pixel Watch to a new Android™ smartphone.
- For activation of a replacement Pixel Watch, refer to Replace Existing Device
- Before completing the steps below, verify:
- your companion Android smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
- the watch is charged and powered on
- the Pixel Watch app via the Google Play™ Store and updated.
From the Watch
- From the watch screen, tap theSettings app.
- Navigate: .
- Review the message then tapCheckmark icon.Optional: tap 'Erase downloaded SIM'.The watch resets and all data is deleted (takes up to 10 minutes).
- Open theGoogle Pixel Watch appon the new companion smartphone.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to complete activation.If necessary, refer to Activate / Set Up Device for assistance.
From the Companion Device
- Open theGoogle Pixel Watch appon your companion device.
- Navigate: .
- To confirm tapReset.Optional: tap 'Erase downloaded SIM'.
- Open theGoogle Pixel Watch appon the new companion smartphone.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to complete activation.If necessary, refer to Activate / Set Up Device for assistance.