Google introduced a new feature for the Pixel Watch series in 2023 and it was convincing in testing.
By the end of 2023, Google has finally rolled out Watch Unlock to users for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, which was announced almost a year ago. Google has introduced an entirely new method (for Android) of how your Wear OS smartwatch can unlock your Android smartphone. I tried the new function and can tell you about it.
This is different with Watch Unlock: the previously known smart lock can only keep your smartphone unlocked for longer. To do this, unlocking must always be done manually on the phone first. On the other hand, the new Watch Unlock is actually capable of unlocking your smartphone. A small but important difference.
Hope the little explanation helped. For example, if you have a Pixel 8 Pro, Watch Unlock is almost not necessary because Face Unlock works extremely well and the fingerprint sensor now does too. However, there are situations where both are impractical. In the winter, when I wear gloves and my face is well covered by a jacket and hat, the watch unlocks.
Watch Unlock is a great option to quickly unlock your smartphone
Smartphones and smartwatches don’t have to “touch” each other. A distance of several centimeters may also exist. In everyday life, you’ll still get used to pairing devices for short periods of time. You also have to get used to the short delay required for this unlocking method.
The new solution works reliably in daily life and is a good option that you can skip the setup as it is not difficult for you to activate it. Setup only takes a few seconds and can be found under “Security” in Settings Check out the app for Android.
Ultimately, I’m very pleased with the combination of the Google Pixel Watch 2 (in test report) and the Pixel 8 Pro (in test report); The devices fit well into everyday life and offer high quality. Everything goes a little smoother with the Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro compared to previous years.
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