How to Fix a Google Pixel Watch Not Turning On
Charge the watch.
A full charge lasts some users around 24 hours.
Any longer, and there’s a good chance the battery is simply drained.
Close up of a Google Pixel Watch 2 with a baby blue band.georgeclerk / Getty Images
However, try the rest of these steps before concluding this.
Are you using the correct power button?
There are two buttons on Pixel Watch.
The other side button is for accessing recent apps (press once) and Google Assistant (press-and-hold).
Restart the watch.
A temporary glitch in the software could have been preventing it from displaying things properly.
Let the watch die completely, and then try charging it.
It’s possible it’s not really off, but a glitch is preventing the screen from lighting up.
This should fix whatever is causing it to not turn on if the issue is a deep software bug.
See Google’s Hardware Warranty Center if the watch is still under warranty.
Why Won’t My Pixel Watch Turn On?
If it’s not that, consider that you might be pressing the wrong button for power.
It’s also possible the watch is on, but the screen is black.
In this case, it’s likely that a software bug is preventing the screen from showing anything.
Finally, you might be experiencing a physical hardware issue that’s out of your control to fix.
In this case, you’ll need to look into replacing it or taking it in for service.
With your watch nearby, initiate the Pixel Watch app and selectContinueon the setup screen.
Tap your watch from the list and selectPair.
Pixel Watches can only be charged with the supplied magnetic charging cable.
If your Google Pixel Watch is unresponsive, cycle your unit.
Hold down the crown for three seconds and tapRestart.
