Galaxy Watch (Wear OS models) on Pixel: what works and what doesn't
Galaxy Watch works on a Pixel via the Galaxy Wearable app (calls, Samsung Health, Wallet, SOS), but loses ECG, blood pressure, camera control and Samsung's calendar and reminders.
Works 4Partial 3Needs app 1No 4
| Feature | On Pixel | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pair and use the watch | Needs app | Needs the Galaxy Wearable app. |
| Notifications and replies | Partial | Works; Suggested Replies need a Samsung phone. |
| Calls from the watch | Works | |
| Samsung Health (steps, heart rate, sleep, SpO2, VO2 max…) | Works | |
| ECG, irregular rhythm alerts, sleep apnea | No | Samsung Health Monitor features need a Samsung phone. |
| Blood pressure | No | Needs a Samsung phone with Samsung Health Monitor. |
| Calendar notifications & Reminders app | No | Samsung phones only (Google Calendar sync works). |
| Camera controller | No | Samsung phones only. |
| Find your phone/watch | Partial | Google Find Hub works; Samsung Find doesn't. |
| Samsung Wallet payments | Works | |
| SOS and fall detection | Works | |
| Alarm & timer sync | Partial | Alarms/timers work on the watch but don't sync with the phone. |
Same watch on other phones: on iPhone · on Galaxy · on Other Android
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Pixel" = Google Pixel
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Pixel" = Google Pixel
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