A Guide to Controlling Your Smart Home with Google Pixel Watch 2

🤖Use the Google Home app on your Google Pixel Watch 2 to control your smart home devices and automations.

📳Receive notifications with image previews on your watch when someone rings your doorbell or when alerts are triggered on supported Google Nest cameras.

🔍Swipe down and tap the Google Home app icon on your watch to access your favorite devices and automations.

💡Tap on specific devices or rooms to control them. Some devices may only show their status on the watch, but adjustments can be made on your phone.

🎙️Press and hold the side button on your watch to activate Google Assistant and control your smart devices using voice commands.

How do I connect my Google Pixel Watch 2 to my home devices?

—Ensure you are using the same Google account on your watch and the Google Home app. Set up a home with the devices you want to manage in the Google Home app.

Can I receive notifications on my watch when someone rings my doorbell?

—Yes, if alerts are turned on for supported Google Nest cameras in the Google Home app, you will receive notifications with image previews on your watch.

How do I access my favorite devices and automations on the Google Home app?

—Swipe down and tap the Google Home app icon on your watch. If you have added devices and automations to your favorites, they will be displayed first.

Can I control specific devices or rooms from my watch?

—Yes, you can tap on devices or rooms in the Google Home app on your watch to control them. Some devices may only show their status on the watch, but adjustments can be made on your phone.

How do I use Google Assistant on my Google Pixel Watch 2 to control my smart devices?

—Press and hold the side button on your watch to activate Google Assistant. Then, ask Google Assistant to perform actions like turning off the lights.

00:00Introduction to controlling your Smart Home with Google Pixel Watch 2

00:12Connecting your watch to your home devices and automations

00:29Accessing the Google Home app on your watch and viewing favorite devices and automations

00:50Controlling specific devices and rooms from your watch

01:00Receiving notifications on your watch from supported Google Nest cameras

01:10Seeing who's at your door and controlling smart devices using Google Assistant on your watch

01:21Using Google Assistant to control your smart devices

01:34Conclusion and additional resources