How to get maximum battery life on Google Pixel Watch and Watch 2

The Pixel Watch 2 boasts a battery life upgrade, promising a full day’s juice even with the alluring (but power-hungry) Always-on-Display (AOD) activated. This is a significant stride from its predecessor, which stumbled to achieve 24 hours without turning off the AOD. However, even the mightiest batteries can succumb to the relentless drain of constant use, background apps, and power-hungry features.

So, what happens when your Pixel Watch 2 starts mirroring a flickering candle instead of a reliable beacon of time? Fear not, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and tricks to tame the battery-draining monster lurking within your wrist-borne companion.

Let’s begin by addressing the sneaky culprits lurking in the shadows,the background apps. Certain applications may unnecessarily consume energy in the background. To rectify this issue, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Settings and select ‘Apps & Notifications’.
2. Tap on App info.
3. Choose the specific app causing the issue and tap Battery.
4. Opt for Background restriction to curtail its background activity.

Next, let’s tackle the tempting, yet battery-draining features like the Always-on-Display and Tilt-to-wake. When not actively needed, consider giving them a break. Follow these steps to manage these features:

1. Tap the screen or press the crown button to reach the watch face screen.
2. Access Settings and tap Display.
3. Adjust the features, turning off Always-on-Display and Tilt-to-wake based on your preferences.

Another major battery guzzler? Cranked-up screen brightness. Lowering this setting can significantly extend your Pixel Watch 2’s stamina. Follow these steps:

1. Tap the screen or press the crown button to reach the watch face screen.
2. Navigate to Settings, tap Display, and select Adjust Brightness.
3. Use the Plus or Minus symbols to control brightness.
4. Activate Auto brightness for an adaptive brightness experience.

The Pixel Watch 2 provides a battery saver option for critical situations. Activating this feature extends battery life by restricting the watch’s functionality:

1. Tap the screen or press the crown button to reach the watch face screen.
2. Access the Settings menu and choose Battery.
3. Toggle the switch to turn on Battery Saver.

Remember when we talked about those sneaky background apps? GPS and location services can be the life of the party for navigation and fitness tracking, but when they’re not needed, they’re battery vampires in disguise. Consider the following strategies to preserve your Pixel Watch 2’s battery life:

Manage GPS and location services: Turn off GPS and location services when not required to prevent unnecessary battery drainage.

Disable LTE and Wi-Fi: When not in use, turning off LTE and Wi-Fi can significantly extend battery life, conserving power for essential functions.

And there you have it, folks! These are just a few tips and tricks to help you extend the battery life of your Google Pixel Watch and Watch 2.