Google Pixel watch
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Product description
Google Pixel Watch is a smart watch designed to improve organisation, navigation, health and wellbeing. As found on Android smart phones, this Google Pixel Watch includes the TalkBack screen reader and magnification features. You can also use your voice to control your watch using Google Assistant – useful for quickly setting timers, sending text messages or checking the weather. You also have access to the full range of activity tracking and wellbeing features associated with Fitbit.
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Google Pixel Watch can be helpful for:
- Tracking personal fitness and physical activity.
- Monitoring timers and reminders from your wrist.
- Calling and messaging hands-free.
The Google Pixel Watch is a fantastic device for monitoring your fitness levels; it does ECG, breathing exercises, and also monitors blood oxygen. It is every bit as good as the Apple watch, and just as accessible. It also controls media devices, for example, if you cast to a device, you can play/pause from the watch.
Note for magnification users: The pros and cons are listed next to each other.
Pros
- Google Pixel Watch and the Wear OS software are both made by Google.
- Dedicated Google Disability Support service can provide support with using any Wear OS accessibility feature, including TalkBack and Screen Magnifier.
Cons
- It is only compatible with Android smartphones.
Ease of use
Moderate
Set up time
Estimate: 2 hours
Price range
£300-£1000
This is a rough price estimate for the hardware alone. Please check the supplier’s website below for current and accurate pricing. Please check your mobile network to see if there are any additional charges for making or receiving calls.
Learn more
- Google Help: Accessibility features on Google Pixel Watch
- YouTube video: Google video: Accessibility features on Google Pixel Watch
- Discover useful guides and reviews on the Accessible Android community website and Blind Android Users podcast, produced by, and for, people with vision impairment.
Manufacturer details
You can find more information about this product by contacting the Manufacturer.
Google’s Disability support team
Email: disability-support@google.com
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