Pixel Watch updates its always on display for media controls and timers
Google’s Pixel Watch is stepping up its game with the rollout of an improved always-on display feature, now available with the latest update to Wear OS 6. This enhancement allows users to keep essential tools like media controls and the timer app visible at all times, a significant upgrade from the previous iteration where these functions would blur after a period of inactivity. This change is particularly beneficial for users who rely on their watches for activities such as timing workouts or monitoring cooking processes, as it eliminates the need to constantly wake the display to check on these functions. The slight redesign of the display also contributes to a more user-friendly experience, making it easier to access key features at a glance.
The Pixel Watch 4, already recognized as the best Android smartwatch of 2025 by Mashable, continues to impress with its combination of style and functionality. Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth praised its elegant design, suitable for both office wear and athletic use, while Senior Reporter Christianna Silva emphasized its appeal to runners, describing it as a “true runners’ watch” that is not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing. With the new always-on display, serious athletes can now track their times and performance metrics without the hassle of fiddling with the watch, allowing them to focus on their training. This small yet impactful change enhances the overall user experience, reinforcing the Pixel Watch’s reputation as a top choice for fitness enthusiasts and tech-savvy consumers alike.
Google’s Pixel watches are rolling out an improved always-on display.
Tech site
9to5Google spotted
that with Wear OS 6, the
Pixel Watch
has added always-on capabilities for media controls (such as controlling your music) as well as the timer app. Previously, these sorts of tools would blur after a certain amount of time. Now, they remain on the screen, with the display having been slightly changed from its previous iteration.
That could mark a major improvement for people who use their watch to, say, time a workout or track what they’re cooking. Mashable
named the Google Pixel Watch 4
the best Android smartwatch of 2025 — so it’s an improvement on an already good product. Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth
wrote
it was “elegant enough to wear to the office, but comfortable and smart enough to monitor workouts.” Senior reporter Christianna Silva, meanwhile,
wrote in their review
that the “Pixel Watch 4 is a true runners’ watch, and it’s gorgeous too.”
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So now, if you’re a serious runner doing sprints on a track, you won’t need to fiddle with the display to check your times. That’s a small change that could have a big impact.
