Free upgrade alert! Pixel Watch’s fitness features get a major boost

• The original Pixel Watch is receiving four significant fitness features in the March update.
• The update is not a major platform change but an enhancement of the existing system.
• Pixel Watch 2 owners might feel left out as this update focuses on the original model.

This March, Google’s Pixel Watch is getting more than just a facelift. The original Pixel Watch is the star of the show, with four significant fitness features making their debut. These features, which were initially introduced on the Pixel Watch 2, are now expanding to the original model, proving that old is indeed gold.

New fitness features

The four fitness features making their way to the original Pixel Watch include Pace Training, Heart Zone Training, Auto Workout Mode, and the Fitbit Relax App. While these features were previously exclusive to the Pixel Watch 2, their expansion to the original model is not a major platform update but rather an enhancement of the existing system.

Pace Training

Pace Training allows users to set a goal pace during workouts. With the help of GPS and power-optimized motion sensors, users can stay within their target pace. Notifications will appear on the watch screen if the user falls out of the target pace, assisting them in achieving their training goals.

Heart Zone Training

Heart Zone Training operates similarly to Pace Training, but it focuses on heart rate zones. Users can see which heart rate zones they spend time in during exercise and set up notifications to help them stay in specific zones. A personal tip for users – Zone 2 training is highly recommended.

Auto Workout Mode

The first-generation Pixel Watch now features auto workout tracking. If a user forgets to start or stop a workout, the watch can automatically detect and record it. This feature is available for various activities, including running, walking, elliptical, spinning, outdoor biking, treadmill, and rowing.

Fitbit Relax App

Lastly, the Fitbit Relax App is now available on the Pixel Watch. This app guides users through breathing exercises, helping them manage moments of calm and mindfulness throughout the day. If users have noticed this app on their original Watch before but couldn’t get it to work, it should be functional now.

Closure

That’s all for the March Feature Drop for Pixel Watches. While Pixel Watch 2 owners might feel left out this time, it’s important to remember that this update was a special nod to the original model. To check for system updates on any Pixel Watch model, users can use the old trick of heading into the Google Play store on the watch. The build number to watch out for is TWD9.240205.001.A3.