How to Factory Reset a Google Pixel Watch
There are three ways to reset a Pixel Watch. Each method requires the watch to be powered on because there isn’t a physical reset button or hole.
Reset From the Pixel Watch App
If your phone is nearby, you can use the Google Pixel Watch app.
Reset From the Pixel Watch
There’s a setting within the watch itself that lets you factory reset Pixel Watch.
Reset With ‘Find My Device’
You can also use Google Find My Device. This technique is ideal if you’ve lost your watch, and it’s still connected to the internet. While you could do this with the Google Find My Device Android app, we’ll use the web version in this walkthrough.
When to Reset Google Pixel Watch
There are a few scenarios where you might want to factory reset Pixel Watch:
You forgot the PIN or passcodeThere are error messages you can’t seem to avoidYou experience bugs and other unexpected software-related issuesYou’re trading it in or selling it
What to Know About Resetting Pixel Watch
First, know that restart and reset are different terms. A restart/reboot means to turn the watch off and then back on; nothing is erased. A factory reset restores the software to the same state it was in when you first bought the watch; everything you’ve customized is erased. If you’re sure a reset is what you want to do, it will delete and reset your watch to factory settings, meaning that all the apps, settings, and data on your watch will be erased. To use the device again, you’ll need to set up Pixel Watch as a new device. To reboot the watch instead, hold the crown until you see a menu, and then tap Restart. Another option is to force-reboot: hold both the crown and the side button at the same time for 30–60 seconds (until you see the Google logo).
