Google Assistant will also suggest message replies, such as “on my way” or “sounds good,” and will even offer up applicable emojis. Using the Assistant on your watch is almost as rich as the experience on your phone. For example, you can ask, “Which gate is my flight at?” or “How do I get to my hotel,” and if your confirmation details are in an email, the Assistant will tell you the gate and offer you directions via Google Maps. The Assistant isn’t perfect, though, sometimes giving an inappropriate suggestion. For example, you might get a message from someone canceling an event, and the Assistant may suggest a reply of “That’s great news,” which could be super awkward if accidentally sent. Heart rate brings up your Google Fit screen if your watch has a built-in heart-rate monitor. From Google Fit, which can also be your default watch face, log activities, such as a run, launch the app to get more detail about your goal progress and get a heart rate reading on the fly. It’s easy to adjust settings, including your goals and your profile. Swipe down, tap Google Pay, and you’ll be ready to pay when you get to the register. It works the same as when you use Google Pay on your phone. Just place the watch near the payment terminal’s contact point and wait to see a blue checkmark on the screen indicating that payment is approved. Tap Find My Device if you’ve misplaced your phone, and it will ring at full volume, regardless of whether it’s muted or in Do Not Disturb mode. It must be powered on, however. If location services are on, you’ll be able to pinpoint its location on a map. Otherwise, you’ll need to be within earshot.
