This post is for people considering getting the Garmin smartwatch to work with Google Pixel smartphones.
We look into compatibility metrics of Google Pixel smartphone with the Garmin smartwatches.
Before proceeding, let us reiterate that the Pixel phones run on Android mobile operating system.
How does Garmin smartwatch connect to the smartphone?
Garmin talks to the smartphone using a paired connection. Once the connection is paired, Garmin uses the Garmin Connect app for two-way communication between the smartwatch and the smartphone.
So, we need the Garmin Connect app to be natively supported on the paired smartphone.
Garmin Connect and Android operating system
The Garmin Connect app is available on the Google Play Store. You could download it on your Google Pixel smartphone from the Google Play Store. The direct download for Garmin Connect is available on this page.
Garmin Connect is compatible with Android 9 or higher version of the Android operating system.
Google Pixel phones compatible with Android 9
Google Pixel smartphones that can work with Android 9 or higher version of Android mobile operating system would work seamlessly with the Garmin Connect app.
One can infer from this point that Google Pixel smartphones that can support Android 9 or higher version of Android operating system can work with Garmin smartwatches.
The following Google Pixel smartphones are compatible with the Garmin smartwatches:
- Pixel 3 Series – Pixel 3, 3a, 3 XL, 3a XL
- Pixel 4 Series – Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G
- Pixel 5 Series – Pixel 5, 5a
- Pixel 6 Series – Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
- Pixel 7 Series – Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
- Pixel 8 Series – Pixel 8, 8 Pro
- Pixel 9 Series – Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL
All Google Pixel smartphones released under Pixel 3 series or higher are compatible with the Garmin Connect app. Therefore, these Pixel smartphones can pair with a Garmin smartwatch and run all the Garmin apps compatible with the Android mobile operating system.