Google releases software patch to address rapid battery loss on Pixel Watches

Google has started rolling out a software fix to address an unexpected battery drain problem affecting its smartwatches. Complaints had emerged over the prior week across multiple hardware generations, with wearers noting that battery life dropped to about 12 hours even during light or minimal use. [1][2][3]

To apply the patch, wearers must manually check their devices by pressing the crown, opening the Play Store app, navigating to Manage apps, and selecting Update all. Because Google is delivering the solution as a staggered rollout through app updates, users may not see the download immediately and might need to check back over the coming days. [1][2][3]

Google has not publicly identified the specific app or background process responsible for the rapid depletion, nor has it clarified whether the flaw stemmed from a recent Wear OS update. The issue spanned supported generations ranging from the Pixel Watch 2 upward, leaving many users with less than half of their normal runtimes before the company intervened. [1][2]