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Code Points to Pixel Watch 'Left Behind' Alerts and Auto-Lock in Development

There is no confirmed timeline from Google, with possible limits on which Pixel Watch models qualify.

Overview

  • Strings found in a Google system app reference a "Notify when left behind" capability for Pixel devices.
  • The feature would alert a Pixel Watch when a paired phone is left behind and could also notify a phone if the watch is left.
  • Code indicates the unattended device may automatically lock, including the Pixel Watch and potentially the phone when separated.
  • Prerequisites noted in the strings include Bluetooth enabled on both devices, the watch being worn, and options to mute alerts at trusted locations.
  • A "Not supported watch" message suggests model restrictions, and no rollout has been announced as reporters frame the work as bringing parity with Apple and Samsung wearables.