Google Pixel Watch 2 owners are up in arms after a software update seemingly turned their once-reliable companions into battery-hungry timepieces. Since the March update, reports of plummeting battery life have been flooding forums and support channels, leaving fitness enthusiasts and casual users alike frustrated.
According to Google’s advertised specs, the Pixel Watch 2 boasts impressive stamina – up to 18 hours tracking workouts and 6 hours streaming music. However, reality paints a different picture. Users are struggling to even reach half those figures.
Forget the promised 18 hours. Ever since the past three updates rolled out, consider yourself lucky if the Pixel Watch 2 battery lasts a full 5k. The best most users are getting is halfway through, leaving them without distance or pace data. This story is far from unique, as the sentiment is echoed across online communities, with users lamenting a drastic decline in battery life over the past few weeks.
Battery drain issue affects original Pixel Watch too
The problem isn’t exactly new, and it seems to transcend generations. While the outcry initially focused on the Pixel Watch 2, some owners of the original Pixel Watch are reporting similar issues. For these users, it’s become a race against time. They can barely squeeze in a morning workout before the battery dips below 20%. This, coupled with reports of watches getting unusually warm, suggests a potential issue with hidden energy drains.
The frustration extends beyond lost workout data. The convenience of on-wrist music streaming, a major selling point for many, is now a gamble. With such excessive battery drain, forget streaming music on your Pixel Watch during runs. Users say the battery barely survives the commute, let alone a workout playlist.
Pixel battery drain persists after May update
Adding fuel to the fire, the recent Pixel Watch May update seemingly failed to address the battery drain woes on both watches for some users. But the good thing is that Google is aware of the problem and is reportedly investigating the root cause and hopefully a fix as well. However, the ETA for the solution remains elusive. Hope flickers with the upcoming June update, but affected users who have lived through three updates with the same issues will be understandably skeptical.
The Pixel Watch and Watch 2’s swift descent from dependable fitness companions to a ticking battery hog has left users feeling disillusioned. This isn’t just about inconvenience — it’s about lost workout data, disrupted routines, and a broken trust in a once-reliable device. Hopefully, the June Feature Drop update lives up to its potential name – a lucky charm that finally vanquishes the battery drain plaguing Pixel Watch users. Until then, Pixel Watch and Watch 2 owners may have to try some basic troubleshooting or make drastic changes to their schedules: shorter workouts, ditch the music, or risk a mid-exercise technological meltdown.
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Himanshu Arora
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I have been writing tech-focused articles since 2010. In my around 15 years of experience so far, I have written for many leading publications, including Computerworld, GSMArena, TechSpot, HowtoForge, LinuxJournal, and MakeTechEasier to name a few. I also co-founded PiunikaWeb, which went on to become a huge success within 5 years of its inception. Here at TechIssuesToday, I aim to offer you helpful information in a way that you won't find anywhere else easily.
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