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TL;DR
- Google is rolling out the Smart Wake alarm feature to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 as part of the September 2026 Wear OS 7 update. This feature was originally introduced with the Pixel Watch 5.
- Smart Wake monitors heart rate and subtle movement for a 30-minute window before your set alarm time, then wakes you with gentle haptic vibrations during lighter sleep phases to reduce morning grogginess.
- Users can access the feature directly inside the Clock app on their Pixel Watch once it has received the new update.
One of the standout quality-of-life features Google introduced with the Pixel Watch 5 launch was Smart Wake, giving users a gentler way to start their mornings. Now, Google is bringing that exact experience to older Pixel Watches.
As spotted by Reddit user Broad_Magazine2285, Smart Wake appears to be rolling out more widely to older Pixel Watches, with confirmations that the feature is going live on the Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 2. The feature appears to have rolled out as part of yesterday’s September Wear OS 7 update.
