The Google Pixel Watch has a beautiful circular, domed design and new experience with Wear OS by Google.₁ Live healthier with sleep, heart rate, and activity tracking on Fitbit₂ and get things done on the go with Google Assistant, Maps, Wallet, Calendar, and Gmail.₃ Works with most phones running on Android 8.0 or newer.
A: No, you cannot watch video by default unless you side-load an app that allows you to. To be honest, it's not worth it with the small circular screen. This watch is for looks and function, not entertainment. You can also browse the web by side-loading an app that you to, and that is slightly more functional than videos, but barely. In terms of texting and emails, you can text easily using the messages app the comes on the watch, the same Google messages app that most people use on their Pixel phones. It even has swipe-typed and pretty good autocorrect. It also does voice-to-text. Emails are another story... There is no default app, but I believe there are some on the play store as well as some you could side-load. All in all, this watch is for someone who wants style, health metrics, and to be able to leave their phone but still stay on top of notifications, most importantly texts and calls. You can take calls directly on the watch as easily as text. It's also useful if you use assistant a lot for home devices.
A: From the Google website: "Google Pixel Watch does not need its own line. Once you have paired with your phone and activated the 4G LTE option with a compatible carrier, Google Pixel Watch will share the same number as your phone."
Q: Does this Google Watch have fall and car wreck detection?
A: Thanks Steph, so your answer about fall & car wreck detection. Its a shame that Google didn't want to include these 2 features. It seems like I read they want a monthly subscription for them. I pay monthly for Google Fi Wireless Phone Plan, YouTube TV and have a yearly subscript to Google One/Back up and Store. Not paying for a watch subscription.
Q: Does this do EKG recording?
A: Fitbit has an app on the watch that does an ECG.
Q: Does the watch have hard fall detection?
A: Yes I think Google has implemented that feature in the watch.
Q: Does the watch issue an SOS if the wearer falls?
A: Yes. Google Pixel Watch can connect you to emergency services if you need help. Check this link for more about Emergency SOS and fall detection on Google Pixel Watch: https://support.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810
Q: Can you pay with the watch?
A: Yes. As long as you have your phone nearby or have the LTE watch.
Q: Does this watch have fall notifications?
A: Yes it does have fall detection/notifications