Google increased the listed loading speeds for the first generation Pixel Watch in a previous firmware update. This means that it now takes longer to charge the watch than when it was first released.
As reported by 9to5Google, the company has quietly updated the device’s support page to reflect the new charging times. Additionally, the company confirmed the change directly in the post stating “a firmware update for Google Pixel watches has forced us to review charging times, the new times are ones the average user will experience”, without further explanation.
Basically, if you own the original Pixel Watch, you may have noticed that it now takes at least 15 minutes longer to charge than before. Charging times increased from 30 minutes to 45 minutes to go from 0% to 50%, from 55 minutes to 75 minutes to go from 0% to 80%, and from 80 minutes to 110 minutes to go from 0% to 100% . It’s important to note that these are only estimated charging times, which depend on a number of factors, such as ambient temperature and battery condition.
Since Google hasn’t explained why the charging times have been increased, we can only assume that this reassessment is due to the release of the Pixel Watch 2. The new watch sports a newer processor and a slightly larger battery. large, as well as a new magnetic charging puck that uses a pin mechanism instead of simply relying on magnets. Google claims that the Pixel Watch 2 lasts longer between charges and it’s possible the company came to this conclusion while testing this claim.
The Pixel Watch 2 and its new charging support. Image credit – PhoneArena
Another possibility is that thermal issues after a full charging session could be the cause. Like a Pixel Watch owner, I find that it can get quite warm while charging, to the extent that I usually choose to wait about a minute or two to wear it after removing it from the charger. Similar reports from users, as well as complaints about the glue holding the backplate coming apart, may have prompted Google to make firmware changes that resulted in this change.
