Google Pixel Watch owners say the watch has alarming issues

The Google Pixel Watch has encountered a weird problem, and users are complaining about alarming issues. According to 9to5google, users say the alarms are activated a few minutes late or, in some cases, even earlier, and this is causing problems for them.

A delayed alarm might not seem like a big issue at first. However, it’s problematic for those who want to be on time for work or get a train. The issue reportedly persists for around two months, and some Reddit users even say the alarm sometimes goes off 10 minutes late. Of course, the issue seems to have impacted a few Pixel Watch owners, as some other owners say their watch is on-time.

Yet, the reason behind the issue is unknown. One possibility is that delayed alarms might be because of the watch’s inactivity during deep sleep. In other words, when the watch goes into Bedtime Mode, it might go off a few minutes late in the morning.

Google can solve the Pixel Watch’s alarming issues with a software update

The Pixel Watch is Google’s trump card in competing with the Apple Watch and Samsung’s Galaxy smartwatches. Since the launch in October 2022, the watch has faced several issues and bugs impacting the user experience.

These alarming issues could be fixed with a software update. Yet, Google stayed tight-lipped about the causes of the issue and when users can expect an update. Given the importance of Pixel Watch for Google, the company might soon release a software patch to address the issue.

Fitbit smartwatches have an interesting feature called Smart Wake to prevent similar issues. The feature tries to wake you 30 minutes before the alarm when you’re not in a deep sleep. As per the company’s explanations, “If Smart Wake can’t find the best time to wake you, your alarm alerts you at the set time.”

Given that Google owns Fitbit, Smart Wake could be an exciting addition to Pixel Watch by the next software update.