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- Google is working to send fewer notifications when your Pixel device is unlocked by your smartwatch.
- Watch unlock notifications will soon appear based on the distance between your phone and the paired watch to reduce interruptions.
Google has introduced the Watch Unlock feature Pixel watches last year. This handy security feature allows users to unlock their Pixel devices simply by wearing a paired smartwatch. However, those who have used Watch Unlock will agree that they are tired of the “Unlocked by your watch” notification that appears every time a Pixel phone is unlocked using the feature. It looks like Google will address the issue soon and get rid of those annoying notifications.
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An APK teardown of the latest Google Play Services beta (version 24.46.30 beta) has revealed that Google is working on a way to reduce Watch Unlock notifications. Once the change is implemented, users will only see the “Unlocked by your watch” notification if there is a significant distance between their phone and the paired phone. smartwatch.
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Only get notified when your phone and watch are far apart, instead of every time your watch unlocks your phone Get fewer notifications
This change would use distance-based calculations to determine when to show the “Unlocked by your watch” notification, reducing unnecessary alerts when your Pixel is nearby. The code strings above show how Google plans to implement this. We’ll keep you posted when the feature goes live. If you notice the change before us, you can message us at the email address below.
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