Be ready to find a lost Wear OS watch (2024)

In case you lose your Wear OS watch, make sure you can find it with Find My Device.

If your watch is already lost, learn how to find it.

What you need

Your watch must:

Be signed into a Google Account.
Have Location turned on.
Have been recently connected to a phone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Be updated to the most recent OS version available.

Your phone must:

Have Location turned on.
Have Bluetooth turned on.
Have its primary Google Account setup on the watch.

Important:

For Google Pixel Watch 3, you must set up your watch to participate in the Android Find My Device network.
To set up Android Find my device network participation:
1. Go to your phone's settings.
2. Tap Google Find my device Find your offline devices.
  - This should be either set to With networks in high traffic areas only or With network in all areas.

Make sure your watch can be found

If your phone participates in the Find My Device network, Find My Device is on by default when you set up your watch.

If the watch was recently connected to a phone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, Find My Device will show the last location where the phone and the watch were connected. If the watch is currently connected to a phone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, Find My Device will show the current location of the watch.

Step 1: Check that you’re signed in to a Google Account

The first time you set up Wear OS on your watch, you’re able to sign in to a Google Account. You can add or switch accounts anytime after you set up your watch.

Step 2: Check that Location is turned on

If your watch screen is dim, tap it to wake up the watch.
Swipe down from the top of the screen.
Tap Settings Location.
Wear 2: Tap Settings Connectivity.
Turn on Location.

Step 3: Check that your watch is available on Find My Device

On your phone or computer, open android.com/find.
Sign in to the Google Account you use on your watch.
If more than one device appears, choose your watch at the top of the screen.

Important: If the steps above don’t work for you, you’ll need to update your watch.

Get the Find My Device app

To be able to use your Android phone or tablet to find your Wear OS watch, install the Find My Device appon your Android device.

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Be ready to find a lost Wear OS watch (2024)

FAQs

How to find lost Wear OS watch? ›

Make sure your watch can be found

Step 1: Check that you're signed in to a Google Account. The first time you set up Wear OS on your watch, you're able to sign in to a Google Account. ...
Step 2: Check that Location is turned on. ...
Step 3: Check that your watch is available on Find My Device.

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Why can't I connect my watch to Wear OS? ›

Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Make sure the app is open and the device shows as "Connected" in the app. Open the app and tap on the device to reconnect if it shows "Disconnected." If you have an iPhone, make sure the Wear OS by Google app is running in the background.

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How to find a lost noise watch? ›

In your Noise Amigo app, go to the map screen, tap 'Watch Positioning' and it will show the watch's position.

Where do I find Wear OS on my phone? ›

You can find the Wear OS app in the Google Play Store.

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How can I find my watch if it is lost? ›

Sign in at iCloud.com or use the Find My app to find your watch on a map. If your watch is nearby, you can tap Play Sound to help you find it. Your watch rings until you tap Dismiss. If you can't find your watch on the map, then it might not be connected to Wi-Fi, cellular, or your paired iPhone.

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How can I track my lost watch? ›

On your phone or computer, open android.com/find. Sign in to the Google account that you use on your watch. If more than one device appears, choose your watch at the top of the screen.

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How do I reset my Wear OS watch? ›

Wear 2

If you can't see your screen, wake up the watch.
From the top of the screen, swipe down and tap Settings. System. ...
Scroll down and tap Disconnect and reset . If you don't find this option: Tap Unpair with phone.
To confirm you'd like to unpair and reset your watch, tap Done .

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What to do if a smartwatch is not pairing? ›

Add a new watch.

On your Android phone, open the Settings app.
Tap Connected devices. Then, if you see Connection preferences, tap it.
Tap Bluetooth.
Check that Bluetooth is turned on.

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Can a Noise watch be tracked? ›

Yes. Turn on the watch screen. Swipe down, select Find my Phone. However, this will only work if your phone and smartwatch are connected via Bluetooth and in range.

How to find a lost Bluetooth device that is off? ›

Android smartphone and tablet devices:

Download the Find My Device app from the Google Play™ Store.
Follow the steps: Turn on the Bluetooth device. Pair it with your Android smartphone or tablet. ...
If a device is turned off after being located, the app will display its last known location.

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How to find a stolen watch? ›

The Watch Register has the biggest database of stolen watches and they are able to give an instant turnaround, with results for officers, the trade and the wider watch industry. This has proved extremely successful over the last couple of years and they are a great asset in the fight against crime.

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How to find Wear OS version? ›

To find out which version of Wear OS your device is running, follow these steps:

On your watch, open the Menu and go to Settings.
Scroll down and tap on the "About" section.
Look for the "Versions" or "Wear OS version" field.

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Can Wear OS work without a phone? ›

We recommend that Wear OS apps work independently of a phone so users can complete tasks on a watch without access to an Android or iOS phone. If your watch app requires phone interaction, you must mark your Wear OS app as non-standalone and take steps to ensure that the user has the phone app available.

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Is Android OS same as Wear OS? ›

Wear OS (also known simply as Wear and formerly Android Wear) is a version of Google's Android operating system designed for smartwatches and other wearables.

How do I find my Samsung wearable? ›

On your phone, navigate to the Galaxy Wearable app, and then tap Find My Watch. (On fitness bands, tap Find My Band or Find My Gear.) If your watch is connected to your phone using Bluetooth, tap START. Your watch will begin vibrating so it's easier to find.

Can I ping my Samsung watch? ›

Not too sure where you left your Samsung Watch last? Not to worry, you can track and ring your device remotely all through the SmartThings App. Simply ensure you have paired & connected your watch to your Galaxy phone then, follow the below for more information.

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