Google’s latest protection offering, Pixel Care Plus, has arrived, introducing significant enhancements. Pixel Care Plus serves as a device protection scheme for Google hardware products, specifically for selected Pixel and Fitbit models. It operates like any conventional insurance plan, ensuring reassurance in case your phone, tablet, or watch requires costly repairs. Pixel Care Plus includes coverage for accidental damage and prolongs the hardware warranty of your device.
One distinctive advantage of Pixel Care Plus is that it provides no-deductible repairs for screens and batteries. Nonetheless, all other repairs that fall outside of the extended warranty or screen and battery coverage will come with a service fee between $49 and $99, influenced by the device model. Pixel Care Plus can be purchased upfront or as a monthly subscription, which can be cancelled at any moment. You can opt for it when acquiring a new Pixel or Fitbit device, or add it within 60 days post-purchase via the Google Store or My Pixel apps.
Pixel Care Plus is accessible for a variety of Google hardware devices across the Pixel and Fitbit ranges. This includes Pixel smartphones, the Pixel Tablet, and the latest Pixel Watch models. Below is the comprehensive list of Google products eligible for Pixel Care Plus:
– Pixel 10 series (10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL)
– Pixel 10 Pro Fold
– Pixel 9 series (9a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL)
– Pixel 9 Pro Fold
– Pixel Tablet (with or without Charging Speaker Dock)
– Pixel 8 series (8a, 8, 8 Pro)
– Pixel Fold
– Pixel Watch 4
– Pixel Watch 3
– Pixel Watch 2
– Fitbit Ace LTE
– Fitbit Sense 2
– Fitbit Versa 4
– Fitbit Charge 6
– Fitbit Inspire 3
Fitbit devices qualify solely for the upfront Pixel Care Plus plan, which offers two years of coverage—no monthly subscription option is available. Although you have a 60-day window post-purchase to insure a device with Pixel Care Plus, existing Google Preferred Care and Fi Device Protection customers will automatically transition to the new plan.
Pixel Care Plus can be acquired either as a monthly subscription or an upfront payment that grants you two years of coverage. Pricing varies depending on the device, with the most affordable plans starting at $5 per month and the pricier options reaching up to $16 per month. Additionally, there is an optional Loss and Theft coverage plan, which typically costs a bit more than the basic Pixel Care Plus plan monthly. Loss and Theft coverage is currently unavailable in New York.
The aforementioned service fees only come into play if your device suffers damage beyond standard front and back glass issues. Glass replacements and battery replacements, when battery health falls below 80%, are entirely free under Pixel Care Plus for all devices.
The main advantage of Pixel Care Plus is that it has a $0 deductible for screen and battery replacements. In contrast, other forms of accidental damage will require a service fee for repair, but Pixel Care Plus also offers additional benefits. Notably, it includes unlimited damage coverage. Many competing plans, such as AppleCare Plus and Samsung Care, limit claims to a specific number of repairs or replacements within a certain timeframe.
Moreover, the device protection scheme provides priority support and next-day shipping for replacements. You can have your device serviced at a Google Store or a certified repair center, including Asurion’s uBreakiFix locations. Google mentions that there are more than 700 authorized repair sites available to service your Pixel or Fitbit device promptly with Pixel Care Plus.
Depending on the device, Pixel Care Plus might come with a higher price tag compared to other device protection plans, but it offers essential benefits, such as complimentary screen and battery replacements. You can add coverage to your qualifying Pixel or Fitbit device within 60 days of purchase, even if it was not acquired directly from Google, giving you time to evaluate its suitability.
You can terminate Pixel Care Plus at any time by logging into the Google Store with your Google account, navigating to the Pixel Care Plus account hub, selecting your device, and following the steps to complete the cancellation.
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