Material You theming has arrived, enabling you to select colors for your entire smartwatch.
Wear OS 6 is now available, bringing a splash of color to the operating system for Google Pixel Watch users. Similar to Android 16, it draws inspiration from Material You and Material 3 Expressive. While the vivid and vibrant color schemes might not appeal to everyone, Google has considered this and allows users to customize the color theme of their smartwatch.
You have a total of 10 options for personalizing the color theme of your Pixel Watch, and this guide will detail each one and how to configure them.
Pixel Watch themes and color options
Wear OS 6 represents a significant update for the Google Pixel Watch, introducing Material 3 Expressive, a lively and colorful design language, to your smartwatch. The presence of Material You theming on the Pixel Watch marks its debut, giving users precise control over the complete Wear OS aesthetic. Customization goes beyond the watch face; it encompasses buttons, sliders, toggles, and every aspect of the system.
Wear OS 6 offers two primary theming choices: Match watch face and No theme. The first option will automatically modify Material You theming to correlate with your chosen watch face when activated (note that this applies only to official watch faces). Each time you switch watch faces, an Applying theme screen will be displayed as your Pixel Watch adjusts accordingly. As anticipated, No theme simply maintains the standard colors of Wear OS 6.
Alternatively, you can choose a consistent color theme from the following selections:
– Moonstone
– Ivy
– Porcelain
– Iris
– Lemongrass
– Jade
– Indigo
– Peony
The color options listed above correspond with the physical color variations found on Pixel phones and watches.
How to change your Google Pixel Watch theme
Configuring Material You theming on your Google Pixel Watch takes just a few taps. Here’s how:
1. Open the Settings app on your Pixel Watch.
2. Select Display, then tap Color theme.
3. Choose an option from the menu. The selections include Match watch face, No theme, and the eight individual colors mentioned previously.
4. After you select an option, an Applying theme animation will be displayed.
Following this, your Google Pixel Watch’s user interface will reflect your chosen color theme. Additionally, if you switch to another official watch face, it will automatically apply the new theme.
Why you should change your Google Pixel Watch theme
Google is fully embracing colorful design with Material You and Material 3 Expressive. With Wear OS 6, this extends to your smartwatch on the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4. It provides enhanced control over the watch faces and interfaces you interact with each day.
Whether you wish to align your Pixel Watch’s style with your outfit or set a color theme that matches the physical color of your watch and phone, Wear OS 6 color theming meets those needs. There are numerous reasons to personalize your Pixel Watch, and now you have the option to do so.
The latest Pixel Watch
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is meticulously designed for Wear OS 6 from the outset, featuring a completely new domed display that makes Material 3 Expressive color themes truly stand out.
