TL;DR
- The December Pixel Watch update includes WearOS 6.1, based on Android 16 QPR2.
- The update brings new features to Pixel Watch 4 and 3, and security updates to Pixel Watch 2 and newer.
- The original Pixel Watch is not eligible for the update.
Earlier today, we covered some new Pixel Watch features: as of today, Pixel Watch 4 owners are getting access to new gesture controls, and both Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 users will enjoy improved Smart Replies. This is all part of WearOS 6.1, which is based on Android 16 QPR2 and is rolling out starting today with the December update for Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2.
Google‘s shared a post on the Pixel Watch Help forum detailing the update. It’s a pretty significant update for the latest Pixel Watch 4, which is gaining access to a new double pinch gesture similar to the one you’ll find on Apple’s and Samsung’s watches, plus a wrist turn gesture that brings to mind older Android Wear watches.