{"id":176433,"date":"2025-08-26T07:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/176433\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T07:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:31:14","slug":"is-the-google-pixel-watch-4-waterproof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/176433\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Google Pixel Watch 4 waterproof?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is the Google Pixel Watch 4 waterproof?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best answer: <\/strong>Like most Wear OS smartwatches, the Google Pixel Watch 4 is water-resistant, not waterproof. It comes with a durability rating of IP68 and 5ATM water resistance, which means it&#8217;s fine for shallow waters, beaches, or pools, but not for activities involving high-velocity or high-temperature water. <\/p>\n<p>Google also notes water resistance may decrease over time with wear and tear, and the ratings shouldn&#8217;t be considered permanent. Even some bands are not water-resistant. Google recommends Pixel Watch 4 users to dry the watch and band after any liquid exposure. <\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-ecadfea8-eef5-4a1f-af72-1f7bb6e814db\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>Everything to know about Google Pixel Watch 4&#8217;s durability<\/p>\n<p id=\"640cb510-9a25-4fd8-9f17-1ced54f2cd03\">Alongside the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/google-pixel\/google-pixel-10-hands-on\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/google-pixel\/google-pixel-10-hands-on\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Pixel 10 series<\/a>, the Mountain View giant also unveiled its new smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 4, at the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/google-pixel\/all-the-biggest-announcements-at-googles-pixel-event\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/google-pixel\/all-the-biggest-announcements-at-googles-pixel-event\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Made by Google event<\/a> on August 20, 2025. The Pixel Watch 4 comes with many upgrades, including a brighter display, a personalized health coach, and a repairable design, but in terms of durability, the company has kept the water resistance the same as before.<\/p>\n<p>Officially, the Pixel Watch 4 has a water protection rating of 5ATM and a dust and water protection rating of <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/what-do-waterproof-dustproof-rugged-ip-rating-numbers-mean\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/what-do-waterproof-dustproof-rugged-ip-rating-numbers-mean\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IP68<\/a>. This means the watch is durable enough to survive up to 10 minutes at depths of 50 meters and up to 30 minutes at depths of 1.5 meters.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"640cb510-9a25-4fd8-9f17-1ced54f2cd03-2\">Google notes the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/google-pixel-watch\/google-pixel-watch-4-hands-on\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/google-pixel-watch\/google-pixel-watch-4-hands-on\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel Watch 4<\/a> is designed for shallow water, so it should be fine for occasional use in pools and on beaches.<\/p>\n<p>You may like<\/p>\n<p>The 5ATM water resistance means you could use your Pixel Watch 4 while snorkeling or diving, but it shouldn&#8217;t really be used for those cases since it isn&#8217;t as durable as the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-2\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra<\/a> or <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/i-never-expected-to-love-apple-watch-ultra-2-so-much\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/i-never-expected-to-love-apple-watch-ultra-2-so-much\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Watch Ultra 2<\/a>, which come with higher 10ATM protection.<\/p>\n<p>Google even warns that the Pixel Watch 4 shouldn&#8217;t be immersed in water for more than 24 hours and shouldn&#8217;t be used for activities involving water at high velocity or temperature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kS99fiaK5FEwfGDQh3yarb.jpg\" alt=\"Pixel Watch 4 (left) next to the Pixel Watch 3 (right)\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kS99fiaK5FEwfGDQh3yarb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kS99fiaK5FEwfGDQh3yarb.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Derrek Lee \/ Android Central)<\/p>\n<p id=\"ffe71166-116d-45a2-9185-0ce84d26b1f3\">It&#8217;s also worth noting that some <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/accessories\/watch-bands\/best-google-pixel-watch-4-bands\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/accessories\/watch-bands\/best-google-pixel-watch-4-bands\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel Watch 4 bands<\/a> are not water resistant, so you should check before using them in water, and the company adds that you should dry the watch after exposure to any liquid.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being water-resistant, the Pixel Watch 4 is also dust-resistant, meaning it&#8217;s durable enough against sand from the beach or mud, and it shouldn&#8217;t get inside the watch&#8217;s case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android<\/p>\n<p>All this means that while you can swim and use your Pixel Watch 4 in pools to track exercise, you shouldn&#8217;t push it too much, as there&#8217;s always a chance of water entering the watch.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, it&#8217;s also worth noting that the Pixel Watch 4 doesn&#8217;t come with a MIL-STD-810H rating, meaning it&#8217;s not protected against drops or impacts. Even though Google is using durable curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5, it&#8217;s still glass that can break, so you should protect it from falls or damage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snMHgKA4JgcR3S8X6nF5K6.jpg\" alt=\"Google Pixel Watch 4 with Metal\u00a0Links\u00a0Band\" class=\"featured_image\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snMHgKA4JgcR3S8X6nF5K6.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snMHgKA4JgcR3S8X6nF5K6.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Most durable Pixel Watch yet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Google Pixel Watch 4 is here with new features like a repairable design, personalized health coach, satellite communications for emergencies, and brighter displays. It also comes with an IP68 rating and 5ATM water protection, making it safe enough for a sunny day at the pool or beach. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Is the Google Pixel Watch 4 waterproof? 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