How to use screen and keys on your Google Pixel Watch 3
See how to use the screen and keys on your smartwatch.
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Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen to open the status panel.
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Press the required function to open an application or turn the function on or off.
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Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to close the status panel.
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Slide your finger upwards on the screen to see notifications.
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Press the required notification to open it.
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Slide your finger right or left on the screen to see widgets.
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Press the required widget to open it.
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Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen to go back to the previous screen.
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Press and hold the crown to turn your smartwatch on or off.
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Press the crown to access the main menu.
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Press the crown to return to the home screen.
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Press the crown twice in quick succession to activate Google Pay.
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Press and hold the Side key to activate voice control.
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Press the Side key to open a list of the most recently used applications.
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