Google launched its Wear OS-powered watch in October 2022, and it made a splash with its performance and design. The company followed it with the Google Pixel Watch 2, one of thebest Android smartwatches. While the device encourages you to meet your fitness and health goals, constant reminders to move can get annoying. Hourly notifications can feel intrusive if you’re busy with a project or hobby that requires intense concentration.
you’re able to manage the Google Pixel Watch’s move reminders by turning them off when you’re busy with work or simply relaxing. You can also personalize the reminders according to your schedule. This guide shows you how to do both from the Fitbit app and the website.
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How the Google Pixel Watch’s move notification system works
The Google Pixel Watch is integrated with Fitbit and offers health and fitness tracking. Compared to its predecessor, the Watch 2 sports advanced chip sets, more sensors, and better battery life. It also monitors the heart rate using AI algorithms. It features around 40 exercise modes to monitor your workouts, steps, and distance.
Research shows that extended sitting can lead to health issues, and moving for a few minutes hourly can reduce its ill effects. Fitbit’s move notification system ensures you stay active throughout the day. The app nudges you to walk at least 250 steps every hour. Your Pixel Watch will vibrate 10 minutes before the end of each hour if you have not met your hourly activity goal.
Why you’ll want to turn off reminders to move
While staying active by moving around is good for your health, there will be times when an hourly reminder to move can feel like a nuisance. Perhaps you are working on a project or are unwell and want to rest. you’re able to turn off reminders to move when you don’t want to be disturbed and turn them back on later. The Fitbit app also lets you customize notifications to get reminders only during preset times.
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How to turn off reminders to move on a Google Pixel Watch
There are two ways to switch off your Google Pixel Watch’s move reminders — from the Fitbit app on your phone and the Fitbit site.
Deactivate reminders on the Fitbit app
Using the Fitbit app on your phone offers the most convenient way to turn off the reminders. After modifying the settings, refresh the app to sync your changes with the Pixel Watch.
The following steps work on Android and iOS. We use an Android phone for our tutorial, but iPhone users should be able to follow along.
Here’s how to turn off move reminders on the Fitbit app:
Turn off reminders on the Fitbit website
you may also deactivate move reminders from the Fitbit website on any browser.
How to personalize reminders to move on a Google Pixel Watch
Customize your move reminders to fit your sleep and work schedule if you don’t want to turn them off outright. You can control when notifications appear on the Fitbit app and site.
Customizing reminders on the Fitbit app
Customizing reminders on the Fitbit website
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