Wear OS 5.1 Brings New Features and Updates to Pixel Watch 2 and 3

Wear OS 5.1 Rollout for Pixel Watch 3 and 2

Key Points:

• Update Availability: Google has started rolling out Wear OS 5.1, based on Android 15, to the non-LTE (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi) variants of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3.
• Exclusions: The LTE versions and the first-generation Pixel Watch are not included in this update.
• Build Number: BP1A.250305.019.W3.
• Previous Update: This is the first major update since November 2024.
• New Features:
  • Credential Manager Support: Enhances authentication with support for passwords, passkeys, and federated identity (e.g., Sign In with Google).
  • Watch Speaker Playback: Allows users to select the watch speaker as a media output option on supported devices.

Note: The update can be triggered manually by repeatedly tapping the update screen.