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Pixel Watch 5 Adds Customizable Double Pinch Gestures for Alarms and Media Controls
Key points
- Pixel Watch 5 allows customization of double pinch gestures.
- Users can now dismiss alarms or skip music with the gesture.
- Previous Pixel Watch 4 only allowed snoozing alarms via double pinch.
- New media control options include play/pause or skip.
Expanded Gesture Customization
The Pixel Watch 5 now offers customizable actions for its double pinch gesture. This feature allows users to define what the gesture does across various applications, enhancing user interaction with the device.
New Alarm and Media Controls
For alarms, the double pinch gesture can be set to either snooze or dismiss, a change from the Pixel Watch 4 which only supported snoozing. In media controls, users can configure the gesture to play/pause or skip tracks. Additionally, the gesture can be used to open ongoing notifications or always scroll the notification tray on the watch face.
Accessing Settings
These new customization options are accessible through the watch's settings. Users can navigate to Settings > Gestures > Hand gestures and then scroll down to the 'Customize actions' section to configure their preferences.
Additional Display Option
Pixel Watch 5 owners can also adjust how media controls appear in the 'At a Glance' section. A long-press on media controls allows selection between displaying just an icon or both an icon and text, with the latter showing the song name. This provides a choice between more information and a minimalist display.
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The Pixel Watch 5 introduces customizable double pinch gestures, allowing users to dismiss alarms, skip music, and control other functions, expanding on the previous model's limited snooze-only option. This update provides more user control over common interactions on the smartwatch.