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Google Pixel Watch 4
Create and Send a Text Message

2026-10-15 12:25:59.676

Google Pixel Watch 4
Create and Send a Text Message

Follow these instructions to send a text message from your Pixel Watch 4.

Before you begin

Messages by Google must be installed on the companion smartphone and set as the default app.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Messages app
    .
  2. Tap an existing chat thread or tap
    Start chat
    .
    If replying to an existing chat thread, tap the desired thread then skip to step 4.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • To enter a 10-digit mobile number:
      1. Tap the
        Keypad icon
        .
      2. Enter the 10-digit number then tap the
        Checkmark icon
        .
    • To select a contact:
      1. Swipe up on the watch screen.
      2. Tap the preferred contact.
      3. Tap the applicable mobile number.
      4. Tap
        Start chat
        .
  4. Do one of the following:
    • To use voice service to create text:
      1. Tap the
        Microphone icon
        .
      2. Speak your message then tap the
        Send icon
        .
    • To send an emoji:
      1. Tap the
        Emoji icon
        .
      2. Tap the desired emoji then tap the
        Send icon
        .
    • To type a message:
      1. Tap the
        Keypad icon
        .
      2. Enter a message.
      3. Tap the
        Send icon
        .