How to record audio on Pixel Watch: Easy steps and key features

With the Google Recorder app on your Pixel Watch, recording audio has never been easier or more accessible. This app allows you to capture moments hands-free, directly from your wrist. 

It's perfect for quick notes, on-the-go ideas, or interviews, with the added benefit of automatic syncing to your Pixel phone if you’re using one.

Though you can view past recordings on your watch, some advanced features — like artificial intelligence (AI)-generated transcripts and summaries — are only accessible on your phone due to processing limits on the Pixel Watch.

Google Recorder app features 

The Google Recorder app offers some unique features beyond standard voice recording. For example, it uses AI to create text summaries and full transcripts, which are helpful when you need to reference a recording or copy text without listening to the entire audio.

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These transcripts can be viewed on your Pixel phone, allowing you to keep track of important details even if you can’t listen at the moment.

Step-by-step guide to recording audio on Pixel Watch

Gadinsider has compiled a simple step-by-step guide to recording audio on your Pixel Watch:

1. Swipe to access your apps and tap on the Recorder app to open it on your Pixel Watch.
2. Tap the red record button to start capturing audio. A “Currently recording” notification will appear, so you know it’s active. Even if your screen goes to sleep, the watch will keep recording.
3. When finished, tap the stop button. Your recording will be saved automatically and will sync to your Pixel phone if paired.
4. Open the Recorder app on your Pixel phone to view summaries or transcripts if you need a text version of your audio.

The Google Recorder app on Pixel Watch is designed to make audio recording convenient and efficient, with seamless syncing and intelligent features that are a step above basic voice recording.