It appears that Google’s March 2026 update for the Pixel Watch has sparked a wave of issues for users, particularly affecting the SpO2 (blood oxygen) and skin temperature sensors. Prior to this update, these health-monitoring features were functioning properly, but reports now indicate that many users are struggling with malfunctions following the installation.
Google Pixel Watch March Update Causing Issues with SpO2 and Skin Temperature Readings
Over the weekend, numerous users began voicing their concerns regarding the Pixel Watch on various platforms, including Reddit. As highlighted by 9to5Google, one Reddit user noted that both the blood oxygen and skin temperature metrics completely vanished from the Fitbit app after the update: “It straight up says no data? Like what. Before the update, they were working as normal.”
This user reported encountering a frustrating loop when opening the Fitbit app, which displayed “analyzing” without delivering any results. A chorus of similar experiences emerged from other users reacting to the thread. Another individual remarked, “It’s definitely a bug in the latest update.” Attempts to resolve the issue by rebooting the Pixel Watch were unsuccessful.
Some Potential Workarounds
In addition to the chatter on Reddit, forums managed by Google have witnessed a surge in complaints over the past few days. A user with a Pixel Watch 4 indicated that the problem seems to be affecting all models of the Pixel Watch, noting discrepancies in calorie tracking compared to the device’s usual reporting.
To address the missing SpO2 and skin temperature data, one solution some users have resorted to is performing a factory reset of their Pixel Watch. However, this option may not be appealing to many due to potential data loss. Alternatively, checking the permissions for the Fitbit app is another potential fix. Users are encouraged to navigate to the Settings and verify that both blood oxygen and skin temperature permissions remain enabled. Reports suggest that these permissions may have been inadvertently disabled with the latest update, and re-enabling them has resolved issues for several users.
Despite these challenges, the March update has introduced some positive changes to the Pixel Watch functionality. The device now takes proactive measures to secure your phone by sending instant alerts if it is inadvertently left behind. Additionally, it locks the phone automatically upon moving out of range. The update also expanded one-handed gesture capabilities to the Pixel Watch 3 and introduced standalone earthquake alerts, enhancing overall usability.
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