Customer service representative Google smartwatch confirmed Pixel Watch 3 they cannot be repaired and must be replaced if broken or damaged. If the fault is covered by the warranty, the owner will receive a new watch free of charge. There is also the option to purchase an insurance package for $140 within 30 days of purchase, which covers mechanical damage and other non-warranty situations for two years.

It seems that with regard to the third generation of smartwatches Google continued the previously implemented “replacement only” policy Pixel Watch And Pixel Watch 2Experts believe that this is the company’s approach “disappointment”Given Google’s commitment to protecting the environment and saving resources, the company recently announced its achievements in the field of ecology at the Made by Google event, highlighting the increasing percentage of recycled materials in new devices and packaging.

Recently, laws on the right to repair have been passed in some countries, allowing device owners to repair their devices themselves, and manufacturers are obliged to provide information and technical support. From this perspective, it is illogical and unlawful to put another device on the market that cannot be repaired.

Google isn’t the only company to have recently released a device that can’t be repaired. According to experts at iFixit, the recently introduced Samsung Galaxy Ring smart ring will be thrown away if its battery breaks or malfunctions.