Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DRGoogle is working on a new Pixel Watch feature that lets users choose whether notifications light up the screen instantly or only when raising the wrist.“On wrist raise” will remain the recommended default, while “Immediately” will reduce battery life but improve convenience.Google Pixel Watch users have long complained that notifications don’t automatically display on the watch unless they raise or twist their wrist at the right time. Other smartwatches, like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, offer the option to instantly wake the display for notifications, which can be really convenient. Google appears to have finally listened to user feedback on this, as the company is now working to allow notifications to wake the display and show up immediately. Authority Insights You're reading an Authority Insights story. Subscribe to our new Authority Insights newsletter for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else.sign up now By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. When a notification arrives on a Pixel Watch, the smartwatch typically only vibrates or emits a sound alert, but the screen does not instantly wake to display the alert. Instead, you have to raise or twist the watch to wake the display and see the notification, which can get annoying and inconvenient very quickly.