Pixel 10 turns into a smart display while charging — even on older Pixel Stands

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Pixel 10 turns into a smart display while charging — even on older Pixel Stands

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• The Pixel 10 series introduces a new screensaver mode that activates while charging on the Pixelsnap Charger Stand.


• Screensavers include weather, smart home controls, clocks, and wallpapers.


• We got the feature working with the original Pixel Stand and other Qi wireless chargers after some app updates.

The Pixelsnap Charger with Stand is Google’s newest magnetic charging dock for the Pixel 10 lineup, and it comes with more than just faster charging. One of its headline features is a revamped screensaver mode for the new flagships, which essentially turns your phone into a mini smart display when docked.

The Pixelsnap charger system consists of a stand and a detachable magnetic charging puck that snaps onto the Pixel 10 phones. You can buy the Pixelsnap Charger separately or with the stand.

How the new screensaver mode works on the Pixel 10 series

When a Pixel 10 series device is placed on the Pixelsnap Charger with Stand for the first time, a prompt appears suggesting that you enable the new screensaver mode. You then get a range of screensaver options to choose from, including:

• Home Controls: For quick access to lights, thermostats, and other Google Home devices.


• Pixel Weather: For at-a-glance weather forecasts.


• Everyday Clock: A digital clock face displaying the date and weather.


• Analog Clock (showed up as “Pilot bold clock” for us): A traditional clock face displaying the date and weather.


• Google Photos: A rotating showcase of your favorite photos.

These new screensaver options turn a charging Pixel 10 into something closer to a smart display, useful when kept on a desk or a nightstand. You can further customize some of these screensaver options. For instance, the clock screensavers can be customized to display the date and weather in different spots on the screen. You can also change their orientation depending on how you prefer to dock your phone.

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