The 12 best Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro tips and tricks you must use (2023)

Google's Pixel line of phones has always been more about the software than the hardware. Over the years, Google has made up for the lack of powerful hardware with software tricks and machine learning intelligence. While hardware is certainly at the top of the gamePixel 7-Seriethe software remains Google's strongest suite.

There are several Pixel-exclusive software features to experience on Google's latest phones - Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. So if you already have either phone or are planning to buy one for yourself, here are some of the coolest Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro tips and tricks you need to know!

If you are a camera enthusiast you can even check this outThe best camera tips and tricks for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

1. Live translation

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro can automatically detect incoming messages in another language and offer to translate them with a single tap. This feature is called live translation. You can use this function toTranslate WhatsApp messagesor to talk to someone when you are in a foreign country. Here's how to use it.

Step 1:Open the Settings app on your Pixel phone. Scroll down to the System section.

Step 2:Navigate to the Live Translation section.

Step 3:Next to Live Translate, turn on the toggle at the top. You can also choose which language you want the text to be translated into by default.

You have now activated Live Translate on your Pixel 7. How to use it to translate text.

Step 1:Open the app containing the text to be translated. You will be prompted at the top of the screen to translate the text. Tap on it.

Step 2:You will now be prompted to download the language pack that corresponds to the language to be translated. Tap Download.

The text on that particular screen will now be translated into your phone's default language.

2. Live subtitles

The Live Subtitles feature gives you real-time subtitles for any type of audio playing on your Pixel 7 series smartphone. If you are hard of hearing or you are in a silent environment but still want to watch a video, you can use the live subtitles feature to do so. Here's how you can activate it.

Step 1:Play an audio or video clip of your choice on your Pixel 7 phone. Press one of the volume buttons on the side of your phone. You will now see the volume slider along with a small icon below it.

Step 2:Tap the subtitles button to start live subtitles.

You can now see the subtitles for the audio at the bottom of your screen. When you're done using the feature, tap the same button again to turn off live captions.

Tip:You can also use live subtitles during a call. So if you don't want to hear a robot talking, or you're in a noisy environment and can't hear the other person, you can turn on live captions, and it may turn out to be pretty handy.

3. Call Screening

This function is somewhat similar to the one mentioned above. With call monitoring, your Pixel 7 series smartphone can find out who's calling before you answer a call. This will help you filter out robocalls or spam calls from unknown numbers. However, call monitoring is only available in certain regions of the world. Here is a list of supported countries:

• Australia
• You have
• France
• Deutschland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Spain
• United Kingdom
• US

If you are in one of these countries, enable call monitoring by following the steps below.

Step 1:Open the Phone app on your Pixel 7 smartphone.

Step 2:Choose the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Now tap on Settings.

Step 3:Navigate to the Spam and Call Screen option and enable the Call Screen toggle.

4. Delete call

Google recently made the Clear Calling feature available on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro via the December Feature Drop update. It's a setting that allows callers on the other end to hear you clearly and loudly. It does this by blocking out background noise and emphasizing your voice. If you want the other party to have a good experience when talking to you, enable and use the Clear Calling feature.

Step 1:Open the Settings app on your Pixel 7. Navigate to the Sound & Vibration section.

Step 2:Scroll all the way down and select the Delete Call menu.

Step 3:Next to Use Clear Calling, turn on the switch.

5. Transcription in the Recorder app

If you record a lot of audio or do interviews, the Pixel Recorder app has a built-in transcription feature that is awesome and reliable. It transcribes your voice in real-time and can even differentiate between speakers and tag them accordingly.

You can also search for a specific word in the voice recording and jump straight to that part. If you think this feature is useful to you, here's how to use it.

Step 1:Launch the Recorder app on your Pixel 7 series device.

Step 2:Press the record button below to start audio recording. You can stop recording at any time.

Step 3:Switch to the Transcript tab to get the live transcript of the recorded audio.

6. Tap fast

Quick Tap is a feature similar to Apple's implementationOn iPhone, tap Back. It uses your smartphone's gyroscope and accelerometer sensors to detect touches on the back of your phone. These taps can then trigger specific functionality that you specify. How to use Quick Tap to launch an app or trigger a shortcut on your Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Step 1:Open the Settings app on your Pixel 7. Navigate to the System section.

Step 2:Then go to the Gestures tab.

Step 3:At the top you will see "Quick tap to start actions". select it

Step 4:Next to Use Quick Tap, turn on the switch.

Step 5:Scroll down and select a shortcut of your choice. You can also open any app on your phone by selecting the Open App option.

7. Adaptive battery and charging

As phones learn from Google and adapt to your usage, battery consumption and charging patterns will also change as you use the phone. Adaptive battery learns how you use your phone throughout the day and optimizes battery life accordingly. On the other hand, adaptive charging learns your charging habits and optimizes charging times to maintain battery health over time.

Ideally, we recommend enabling both adaptive battery and charging to get the best long-term battery performance from your Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Step 1:Open the Settings app on your Pixel 7. Navigate to the Battery section.

Step 2:Go to the adaptive settings.

Step 3:Turn on the toggles next to Adaptive Charging and Adaptive Battery.

8. Snoring and coughing detection

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro can track if you snore or cough while you sleep and let you know about it. You can then use this data to further investigate the problem or see a doctor for a solution. If you want your Pixel 7 series smartphone to detect and record every cough or snore you sleep, follow these steps to set it up.

Step 1:Open the Settings app on your Pixel 7. Navigate to the Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls section.

Step 2:Scroll down and select Bedtime mode.

Step 3:This is where you need to establish a bedtime routine. Choose either "Use a schedule" or "Turn on when charging" and set your times accordingly.

Now your Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will automatically detect when you cough or snore when bedtime mode is on.

To check the stats, go to the same section and tap on "Cough and Snoring Info".

9. Play now

This is one of the most useful features of a pixel, which is also quite underrated. Have you ever heard a song in public and later got the urge to hear it again? Except you don't know the name of the song? Well, that's exactly what Now Playing wants to solve.

It displays the name of the song playing in the background on your Pixel 7's lock screen and also maintains a database of all the songs it listens to. You can then go back and look at the song names to play them. How to activate the function.

Step 1:Open the Settings app on your Pixel 7. Navigate to the Sound & Vibration section.

Step 2:Scroll down and select Now Playing.

Step 3:Next to "Identify songs playing nearby," turn on the switch.

Every time there's a song playing around you, your Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro will recognize it and show it on the lock screen or always on display.

If you want to check the history of detected tracks, scroll down in the same menu and select "Play History Now".

10. Material themed colors

Google introduced the Material You theme with Android 12 and it has improved in some aspectsAndroid 13. You can now choose from a wider range of colors for the overall design of your phone. There's also now the ability to choose color contrasts, which essentially means a combination of colors for the UI elements. How to select the theme of your choice.

Step 1:Press the home screen of your Google Pixel 7 for about 2 seconds. Then select "Wallpaper & style".

Step 2:You can now set a new wallpaper by selecting the Change wallpaper option. Or scroll down to find the color palette, where you can swipe through different color combinations made from the colors in your wallpaper.

Step 3:Choose the color combination of your choice and it will be discontinued. If you don't like the preset combinations, you can select a single color of your choice on the Basic Colors tab.

11. Copy text from all screens

Copying text is a basic function you can perform on any document or webpage on Android. However, there are some cases where you cannot select text and therefore cannot copy it. This can be an image or an app that doesn't allow text selection. However, if you have a Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, you can select and copy the text on almost any screen on your phone.

Step 1:Open the screen where you want to copy text.

Step 2:Now swipe up from the bottom and hold it for a second. This will take you to the recent apps section.

Step 3:Tap Select.

Step 4:You can now select the desired text and copy it to the clipboard.

12. Car Accident Detection

The latest feature that Apple has introduced with the new iPhone 14 can also be found in the Pixel 7 series of devices. Car Accident Detection is a built-in feature of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro that alerts emergency services and selected contacts to your location if you're involved in an accident. Here's how to enable this life-saving feature on your Pixel 7 device.

Note:Car crash detection is only available in certain regions. Here is a list of supported countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Norway, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK and USA.

Step 1:Open the Safety app on your Pixel 7 series device. Tap the settings icon in the top left corner.

Step 2:Navigate to the "Car Crash Detection" tab.

Step 3:Next to "Car Crash Detection," turn on the switch.

Now, when your Pixel 7 detects a serious car accident, it automatically notifies the emergency services.

Get the most out of your Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro

Follow these cool Pixel 7 tips and tricks to get the most out of your brand new smartphone. All the Pixel 7 Pro tips and tricks mentioned can help improve your productivity or come in handy in an emergency.