Belkin’s New Pixel Watch Charging Dock Is Almost Perfect
- Google Pixel Watch users have faced a persistent shortage of comprehensive charging accessories throughout the first four generations of the product line.
- On May 9, 2026, a review of the Belkin Modular Charging Dock highlighted a potential solution to this gap, though it noted that the hardware remains limited by...
- The Belkin Modular Charging Dock is designed as a versatile three-in-one station.
Google Pixel Watch users have faced a persistent shortage of comprehensive charging accessories throughout the first four generations of the product line. While multi-device charging stations that simultaneously power a smartphone, earbuds, and a smartwatch are common for other ecosystems, Pixel Watch owners have largely been excluded from these convenience-driven setups.
On May 9, 2026, a review of the Belkin Modular Charging Dock highlighted a potential solution to this gap, though it noted that the hardware remains limited by Google’s evolving hardware decisions.
The Belkin Modular Charging Dock is designed as a versatile three-in-one station. The device features a posable Qi2 25W dock on the top for smartphones, with a second wireless charging area located underneath specifically for earbuds.
To accommodate various smartwatches, the dock includes a shelf that extends from the back to hold a smartwatch charging puck. The product is shipped with a variety of inserts to ensure compatibility across different brands and models.
The included inserts support the following devices:
- Apple Watch
- Pixel Watch 1
- Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3
- Select Galaxy Watch models, including the most recent generations
Despite this broad compatibility, the dock lacks support for the Pixel Watch 4. This omission limits the utility of the station for users who have upgraded to the latest generation of Google’s wearable.
The lack of third-party wireless charging options is compounded by Google’s own approach to the hardware. According to the review, Google’s official
charging solution for its watches requires the use of USB-C rather than wireless charging, a decision that complicates the development of streamlined, multi-device wireless docks.
The review characterizes the Belkin Modular Charging Dock as a brilliant idea
that is ultimately undermined by the inconsistency of the Pixel Watch charging ecosystem.
