StandBy Mode for Google Pixel #

StandBy turns your charging Pixel into a clean ambient display — clock, photos, or widgets — that matches Pixel’s minimal look.

Get StandBy free on Google Play

Features #

• Material-style clock faces that suit Pixel

• Weather, calendar, and battery widgets

• Automatic night dimming

• Free, works on all recent Pixel phones

Keep StandBy running on Pixel #

On stock Android, open Settings > Apps > StandBy > Battery and choose Unrestricted so the display isn’t paused during long charging sessions.

Frequently asked questions #

Does Pixel have StandBy mode? #

Pixel doesn’t include an iPhone-style StandBy, but the free StandBy app adds it.

Will it work while charging overnight? #

Yes — set the app’s battery usage to Unrestricted and it stays on all night.

StandBy on other devices #

• Samsung Galaxy

• Xiaomi

• OnePlus

• Motorola

• Nothing Phone

Explore StandBy #

• All clock faces

• iOS 17 StandBy on Android

• Phone as a nightstand clock

• Setup guides