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Huawei WATCH 2 Faq
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Is my HUAWEI WATCH 2 compatible with an iPhone or
other iOS device?
Yes. Your HUAWEI WATCH 2 can be used with iOS devices (iOS 9.0 or later).
You can download the iOS version of the Wear OS by Google app from the
App Store and pair your watch with the device. However, not all of the
watch's functions will be available on iOS.
On a HUAWEI WATCH 2 paired with an iOS device, you can track your
workout data and sync it to the phone, change watch faces, and access
HiVoice assistant. You can also download standalone third-party apps from
the Google Play Store on the watch. On the 4G edition, you can make calls
without the need for the phone nearby.
However, certain functions are not supported. For example, mobile
payments are not supported, and the watch cannot be used to answer calls
made to your phone.
Is there anything I should bear in mind when pairing my
HUAWEI WATCH 2 with my phone?
Your HUAWEI WATCH 2 is paired with your phone through the Wear OS by
Google app. The pairing process could take some time. Please follow the
onscreen instructions and wait patiently.

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Summary of Contents for Huawei WATCH 2

  • Page 1 Is my HUAWEI WATCH 2 compatible with an iPhone or other iOS device? Yes. Your HUAWEI WATCH 2 can be used with iOS devices (iOS 9.0 or later). You can download the iOS version of the Wear OS by Google app from the App Store and pair your watch with the device.
  • Page 2 Keep the Wear OS by Google app running in the foreground and avoid performing any other operations on your phone when pairing your watch through the Wear OS by Google app. When the message Touch "Done" on your phone appears on the watch, touch Done on the phone to complete the pairing process.
  • Page 3 What can I do if my watch's battery drains quickly and has a short standby time? 1. Check whether you are using the Bluetooth version or the 4G version. You can generally expect to get around 1.5 days of full usage (including in Watch mode) from the 4G version, and approx 2 days of usage from the Bluetooth version.
  • Page 4 Check whether Package Installer or Android System is at the top of the Wear  OS by Google app power consumption list. If so, it could be that the rapid power consumption is caused by a rare software issue. Please restart the watch to fix the issue.
  • Page 5 If you want to use the watch's independent calling function, go  > > and set . This way you can Settings Connectivity Cellular Cellular make calls using the watch and still receive messages and access network connections over Bluetooth. This conserves more battery power than directly disconnecting the Bluetooth connection between the watch and phone.
  • Page 6 In the Wear OS by Google app, enter the Advanced Settings menu and then touch Watch battery to check detailed battery statistics. Under Settings > APPs, choose the power-intensive third-party apps, and then click Uninstall or Disable. 2. Use the watch's Smart power saving mode. Press the watch's upper right key (power key) to access the app list, touch and open the Battery app, then select Smart power saving mode.
  • Page 7 6. Disable the Tilt-to-wake setting. Go to Settings > Gestures, and disable Tilt-to-wake. 7. Enable Watch mode. Press the power button and then enable Watch mode in the Battery app. 8. If Cellular on the 4G version of the watch is set to ON (the default value is Automatic), power consumption increases.
  • Page 8 In Airplane mode, Bluetooth and network connection are disconnected. You  will not be able to make or receive calls, send or receive messages, or use any online functions. Watch mode keeps only the basic Clock and Pedometer functions,  prolonging the watch's standby time.
  • Page 9 4. Check whether your watch is in Theater mode or Airplane mode. In these two modes, your watch will not receive incoming call notifications, message notifications, or notification cards. 5. Check that the Wear OS by Google app is running in the background. Add the Wear OS by Google app to the list of protected apps on the phone to make sure that it continues to run in the background when the phone's screen goes off.
  • Page 12 (2) On your phone, go to Settings > Apps > Wear OS by Google > Permissions and give Wear OS by Google access permissions to all apps.
  • Page 13 7. Restart your phone and watch after enabling the permissions in the previous step.
  • Page 14 8. In the Wear OS by Google app, go to Settings > Block app notifications to see if notifications from any Apps or SMS messages have been blocked. 9. Check that the time is calibrated properly on the watch. If the time on your phone is later than that on your watch, notifications will not be pushed to your watch.
  • Page 15 1. The watch vibrates by default for incoming calls. If you want the watch to ring, go to > > and set the Settings Sound & notifications Ring volume ringtone volume. 2. Check that the watch is firmly attached to your wrist. If the watch is not being worn, it will not vibrate when there is an incoming call.
  • Page 16 Your watch has an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, which means you can wear your watch when you are washing your hands or in the rain. Do not wear it when washing cars, swimming, diving, scuba diving, or showering. The waterproofing of the watch is designed to prevent water from entering the interior of the watch and damaging the internal components and main board.
  • Page 17 2. If your phone is connected to multiple devices that support calling, go > on your phone, select your watch from the list of Settings Bluetooth available devices, and enable Phone audio 3. For the Bluetooth version of the watch, calls can't be made directly from the watch when the watch is connected to your phone over Wi-Fi.
  • Page 18 What should I do if the positioning function on my watch is slow or inaccurate? The accuracy of positioning is affected by environmental factors. Positioning will be affected if: 1. There is no GPS signal (such as in indoor environments like shopping malls). 2.