How to connect Honor Band 5 to a smartphone: instructions from Gigant Store

Any smart watch interacts with a smartphone through a special application that can be downloaded from the Play Market . Usually, on the box with the device you can find a link or QR code , making it easy to download the desired program.

Let's look at the connection process using the example of Xiaomi Amazfit and their proprietary Mi Fit . The tips discussed below can be applied when connecting any smart watch - only the visual design of the assistant program and the location of menu items are different.

Functions and capabilities of Huawei and Honor watches

Smart watches made in China have a low price, and their functionality is comparable to that of the Apple Watch. In this regard, wearable accessories from Huawei and Honor continue to gain increasing popularity.

Honor is a sub-brand of Huawei aimed at the European market. In fact, the devices of the two brands are very similar to each other.

This is not to say that you can find a huge number of watch models from Huawei and Honor on the market. As a rule, each brand releases one device per year. Therefore, it makes sense to compare the 2 most popular models:

• Huawei Watch GT2;
• Honor Magic Watch 2.

From the table it will become clear how the devices differ and what functions they are equipped with.

It turns out that the devices are not much different from each other. In both cases, the buyer sees a smart watch in front of him to track and analyze activity. Both devices measure heart rate, count steps, and provide detailed workout information.

The only advantage of Huawei watches is measuring oxygen levels in the blood. In addition, the design of the Huawei accessory is more strict. In this sense, the Honor device is aimed at a young audience. You can also appreciate the certain difference between the gadgets after watching the following video.

Be that as it may, no significant differences in functionality were noticed. You need to choose one device or another based on your own taste. The cost of the devices is at approximately the same level (12-15 thousand rubles).

In addition to smart watches, the line of Huawei and Honor devices includes smart bracelets, which are incredibly popular.

What applications are needed to connect the watch to a Honor phone?

The smart watch is paired with the phone via the Bluetooth protocol. This is a wireless communication method that operates at a distance of 10-100 meters, depending on the Bluetooth version.

Unlike wireless headphones, the watch cannot be connected to the phone simply through the settings menu. The owner of an Honor smartphone will need to download a special application. It's called Huawei Health. As a rule, the program is already preinstalled on the phone. But if you have a Xiaomi, Samsung or other brand mobile device in your hands, you will need to open Google Play and find the appropriate software.

Unfortunately, other fitness apps like Mi Fit or Samsung Health won't work for pairing. Regardless of the brand of smartphone, a person will still need to download software from Huawei. But there is no need to worry about the fact that the owner of a smartwatch is not provided with a wide selection of connections. Huawei Health has all the necessary functionality to monitor your workouts or simply count your steps:

• counting steps, distance traveled, and calories burned;
• different training modes;
• detailed analysis of the training process, including heart rate and elevation changes;
• advanced sleep quality analysis system;
• many watch customization functions, including changing the main screen;
• setting up notifications and other features of a Huawei or Honor accessory.

In this regard, every person who wants to connect a Huawei or Honor smartwatch needs to take care of downloading and installing special software. The download speed will depend on the quality of the Internet connection, and the installation will be completed in a few seconds.

Workout

The user has 14 types of workouts available, including running, swimming, elliptical, cycling - there is nothing unusual here.

To test my watch, I decided to start running. Since my physical training consists of fairly intense regular cycling around the city, I decided not to overdo it with running. My choice fell on running courses. They consist of 13 levels of various types of interval training.

The simplest is alternating between brisk walking and jogging for 22 minutes. The more difficult option is three minutes longer. Four running workouts later, I went for a more challenging version: 3 minutes of brisk walking as a warm-up, 22 minutes of jogging, and then a three-minute cool-down of brisk walking.

The most challenging option is HIIT (high-intensity interval training) running, where you alternate between jogging and sprinting nine times. This workout lasts 28 minutes.

You can turn on voice alerts during your workout. When running and walking, for example, the watch notifies you of each kilometer and the pace at which you covered it. The first time it's okay, but the second time the notification sounds too long: first it says the total time, then the total distance, then the time of the last kilometer.

You also need to know about alerts that they are only available in English. I don't know whether there will be localization.

How to connect a watch to an Honor phone

As noted earlier, to pair with a smartphone, we will need the Huawei Health application. Next you need to proceed according to the following scenario:

1. Charge both devices.
2. Activate bluetooth on your phone.
3. Open the Huawei Health app.
4. Click the “+” button to add a new device.
5. Go to the “Smart Watches” category.
6. Choose your model.
7. Click the pair button.

After this, the pairing process itself will begin. Remember that the Bluetooth sensor on your phone must be activated to connect. It is enabled through the quick access panel or settings.

The first connection may take 10-20 minutes, as updates will be transferred from the phone to the watch. In the future, the accessory will automatically pair in a couple of seconds if there is a Bluetooth connection.

How to charge your watch

According to the manufacturer, new models of Huawei and Honor watches can work for up to 10 days. But you still have to charge them periodically. Especially for such purposes, the package already includes a charging station and cable.

But you will have to take care of the power supply yourself. Either the developers saved money on this most important element of the package, or they simply saved free space in the box. Be that as it may, you will need to find a power supply with a USB-A connector. If it is, then the buyer can be congratulated. He can immediately charge the watch.

To do this, you will need to connect the connectors of the charging station to the bottom of the watch case, and connect the battery with a USB cable to the power adapter inserted into the socket.

Even though the watch has a modest battery compared to modern smartphones, charging is not instantaneous. It will take an hour and a half to fully restore energy from 0%. However, this is also not very much to start talking about Huawei or Honor in a negative way. Once the accessory is charged, you can put it on your hand again and enjoy the operating experience.

How to set the clock

Of course, the functionality of a smartwatch is not even close to the capabilities of a smartphone. Yes, even in comparison with the Apple Watch, the advantage is on the side of the accessory of the American company. But still, Honor and Huawei watches require fine tuning. This allows the device owner to save battery power if he disables useless functions, or, conversely, to get the full maximum out of the device.

The gadget is configured through the previously discussed Huawei Health application. So, through the software you can immediately change the dial to a more attractive one.

You can also activate the TruSleep function in the watch settings. It monitors the state of sleep based on the user's heart rate. As a result, in the morning the owner of the device can read a detailed analysis and draw a conclusion regarding sleep adjustments.

A report prepared by a smartwatch will look something like this:

In addition, in Huawei Health you will be able to customize the display of various notifications when you receive calls and messages. By the way, the text of the letter or the name of the caller will be displayed on the watch screen. But do not forget to give the program the appropriate permissions before doing this.

Dials

Frankly, this is one of the weakest points of the watch. There are very few really cool dials here - I couldn’t choose anything. Here, of course, Huawei needs to do a lot of work. So far, only in terms of beauty and functionality of Apple Watch dials are they far ahead.

It's worth noting that you still have to pay for some watch faces. Some cost 19.99 rubles, and some cost 69.99. It’s even available for 179.99 rubles. But you are unlikely to get any profit from using them.

I would also note that you will not be able to customize the watch face. I hope Huawei will solve these problems in the near future.

How to connect your watch to another phone

Despite the fact that the production of this gadget is carried out by Huawei and Honor, the watch works perfectly in combination with a smartphone of any other brand. It could be Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus and even iPhone. The main condition for connection is to download and install the Huawei Health application in advance.

The further plan of action is no different from how pairing was set up on Honor.

That is, the owner of the smartphone will need to open the designated program, click “+”, select your watch and click the “Pair” button. In a couple of minutes the connection will be configured.

Please note that the smart watch works in conjunction with only one smartphone. That is, to connect to another device, you will first need to disconnect the device from the old phone.

operating system

Both versions of the watch run on Harmony OS 2.0. In many cases, the operating system is similar to everything at once: some elements are taken from watchOS, some from Tizen, some from Wear OS. However, if you have used Huawei watches and fitness bracelets before, the interface will seem familiar to you.

Immediately after I opened the box, the first update arrived on the watch: it learned to measure body surface temperature. It is difficult for me to confirm the adequacy of the measurements - the watch showed me at different moments 33.4 °C and 34.2 °C. There is no need to worry about such low indicators: the surface temperature of the skin of the wrist in normal condition varies between 32–34 °C.

How to connect another watch to your phone

You can also set up pairing with other watches on your phone. For example, with the Honor Band fitness bracelet. The principle of operation is exactly the same as with Honor Magic Watch. Just open the application, press the “+” button and select another device.

But the same limitation will apply here as in the case of connecting to another smartphone. That is, you must first unpair the watch, and only then connect to another wearable device.

In addition, do not forget that the Huawei Health application only works in conjunction with Honor and Huawei technicians. For Apple, Xiaomi or Samsung watches you need to use a different program.

Common problems

Smart watches are a very interesting device, which has not by chance become especially popular over the past 2-3 years. But until now, the connection technology does not always work correctly. In this regard, some users have problems setting up or pairing the gadget. Ways to fix the most common errors are listed below.

Hermann

Expert in the field of digital technologies and the activities of mobile operators. I am engaged in constant monitoring of industry changes in Russia and abroad.

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The phone does not see the clock when connected

Make sure your wearable device is 100% charged. Otherwise, the smartphone will under no circumstances be able to detect the device. It is also recommended to check the functionality of Bluetooth.

There are constant communication failures

Smart watches must have a permanent connection to the phone via Bluetooth. If it is not currently active, pairing will not work. In addition, the connection is interrupted when the owner moves too far from the smartphone with the watch.

Information about calls and calls is not displayed on the watch screen

The problem may be related to both the operation of Bluetooth and the settings of the smart watch. Huawei Health may be blocked from receiving notifications. In addition, the Huawei Health app must be granted permission to access the device's contacts.

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Connection

The watch supports Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 4, but it only works at 2.4 GHz. It turned out that my router works at this frequency very reluctantly, so I downloaded the update for the 280 MB watch for about two hours.

The watch also has an eSIM module (embedded SIM - a built-in SIM card module on which the data necessary for communication is recorded). The watch works with any eSIM available in our country, both officially and through special aggregators.

With eSIM you can listen to music on your streaming service and also make calls. Moreover, you can talk and listen to music even without a headset - the call quality is very good, and the speakers deserve special praise for their clarity.