Huawei Watch 2 Installation guide

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.

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.
If pairing is taking too long, or the message Getting watch details stays on
the screen, try the following steps to see if the issue is resolved:
1. Reset the watch to factory settings. If pairing fails or the message Getting
watch details stays on the screen for too long, touch and hold the power
button on the watch (the button on the top right side of the watch) then go
to Settings > System > and touch Disconnect & reset to restore the watch
to factory settings.
2. If the watch has previously been paired with a phone, reset the watch to
factory settings and then pair with the new phone. If you are using an
iPhone, you need to unpair the watch from the phone before performing a
factory reset. Go to Settings > Bluetooth on your phone, then touch the info
icon next to the watch's Bluetooth name and touch Forget this Device. After
this, turn Bluetooth off and then on again on the phone, exit and restart the
Wear OS by Google app, and then re-pair the watch with the phone.

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. In addition to battery capacity, the usage time of your
watch depends on your usage scenario, frequency, and the network
conditions. Using the watch to workout (GPS), listen to music, or make calls
will have a significant impact on battery life.
2. For the Bluetooth version (or 4G version without a SIM card inserted): If
the standby time is less than one and a half days, perform the following
steps to check for the cause.
(1) Check whether the rapid power consumption is caused by a third-party
app.
In the Wear OS by Google app, enter the Advanced Settings menu and
then touch Watch battery to check detailed battery statistics.
If there are other third-party apps consuming a lot of power in the
background, but you never or rarely use them, it is recommended that you
uninstall these apps.

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. Please also update your watch's software at the next
available version release, as this will also fix such issues.
(2) Check whether the watch has undergone heavy use. The watch's standby
time will be reduced in respect to how much it is used. The following
situations may result in reduced battery life:
Prolonged use of the watch to play music or make calls.
Prolonged use of an exercise or map navigation app.
Prolonged use of power-intensive third-party apps, such as Google Fit or
Runtastic.
Frequent message notifications.
3. For the 4G version (with a SIM card inserted): If the standby time is less
than 1 day, in addition to the above, please also check the following:
(1) Check whether the watch is disconnected from the phone. If Bluetooth is
disabled on the phone or watch, using the watch's independent connectivity
functions will result in higher power consumption than usual.

If you want to use the watch's independent calling function, go
to Settings > Connectivity > Cellular and set Cellular to ON. This way you can
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.
If you don't want to have messages pushed to your watch, go to the Wear OS
by Google app, enter the Notifications menu, then select the apps you no
longer want to receive messages from under Block app notifications.
(2) Mobile network power consumption is affected by mobile network signal
strength. If the network signal is poor, power will be consumed at a faster
rate. If the mobile network is set to ON (the default selection is Automatic),
power consumption will be greater.
If you don't want to use the independent calling function on the watch, you
can disable it by going to Settings > Connectivity > Cellular and
setting Cellular to Automatic.
4. After performing the preceding actions, restart the watch to see whether
power consumption has improved.
How do I improve the usage time of my watch?
1. It is recommended that you uninstall or refrain from using certain power-
intensive third-party apps.

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.
3. Block notification messages.
After the watch receives a notification message, press and hold the screen
and select Block all notifications to block all further notification messages
from this app. Alternatively, go to the Wear OS by Google app, enter
the Notifications menu, then select the apps you no longer want to receive
messages from under Block app notifications.4. Use the watch's Airplane
mode.
If you find yourself not needing a network connection (for example, when
you are on a plane, asleep, or exercising for extended periods), switch the
watch to Airplane mode. To enable Airplane mode, pull down the shortcut
menu and touch the airplane icon.
5. Disable the Always-on screen setting.
Go to Settings > Display, and disable Always-on screen.

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. It is recommended that this
setting be set to Automatic. Set the Cellular to Automatic by going
to Settings > Connectivity > Cellular.
Third-party apps can enhance the functionality of the watch, but some third-
party apps also increase power consumption. Take care when downloading
and installing third-party apps.
When Smart power saving mode is enabled, the watch will disable the
Always-on screen function, the mobile network will switch to automatic
mode, and the screen brightness will be lowered.
Your watch will not receive notifications from apps whose notifications are
blocked.

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.
Why can't I receive push messages on my watch
when it is connected to an Android phone?
If you cannot receive notifications when your watch is paired with an
Android phone, try the following solutions:
1. Check whether the notifications and SMS messages are displayed in the
status bar on your phone. Only messages displayed in the status bar can be
pushed to your watch.
2. Check the Bluetooth connection between your watch and phone. To do
this, go to the Wear OS by Google app on your phone and check the
connection status in the upper left corner of the screen. If the Bluetooth
connection has been interrupted, you will not receive notifications on the
watch.
3. Make sure that all tutorial cards have been deleted from the watch.

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.
6. Check whether notification permissions and SMS messages have been
disabled on your phone.
(1) On your phone, go to Settings > Apps > Wear OS by Google >
Notifications and enable Allow notifications.