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Can I hide the content of notifications on the lock screen of the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro


To hide the content of notifications on the lock screen of the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro, you can follow these steps:

Adjusting Notification Settings

1. Open Huawei Health App: Ensure your watch is connected to the Huawei Health app on your smartphone.

2. Access Device Settings:
- Navigate to the device details screen for your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro within the app.

3. Manage Notifications:
- Tap on Notifications to view the list of apps from which you can receive notifications.

4. Enable Notification Privacy:
- Look for an option labeled Hide notification content or similar. This setting allows notifications to appear on the lock screen without displaying their content, ensuring privacy until you unlock the watch[2][4].

5. Customize Specific Apps:
- You can also manage notifications for specific apps by selecting each app and adjusting its settings to either enable or disable notifications, or to apply gentle notifications that only show in the notification panel without alerting you through banners or lock screen notifications[3][6].

Additional Tips

- If you want to ensure that notifications do not disturb you while using your watch, consider enabling Do Not Disturb mode during specific times.
- Regularly check for updates in both the Huawei Health app and your watch firmware to access the latest features and settings.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage how notifications are displayed on your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro, enhancing your privacy while still receiving important alerts.

Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf5wX96fUhs
[2] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15957429/
[3] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15819161/
[4] https://consumer.huawei.com/sa-en/support/content/en-us15958510/
[5] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15945721/
[6] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us01115238/
[7] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15945720/
[8] https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/support/content/en-gb15945721/

Is it possible to receive notifications on the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro without unlocking the phone

Yes, it is possible to receive notifications on the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro without unlocking your phone. Here’s how to set it up:

Steps to Enable Notifications

1. Pair Your Devices: Ensure that your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is paired with your smartphone using the Huawei Health app.

2. Open Huawei Health App: Launch the Huawei Health app on your smartphone.

3. Access Device Settings:
- Tap on the Devices icon.
- Select your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro from the list.

4. Enable Notifications:
- Scroll down and tap on Notifications.
- Toggle the switch to enable notifications. You can also customize which apps you want to receive notifications from by toggling individual app switches.

5. Adjust Notification Permissions:
- Ensure that notification access is granted for the Huawei Health app. This can usually be done in your phone's settings under Apps > Huawei Health > Permissions.

6. Check Background Activity Settings:
- Make sure that background activity for the Huawei Health app is not restricted, as this could prevent notifications from being pushed to your watch.

7. Disable Mute Notifications When Using Phone:
- In the Huawei Health app, check for an option like Mute notifications when using phone and disable it if you want to receive notifications while using your phone[1][2][3].

Additional Considerations

- If you have enabled features like Only show notifications when worn, this may restrict notifications from appearing unless you are wearing the watch.
- For optimal performance, ensure that both your watch and phone are updated to the latest firmware versions.
- If you experience issues, consider restarting both devices or checking Bluetooth connectivity.

By following these steps, you can successfully receive notifications on your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro without needing to unlock your phone.

Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf5wX96fUhs
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqa-87GQfw
[3] https://consumer.huawei.com/sa-en/support/content/en-us15958510/
[4] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00742620/
[5] https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/support/content/en-gb15945721/
[6] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15945721/
[7] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15957429/
[8] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us01115238/