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How do I enable call notifications on the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro for an iPhone


To enable call notifications on the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro when using an iPhone, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

- Ensure that your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is fully charged and powered on.
- Confirm that you have the Huawei Health app installed on your iPhone. If you haven't installed it yet, download it from the App Store.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Pair Your Devices:
- Open the Huawei Health app on your iPhone.
- Go to Me > Add device and select your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro.
- Follow the prompts to complete the pairing process. Make sure to allow notifications when prompted during this setup[4][6].

2. Enable Bluetooth Notifications:
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Find your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro in the list of devices and tap the info icon next to it.
- Ensure that the option for Share System Notifications is enabled[1][4].

3. Configure Notification Settings in Huawei Health:
- In the Huawei Health app, select your connected watch from the device list.
- Tap on Notifications and toggle on the switch for notifications. You can also customize which apps you want to receive notifications from by toggling them on or off[6][7].

4. Check iPhone Notification Settings:
- Go to Settings > Notifications on your iPhone.
- Locate the Huawei Health app and ensure that notifications are allowed. Set any preferences for how you want notifications to appear (e.g., banners, sounds) to ensure you don’t miss calls[5][6].

5. Test the Setup:
- To confirm that everything is working, have someone call you while wearing the watch. The watch should vibrate and display a notification for the incoming call.

Additional Tips

- Keep the Huawei Health app running in the background to maintain a stable connection for push notifications[4].
- If you encounter issues with notifications not appearing, double-check that all permissions are granted both in the app and in your phone's settings[5][6].

By following these steps, you should be able to receive call notifications directly on your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro while using an iPhone.

Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByBRTgdDnoA
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfaUxD7KdLE
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7dvhyLEHqk
[4] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15935171/
[5] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15945721/
[6] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15958510/
[7] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15759705/
[8] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/article/en-us15770825/

How do I check if my Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is receiving notifications correctly

To check if your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is receiving notifications correctly, follow these steps:

Verify Notification Settings

1. Open the Huawei Health App:
- Launch the Huawei Health app on your iPhone.
- Go to the Devices section and select your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro.

2. Check Notification Permissions:
- Navigate to the Notifications settings within the app.
- Ensure that notifications are enabled for the apps you want to receive alerts from. Toggle on the switch for each app you wish to receive notifications from[5][6].

3. Bluetooth Settings:
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Find your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro in the list and tap the info icon next to it.
- Make sure that Share System Notifications is enabled[4][5].

Test Notification Reception

1. Send a Test Notification:
- Have someone send you a message or call you while wearing the watch.
- Check if your watch vibrates or displays a notification for the incoming message or call.

2. Swipe Up for Notifications:
- On your watch, swipe up from the home screen to access the notification center.
- Check if any recent notifications appear there[6].

Additional Troubleshooting

- Restart Devices: If notifications are still not working, restart both your iPhone and Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro to refresh their connections.
- Update Software: Ensure that both the Huawei Health app and your watch's firmware are updated to the latest versions. You can check for updates in the Huawei Health app under the device settings[3][4].
- Reinstall App: If problems persist, consider uninstalling and reinstalling the Huawei Health app on your iPhone, then reconnecting your watch[4][5].

By following these steps, you should be able to confirm whether your Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is receiving notifications correctly.

Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByBRTgdDnoA
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7dvhyLEHqk
[3] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15945721/
[4] https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/support/content/en-gb15945721/
[5] https://consumer.huawei.com/in/support/content/en-gb15945720/
[6] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15958510/
[7] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00742620/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfaUxD7KdLE