Setting up NFC payments on the Huawei Watch Ultimate involves several steps, including enabling NFC, setting up a payment method, and ensuring compatibility with your phone. Here's a detailed guide:
Enabling NFC on Huawei Watch Ultimate
1. Wake Up the Watch: Press the crown button to wake up the screen.
2. Access Settings: Press the crown button again to open the menu, then scroll through and find the Settings icon. Tap on it.
3. Enable NFC: In the settings menu, scroll down to More connections and tap on it. Look for the NFC option and tap on the switch to enable it[2][11].
Setting Up Payment Method
As of now, Huawei smartwatches, including the Watch Ultimate, are expected to support NFC payments starting with the GT-5 series and the Ultimate Green Edition, with broader availability planned for later models[1]. For the Huawei Watch Ultimate, if it supports NFC payments, you would typically follow these steps:
1. Install Huawei Wallet: Ensure that Huawei Wallet is installed on your paired Android phone. Currently, NFC payments are only available for Android users, with iPhone support expected in the first half of 2025[1].
2. Add Payment Cards: Open Huawei Wallet on your phone and add your bank or credit cards to the app. Follow the prompts to complete the setup.
3. Set Default Payment App: In your phone's NFC settings, ensure Huawei Wallet is set as the default payment app[10].
4. Pair Watch with Phone: Ensure your Huawei Watch Ultimate is paired with your Android phone.
Making Payments
1. Approach NFC Terminal: When you're ready to make a payment, hold your watch near the NFC terminal.
2. Authenticate Payment: Depending on your settings, you might need to authenticate the payment with a PIN or fingerprint on your phone.
Important Notes
- Compatibility: Ensure that the NFC terminal supports contactless payments and that your watch is compatible with the payment system.
- Software Updates: Make sure your watch and phone have the latest software updates to ensure NFC payment functionality is available and working correctly.
- Restrictions: Currently, NFC payments on Huawei watches are limited to certain models and Android users, with iPhone support coming later[1].
Citations:
[1] https://www.galaxus.at/en/page/huawei-smartwatches-will-soon-be-able-to-pay-wirelessly-via-nfc-35073
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbaR36OjCQo
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HpFZV9qY8U
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUrtc-dVako
[5] https://www.manua.ls/huawei/watch-ultimate/manual
[6] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/community/details/Any-update-regarding-contactless-payments-using-NFC-for-Huawei-watches-3-4/topicId_197335/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQYJFtMfDuI
[8] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/community/details/NFC-Usage-Tips-You-May-Not-Know/topicId_197894/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnR_rau4_pk
[10] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00409935/
[11] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15922057/