To use NFC payments with the Huawei Watch Ultimate, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Ensure Compatibility: As of now, NFC payment functionality is being rolled out to newer Huawei smartwatches, including the GT-5 series and the Ultimate Green Edition. Ensure that your Huawei Watch Ultimate is compatible with this feature and that the necessary software updates have been applied[1].
2. Enable NFC: On your Huawei Watch Ultimate, go to the settings menu. You can do this by waking up the screen and navigating to the settings icon. Once in settings, look for the "More connections" or a similar option, and then find the NFC setting. Toggle the switch to enable NFC[2][10].
3. Pair with an Android Phone: Currently, NFC payments on Huawei watches are only supported when paired with an Android device. If you have an iPhone, you will need to wait until the feature is extended to iOS users, expected in the first half of 2025[1].
4. Set Up Huawei Wallet: To make payments, you will need to set up Huawei Wallet on your paired Android phone. Open the Huawei Wallet app, add your bank or transport cards as prompted, and ensure that Huawei Wallet is set as the default payment app in your NFC settings[11].
5. Configure Default Payment App: In the NFC settings on your phone, ensure that Huawei Wallet is selected as the default payment app. This will allow your watch to use the wallet for NFC transactions[11].
6. Test NFC Payment: Once everything is set up, you can test NFC payments by holding your watch near an NFC-enabled payment terminal. Ensure that the watch is properly paired and that the NFC feature is enabled[11].
7. Troubleshooting: If NFC payments do not work, check that your cards are properly added to Huawei Wallet, the balance is sufficient, and the terminal supports NFC payments. Also, ensure that any metal cases are removed as they can interfere with NFC signals[11].
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://manuals.coolblue.nl/4f/huawei-watch-ultimate-zwart.pdf
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQYJFtMfDuI
[5] https://www.manua.ls/huawei/watch-ultimate/manual
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/si5shc/how_do_you_pay_with_nfc_using_a_huawei_phone/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUrtc-dVako
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/HuaweiWatchGT/comments/1fz9e4j/a_huawei_watch_guide_for_beginners/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnR_rau4_pk
[10] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15922057/
[11] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00409935/
[12] https://xdaforums.com/t/developing-nfc-functionality-on-huawei-watches.4689316/