Modern Wearable devices have become an essential accessory for smartphone owners, and watches from the Huawei sub-brand are no exception. The model Honor Choice Watch offers an excellent balance between functionality and affordable price, but to unlock the full potential of the gadget, you must correctly perform the initial setup. Many users encounter difficulties already at the stage of searching for a device in the Bluetooth menu or when trying to authorize in a proprietary application.
The synchronization process has its own nuances, which depend on the version of your phone's operating system and regional settings. If you do this incorrectly, your watch may not display notifications or track your activity correctly. In this material, we will analyze in detail each step necessary for the stable operation of the combination Android smartphone and smart watch, and also consider typical mistakes.
Preparing for connection takes only a few minutes, but requires attention to detail. Make sure that both devices are charged at least 50% so that the process is not interrupted at the most critical moment. Also check whether the wireless module is turned on on your phone, since it is through Bluetooth that the main data exchange between gadgets occurs.
Preliminary preparation of devices
Before you begin the pairing procedure, you need to make sure that both devices are ready. First, hold the watch in your hands and hold the side button for a few seconds until the screen lights up. If the device is new, it will automatically go into connection standby mode, displaying a QR code or model name.
There are a number of preliminary settings that need to be completed on the smartphone, which are often ignored by users. Go to the main system settings and activate geolocation (GPS). This is a security requirement of the Android operating system for scanning of low energy Bluetooth devices to work.
- 📱 Turn on Bluetooth in the notification shade or in settings.
- 📍 Activate location services (GPS).
- 🔋 Charge your watch and phone to at least 50%.
- 📶 Check the stability of your Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
It is important to understand that without GPS turned on, the phone simply will not see the watch in the list of available devices, even if they are nearby. This is a common cause of panic among newbies who begin to think that the product is defective. Just turn on geolocation and the problem will most likely go away.
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to pair your watch directly through the standard Bluetooth menu in your phone settings. This will result in a connection error, and the application will not be able to find the device for final setup.Before starting setup, restart your smartphone - this will clear the Bluetooth services cache and eliminate possible temporary glitches in the operation of the communication module.
Installing and configuring the Honor Health application
The key element of the ecosystem is specialized software. To work with the model, Honor Choice Watch use the application Honor Health (in some regions it may be called Huawei Health, but for this line, Honor proprietary software is preferable). You can download it from the official Google Play Market or AppGallery store.
After installation, launch the application and create an account or log in to an existing account Honor ID. This is necessary to synchronize health data and save training history in the cloud. Please read the user agreement carefully and grant all requested permissions, especially access to contacts, SMS and notifications.
In the main menu of the application, go to the “Devices” tab and click the add a new gadget button. The system will prompt you to select a device type from the list. Find your model in the catalog or use the automatic scanning function by clicking on the search icon in the corner of the screen.
Setting stage User action Expected result Registration Entering email or number phone Creating an Honor ID profile Permissions Confirming access to data Full application functionality Search Pressing the “Add” button device" Detection of watches within a radius of 5 meters Pairing Confirmation of the code on the screen Successful data synchronization If the application cannot find the watch, try clearing the cache of the application itself through the phone settings. Go to
Settings → Applications → Honor Health → Storageand click the “Clear cache” button. After that, restart the app and repeat the search.Pairing process via QR code
The most reliable and fastest way to establish a connection between devices is to use a QR code. When the watch is turned on and in standby mode, a pattern lock is displayed on its display. Open the application Honor Health on your smartphone, select the add device section and click on the scanner icon in the upper right corner.
Point your phone camera at the watch screen so that the code fits completely within the scanner frame. Hold the device motionless for 1-2 seconds. As soon as the system reads the information, a request to confirm pairing will appear on the smartphone screen.
At this stage, you may need to enter a confirmation code, which will appear on the watch display. Compare the numbers on both screens and click Confirm or OK. The connection process will take from 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the speed of the Bluetooth module.
☑️ Pairing checklist
Completed: 0 / 5After successful connection, the watch will automatically begin synchronizing the time and date with the phone. It will also download base watch faces and update the firmware if a new firmware version is available. Do not turn off the phone screen at this moment.
⚠️ Attention: If the watch's charge drops below 10% during a firmware update, the process will be interrupted, which may lead to the device not working. Leave the watch charging until the update is complete.Setting access rights and notifications
After technical pairing, you need to configure the software so that the watch can display calls and messages. In the application Honor Health go to the settings of the connected device and find the “Manage notifications” section. Here you will see a list of all applications installed on your phone.
Activate the switches next to those instant messengers and social networks from which you want to receive notifications on your wrist. This could be Telegram, WhatsApp, VK, email clients and other services. Without this setting, the watch will vibrate only when there are incoming calls.
For notifications to work correctly in the background, you need to pin the application to the phone's memory. Go to your smartphone's battery settings, find Honor Health and set the operating mode to “No restrictions” or “Autostart”. This will prevent the system from forcing the service to stop to save energy.
- 🔔 Enable the display of notifications for the necessary applications.
- 🚫 Disable the “Hide contents” option for privacy (optional).
- ⚡ Allow application auto-start in settings batteries.
- 📞 Check whether the contact name is displayed when making a call.
Sometimes users complain that notifications arrive with a delay or do not arrive at all. Most often this is due to the aggressive energy saving built into Android skins from manufacturers Xiaomi, Samsung or Realme. Adding an app to the whitelist solves this problem in 99% of cases.
Why don't notifications work on a locked screen?
Some versions of Android block notification content from being shown on external devices if the phone is locked with a password. Check your security settings and allow content to be shown.
Solving common connection problems
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, users may encounter technical glitches. One of the common problems is that the phone sees the clock, but cannot complete the connection, giving a timeout error. In this case, it is recommended to remove the device from the list of paired ones in the Bluetooth settings and try again.
Another situation occurs when the application constantly loses connection with the watch after several hours of operation. This may indicate a software version conflict. Check for updates for the application in the store and for the watch firmware in the device menu.
If all else fails, perform a full reset of the watch settings. On the device itself, go to the settings menu, find the “Reset” or “Factory settings” item and confirm the action. After this, the watch will return to its “out of the box” state, and the connection procedure will need to be started again.
⚠️ Attention: Resetting the settings will delete all accumulated training and sleep data stored in the watch’s memory. Make sure that the last synchronization with the application was successful before this action.In rare cases, the problem lies in incompatibility of Android versions. Make sure that your smartphone has an operating system version of at least Android 6.0, as older versions may not support the necessary BLE communication protocols.
Full reset of the watch settings and re-installation of the Honor Health application solves most software connection errors not related to hardware failure.
Additional features and personalization
After successful connection, a wide range of possibilities for customizing the device opens up. The app's watch face store offers hundreds of screen design options, from simple classic watches to vibrant animated themes. New watch faces are downloaded automatically via Wi-Fi or your phone's mobile network.
You can also set up activity goals, set reminders for movement and hydration. In the “Health” section, you can configure parameters for monitoring heart rate and sleep. For accurate operation of the pedometer, it is recommended to enter your anthropometric data: height, weight and step length in the user profile.
The phone search function will be useful if you often lose your smartphone in the apartment. By activating it in the watch menu, you can make the phone ring even in silent mode. The reverse clock search function is also available through the smartphone application.
Regular data synchronization is important for creating accurate activity graphs. Try to open the application at least once a day so that the watch transfers accumulated statistics to the server. This will allow the system to analyze your trends and make more accurate recommendations.
Is it possible to connect the watch to two phones at the same time?
No, the model Honor Choice Watch supports an active connection with only one smartphone. To switch to another phone, you must first unpair the device in the application on the first phone, and then pair it again with the second.
What to do if the application does not see the QR code on the watch?
Increase the brightness of the watch screen to maximum and wipe the display. Make sure your phone camera focuses correctly. If the code is damaged or cannot be read, try to find the model manually in the list of devices inside the Honor Health application.
Is the watch compatible with iPhone (iOS)?
Yes, connection to Apple devices is possible through the Huawei Health or Honor Health application, available in the App Store. However, the functionality may be slightly limited compared to the Android version, for example, the inability to respond to messages directly from the watch.
How to update the watch firmware?
The update occurs automatically when you connect to the application. If the update does not start on its own, go to the device card in the application, click on the firmware version and select “Check for updates.” The phone must be connected to the Internet.
Why does the watch quickly discharge after connecting?
In the first days of use, active indexing of data and loading of resources occurs. Also check your screen brightness and heart rate settings. Reducing the heart rate measurement interval from 1 minute to 10 or 30 minutes will significantly extend battery life.