Huawei Watch GT2: Watch THIS before you buy!

UPDATE:

There were many firmware updates after this video and it had added more than 100 activities, including badminton 🏸

And the Bluetooth connection issues seemed to be fixed mostly, but not entirely. It still does NOT sync to Google Fit and they still advertise it in the app. So,if you still want to comment about it, help yourselves.

However, I still use the watch frequently because it's a really stylish watch with a really good battery life.

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I know, I said a lot of good things about them and they are true! But, sometimes you try to ignore the bad things about something but then realize they were fundamentals.

So, I'm about to ditch my Huawei Watch GT2 because of these reasons.

1. Issues with syncing with Google Fit.
I have to manually sync and I don't want to do it. And also, the heart rate is not synced at all.

2. Bluetooth connectivity
It doesn't automatically connect to my phone most of the time. And even when I manually connect, it takes ages for it to connect.

3. No Unicode and emoji support
This seemed like a small issue, but you realize how big it is when you don't have it, especially emojis. I have to check my phone to see the complete message and I don't like it.

4. Lack of exercise/sports
This is not a big issue, but if you buy this as an Activity Tracker, you will be disappointed.

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[umessi]

LMAO feels like you are taking about your relationship 🤣

[bailochanshikhrakar]

I've using this watch from last 6 months and its perfect for me... may be you need to check the features before you buy...

[philippeleblanc]

Hey man. The fitness app is super on point! Better then my Fitbit which is pretty much the standard. Other then the lack of NFC, this piece is pretty tight. I have never had any connection issues nor lagging. 11 days to the charge. Haven't missed a notification, and the phone option is pretty dope. Future updates will most definitely allow reply and emojis. Patience my man. Patience.

[MrDYworld]

Thanks a these are the things ton every review tells you. If more people talk about it, companies would do updates to fix those issues

[javierhenao]

You might want to double check your phone. My GT2 connects fine and pretty quickly. Remember this is more of a fitness tracker than a smart watch, so maybe your expectations were wrong from the beginning!

[pascudaniel]

Your review is crap .... the watch is among the best, of course it has weaknesses like all watches on the market. All in all it is a very good watch

[amaella]

I dont know what firmware version you used or if it was just your particular watch or phone but I have 0 connectivity issues... In fact it connects back as soon as I turn bluetooth on (within 1 second!!!). Also they are now rolling out a new update with up to 100 workout modes. As for google fit and emojis? You are right, the syncing sucks and the emojis should be supported since it can even show icons of apps. But I just cannot care as the watch is perfect for my needs. Never used google fit either as I find it utterly useless for a phone of other brands (like my samsung and lg).

[jasonMB]

3:13 he was about to pretend he's popular. Lol

[YinChi-YCJ]

i am using the watch gt 2 46mm version. and it battery life can be last for one week for normal usage.(include some music playing). so far i can find alot of sports, activities in this watch( include Badminton ) i am not sure why you keep continue disconnect from your phone. but for me, i am using huawei mate20 pro, i didn't have these problems so far. what i can say is if you want to use huawei products, you better get a huawei phone to match with it. The only problem for me is it currently not support NFC payment in Singapore.

[tamokhan]

Brother, I am using gt2 for last 1 month. I didn’t find any synchronised problem for any kind of notification like phone call, gmail, hangout, messenger, smqs etc. I am using watch firmwear version 1.0.8.16, and also installed Huawei Mobile Service App(without this app there were synchronised problem ). As you mentioned it cannot replay, That's true & Huawei also didn’t mention that. And now they also support 70 more categorises workout. Over all I am satisfied what the watch provided.

[gameplayeverything]

I Heard That The GT 2 Has App Support And fixed Bluetooth Issues And Also You Can send Heart Rate Data Automatically

[bannatynerobert]

Thank you, you saved me from a bad purchase.

[True_BabaYaga]

Remember that German coast guard sketch?
- May Day, we are sinking!
- This is German coast guard, what are you "sinking" about?

[valdasjonca]

I use Huawei GT2 pro.
What I love about this watch is Battery life and its look, look very good and very comfortable, but about notifications like messages you barely can read them. Heart rate monitoring its kind of Ok.
Blood oxygen saturation is Ok.
Sleep traking is Ok.
Phone calls to answer is Ok. (Just regular phone calls. No Whats app, Viber, FB messenger, Telegram... calls)
Sport tracking is Ok. (Lots of different training modes)
Before I bought this watch I had Samsung Watch 2 46mm. Lots of apps you can use on your watch recieve read and replay messages, but battery life really really bad.

[ervanelbaraq]

You should buy The Dial up watch bro…..the video it’s sucks

[swatiagarwal]

Background music is so cool . But, if you want to get rid of the watch.. I work in the same building... :)

[COMMANDERzDEVIL]

Finally someone talks about the no emoji support which is sooo important to have in notifications!, , please keep on informing us if that changes in future and if ur next watches can show emoji and reply to notifications

And you got a new subscriber 💙

[MohammadFaramarzian]

what country are you in? in australia we can't use the heart rate monitor as the health and sfety policy says that if its not accurate then it misleads people to seek medical attention that they may not need.

[dwightschrute]

Also.. Upgrade it to firmware 1.8..they have added close to 50 new activities.. Including weightlifting

[awkt]

I used this watch for months and is perfect and don't have any problems. Maybe you have to update it first or buy one you know how to used with google services.