Connecting Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro to Xiaomi phone: full instructions with solutions to typical errors

Synchronizing the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro with a Xiaomi phone may seem like a simple task, but in practice, users are faced with the nuances of compatibility between the two ecosystems. Despite the fact that both brands run on Android, their branded shells (EMUI from Huawei and MIUI from Xiaomi) make adjustments to the connection process. In this article, we will discuss not only the standard pairing procedure through Huawei Health, but also alternative methods for cases when the application refuses to work on Xiaomi due to manufacturer restrictions.

We’ll focus on setting up notifications, synchronizing health data, and addressing common bugs like the invisibility of watches on the list of available devices or Bluetooth connectivity issues. If you’ve already tried to link gadgets and received a “Device Not Supported” message, here you’ll find workarounds, including using third-party apps and manually configuring permissions in MIUI.

Important: the instruction is relevant for all Xiaomi models on MIUI 12-14 (including Redmi, POCO and flagship series), as well as for the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro on the latest firmware versions. If your watch is running on HarmonyOS, some steps may differ - we will mention this too.

Preparing Xiaomi Phone for Connection

Before pairing with the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro, you need to configure the Xiaomi smartphone so that it interacts correctly with the Huawei Health app. The main problems arise from aggressive battery optimization in MIUI, which can block the background operation of the application.

Follow this checklist:

Turn off battery optimization for Huawei Health

Enable permission to auto-start the application

Activate geolocation (required for some watch functions)

Update Bluetooth to the latest version-->

To disable battery optimization:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Huawei Health and select Battery Limits.
3. Set the "No Limits" mode.

Also check that the phone is Bluetooth 5.0 or later – older versions of the protocol may not support all the functions of the watch.

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select "More".
3. Check the version in the line "Bluetooth version".

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If the list of available devices does not show the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro, try rebooting the phone’s Bluetooth module: turn it off and back on, then restart the Huawei Health app.

Installation and configuration of Huawei Health app

Huawei Health’s official app is the only legal way to connect the Watch GT 2 Pro to Xiaomi. However, installing it on phones with MIUI may be accompanied by warnings about “incompatibility.” This is not critical: the app will work, but some features (such as paying for Huawei Pay) may be limited.

Download Huawei Health from:

• 📱 Google Play (if your Xiaomi has Google services installed)
• 🌐 Huawei official website (version) APK For regions without Google)
• 📦 AppGallery (requires the installation of a separate client)

After installation:

1. Launch the app and register (can be done via Huawei ID, Google or phone number).
2. Click "Devices" → "Add device" → "Clock".
3. Select the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro.

Important! When you first connect, the watch may request a firmware update, and don't interrupt this process, because the mid-switch will cause the watch to freeze in recovery mode, and it will require a factory reset to repair it.

The process of pairing a clock with a phone

When the Huawei Health app is ready, you can start pairing. Make sure that the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro has enough charge (at least 20%) – with a low battery level, the process can be interrupted.

Step-by-step:

1. On the clock, go to Settings → Bluetooth and activate device search.
2. In the Huawei Health app on your phone, click “Connect”.
3. Wait until the watch appears in the list of available devices and select them.
4. Confirm pairing on both devices (the clock will appear verification code).
5. Wait until the data synchronization is completed (it can take up to 5 minutes).

If the watch is not listed:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone and watch.
• 📱 Make sure your phone is power-saving».
• 🛠️ Check if it's blocking. MIUI background work of Huawei Health (see the section "Preparation of the phone»).

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Set up notifications and calls

By default, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro supports displaying notifications from the phone, but for them to work correctly on Xiaomi requires additional configuration. Without it, notifications may come with a delay or not at all.

To include notifications:

1. At Huawei Health, go to Devices → Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro → Notifications.
2. Activate the "Notifications" switch.
3. Select the apps you want to see on your watch (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Gmail).
4. In MIUI settings, open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management and allow Huawei Health to show notifications.

For incoming calls:

• 📞 Enable the Call Notifications option in the clock settings.
• 🔊 Check that the microphone and speaker of the watch are not silenced (on some firmware) MIUI Can block access to the microphone for third-party applications).

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If notifications don’t come, check to see if MIUI has added Huawei Health to sleep mode. Go to Settings → Apps → Huawei Health → Battery Restrictions and remove all restrictions.

Synchronizing Health and Exercise Data

One of the key features of the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is activity, sleep and pulse tracking, but for proper synchronization with Xiaomi, you need to configure permissions to access the phone’s sensors.

How to synchronize data:

1. At Huawei Health, go to Profile → Settings → Data Management.
2. Activate the options “Sync with Google Fit” or “Sync with Apple Health” (if you use it).
3. In MIUI settings, allow Huawei Health to access:

If the data is not synchronized:

Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi users may encounter errors, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

1.The watch does not connect to the phone

• 🔌 Check that the watch is enabled Bluetooth and search mode.
• 📵 Make sure the watch is not connected to another device (e.g. a tablet).
• 🔄 Reboot both devices.

2.Huawei Health app crashes out

⚠️ Warning: If Huawei Health shuts down immediately after launch, most likely, MIUI Blocks it as a "suspicious" app. Add it to the "Privacy Protection" exceptions in the security settings.

3. Notifications are not working.

• 🛠️ Check if Huawei Health notifications are disabled in settings MIUI.
• 🔄 Reconnect the clock (forget the device in Bluetooth and pair again).

4.The watch discharges quickly

If after connecting to the Xiaomi Watch GT 2 Pro began to run out in a day, turn off background data synchronization in Huawei Health:

1. Open Devices → Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro → Settings
2. Turn off Autosynchronization and set manual mode.

Alternative ways to connect (if Huawei Health is not working)

If the standard method didn’t work, you can use third-party apps or workarounds, and one of the proven options is the Notify & Fitness for Huawei app (available on Google Play), which allows you to connect Huawei watches to phones from other brands, including Xiaomi, without official software.

Instructions for Notify & Fitness:

1. Download and install the app.
2. Turn on the watch pairing mode (Settings → Bluetooth).
3. In Notify & Fitness, select Add Device → Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro.
4. Confirm the connection on the watch.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ It even works on MIUI aggressively optimized.
• ✅ Supports notifications from all applications.
• ✅ Allows you to adjust vibrations and alert sounds.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, some features (such as Huawei Pay or branded workout modes) may not be available. There is also a risk of unstable work - check data synchronization before important workouts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro to Xiaomi