HONOR Watch GS pro frequently asked questions answered

HONOR * GS pro frequently asked questions answered

Released on 4th September 2020 at the IFA, the HONOR * GS pro is a brand new smartwatch from HONOR Huawei. It's designed mainly for outdoor explore use, and also suitable for sports fitness use. In this article, the most frequently asked questions are answered.

HONOR * GS pro, announced at IFA on 4th September

What's the dimension of the HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: The size of HONOR * GS pro is 48*48*13.6mm. It weighs at approximately 45.5g without the strap.

What's the price of the HONOR * GS pro and availability?

Answer: The HONOR * GS pro is priced at £ 249.99 with free shipping offered. The sale will start on September 8 at 10:00 a.m from the Hihonor store.

How to charge HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: Similar to the former smartwatch from HONOR Huawei, the HONOR MagicWatch 2, you can simply place the smartwatch on the default round charger that comes with the * and connect the charger to the power socket.

Could I replace the strap?

Answer: Yes, same as the former generations, the HONOR Magicwatch 2 and HONOR * Magic, you can replace the strap of this new smartwatch.

What's the battery capacity of the HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: The battery capacity is 790 mAh. The former generation smartwatch from HONOR, the HONOR Magicwatch 2 comes with a 455 mAh battery and lasts for about 2 weeks.

How long does it take to get fully charged?

Answer: It takes less than 2 hours to get the HONOR * GS Pro fully charged.

an image of the HONOR * GS pro 25 day long battery

How long does the battery last after a full charge?

Answer: The battery of this smartwatch could last for up to 25 days after a full charge without continuous function enabled. If GPS enabled, it's 48 hours. Once outdoor workout mode is enabled, it could last for up to 100 hours.

Is compass available on the HONOR * GS pro? How about the weather report?

Answer: Yes, the compass is available and also weather reports. You can also set alerts for severe weather to remind you.

What's in the box if I buy the HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: Inside the box of the HONOR * GS pro, you can find the smartwatch itself, charger with cable, the warranty card and quick user guide.

What are the languages supported on HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: The smartwatch will use the same language as the smartphone that pair with it. For example, if your phone is in English, the language of your * is English.

What's the app to get connected to my HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: Same with the HONOR MagicWatch 2, the HONOR * GS pro connects with the phone using the Huawei health app, via Bluetooth connection. If you don't have the Huawei Health app installed on your phone, kindly search and install it from your Huawei AppGallery store. Or find it from the App Store if you use an iPhone.

What's the Bluetooth version and max Bluetooth connection distance?

Answer: The HONOR * GS pro support Bluetooth 5.1 and the connection distance is 150 meters without obstacle in the way.

Is the HONOR * GS Pro waterproof?

Answer: Yes, it is. The waterproof rating of HONOR * GS pro is 5ATM, which means 50 meters water-resistant. Swimming or taking a shower with this smartwatch on your wrist is not a problem.

Does it come with GPS and NFC?

Answer: Yes, the HONOR * GS pro supports GPS and GLONASS tracking system. What's more, it features the Route Back function with breadcrumb navigation. And same as the former generation, the HONOR MagicWatch 2, NFC is also supported.

Could I use HONOR * GS pro to shoot photos remotely?

Answer: Yes, it could control and take photos from your smartphone.

Could I answer the phone with the HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: Yes, answering the coming calls on the HONOR * GS pro is supported.

an image of the HONOR * GS pro in Charcoal black and Marl White Beige

What colors and sizes are available for HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: The HONOR * GS Pro comes in two different colors, Charcoal Black and Marl White Beige.

Could I customize the * face? How many * faces are available?

Answer: Yes, you can personalize the * faces as you want. Since you can select the photos stored in your phone to use as * faces, unlimited different * faces are available.

Is Always-on display available on the HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: Yes Always-on display is available.

Is the SpO2 monitor available?

Answer: Yes, SpO2 monitoring is available. What's more, it also supports 24/7 Heart Rate monitoring, sleeps monitoring, and also stress monitoring.

Does it support the raise-to-wake function?

Answer: Yes, the raise-to-wake function is supported.

Could I set up an alarm on the HONOR * GS pro? If yes, how?

Answer: Yes, you can set up an alarm on HONOR * GS pro. Simply open the Huawei health app first and find the *. Touch that to open it, then find alarm.

How many fitness workout modes are available for HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: 100 fitness workout modes are available, including hiking, mountain climbing, open water swimming, pool swimming, free training, triathlon, outdoor and indoor running, outdoor and indoor cycling, mountain climbing, elliptical, rower, trail running, skiing, and many more.

an image of the HONOR * GS pro, monitoring heart rate

Does it support continuous Heart Rate Tracking?

Answer: Yes, powered by HUAWEI TruSeen™ 3.5 with advanced AI algorithm to ensure accuracy, the HONOR * GS pro supports 24/7 Heart Rate monitoring. Other than this, it supports SpO2 monitoring, sleeps monitoring, and also stress monitoring.

Does it support find my phone function?

Answer: Yes, find my phone function is supported. Swipe the screen of the * to find settings then reach "find my phone" from there. Touch that and your phone will respond. Notice that this works only when the phone is still connected to the * via Bluetooth.

How to update the HONOR * GS pro?

Answer: Make sure HONOR * GS pro and the phone is connected. Then open the Huawei health app and touch devices find HONOR * GS pro there. Choose firmware update, then you can follow the instructions on the screen to update it. You can also enable auto-update over wifi. Then when a new update is available, a reminder will pop up at the screen of the *.

How to pair the HONOR * GS pro with the phone?

Answer: Download and install the Huawei health app from Huawei AppGallery or Apple app store if you use the iPhone. Then open the app and go to Devices>+>SmartWatch. Then touch the model that you want to pair with your phone. Touch pair and the app will automatically search for the nearby available Bluetooth device. Once your * is found, tough its name to start pairing.

Does HONOR * GS pro work with my iPhone?

Answer: Yes. If you use an iPhone, download the Huawei health app from the app store first. Then you can open the app and pair the iPhone with the HONOR * GS pro.

Download from app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/huawei-health/id1325481372

Download from play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.huawei.health&hl=en_US

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