Huawei Watch 5 update version 5.1.0.110 SP17 begins a global roll out, adding new voice memo feature and likely a bunch more behind the scenes. This latest Huawei Watch 5 update weighs 734.05 MB and belongs to the HarmonyOS 5.1 deployment. Although the official change log only states “system stability improvements”, the addition of a voice recorder tool has been observed by a lot of users, which will enable them to dictate voice notes directly on their smartwatches.
The Huawei Watch 5 update first rolled out in China, and version 5.1.0.110 brought many new features including fall detection, reversed charging, SOS alerts, and family health tracking in the process. While it’s not known which of these features are part of the larger release, the former’s massive size indicates that more than just a few base improvements were made for the Huawei Watch 5 update.
This Huawei Watch 5 update is just a step towards making Huawei’s premium smartwatch device more usable. And voice memo support is a particularly nice touch for any user who simply wants to jot down quick thoughts, reminders, or meeting notes without having to whip out their phone. This functionality has also started rolling out to the Huawei Watch D2 and Watch GT 5 as part of the same update, so reports claim.
Additionally, Chinese users will gain five new items on the Huawei Watch 5 update, including more smart gestures for timers, support for Alipay with the screen off, and an upgraded heart rate app. That app now also brings new metrics, including HRV (Heart Rate Variability), exercise heart rate, and recovery heart rate. There’s even a health summary app to aid in analyzing all that health data you’ve collected.
Huawei hasn’t confirmed which of these Chinese goodies will be available outside of China. But the update for the Huawei Watch 5 is being rolled out in stages. As soon as it is released in their region, users will get an update and can be downloaded through the Huawei Health app.
If you have the Huawei Watch 5, Watch D2, or the Watch GT 5 then this update is part of Huawei’s push to enhance the user experience for all of its wearables. The fact it adds voice memos and more makes this Huawei Watch 5 update worth downloading just as soon as it arrives on your device.
Additionally, the update serves to further signify Huawei’s focus on providing consistent software updates and increasing performance on existing hardware. If you have a Huawei smartwatch, keep an eye on the Huawei Health app to see if the Huawei Watch 5 update becomes available on your wearable.
