Huawei Watch 5 X-Tap technology: Everything you need to know

Like a long-awaited movie debut, the highly anticipated Huawei Watch 5 with its unique X-Tap technology is here. The company once again proved that it can fit innovation into every corner of its products, whether it’s a phone or a smartwatch!

Today, we are up with the all-new X-Tap technology of the Huawei Watch 5. The multi-sensing component not only lets you perform various activities but also opens a new chapter of health monitoring experience for users.

Let’s take a detailed look at the Multi-Sensing X-Tap technology!

X-Tap is an array of finger touch sensors. The two sensors are housed in a pill-shaped structure, attached to the right side of the wearable. It combines ECG (Electrocardiogram), PPG (Photoplethysmography), and a 10-level Tactile Sensor.

The new sensor setup is capable of delivering a new digital health paradigm with fast, highly accurate readings at any time, and enabling seamless interaction across apps.

Huawei Watch 5 X-Tap sensor (Image Credits: Huawei)

Features

1. Real-Time SpO2 monitoring

X-Tap multi-sensing technology has many features. It supports real-time, continuous fingertip SpO2 monitoring. Users can get accurate blood oxygen reports within 10 seconds by just tapping the Huawei X-TAP button on the Watch 5.

2. Health Glance

Watch 5 users can further initiate Health Glance by pressing and holding the X-TAP sensor for 3 seconds. Here, you can get a comprehensive report on your health status in a minute with complete 11 key indicators and a personalized analysis.

You can opt for quick health check-ins without peeking into your phone or scrolling through your smartwatch. Every health assessment is now possible with a touch.

3. ECG Reading

One can check seamless ECG readings and unlock next-level insights like the heart rate variability (HRV) metric. X-Tap sensor even detects your health status at high altitudes and experiences symptoms like dizziness and other issues.

Huawei Watch 5’s X-Tap technology: Everything you need to know (Image Credits: Huawei)

4. Watch Faces and Animations

In case you are thinking that X-Tap is limited to health tasks, then wait! It has a lot more to make your watch experience fun. A simple tap on the X-Tap sensor can let you explore dynamic watch face animations and interactive games.

Just keep pressing the X-Tap sensor with a 1-second pause to look for new and interesting surprises in the Huawei Watch 5 smartwatch.

5. Turn on Smart Alerts

Huawei Watch 5 X-Tap enables users to dive into Health Insights and turn on the smart alerts. These notifications will appear when readings deviate from normal ranges, so you can act accordingly.

While some of these features were available in previous Huawei wearables as well, X-Tap further eases to use of these features and gets reliable outcomes faster than ever.