Huawei Band 8 Gets Update with New Features and Enhancements

TapTechNews July 4th news, the Huawei Band 8 has now pushed the update of Hongmeng HarmonyOS 4.2.0.103 version, with an installation package size of 12.44MB. The new version provides a sports linkage function with Huawei Smart Screen.

TapTechNews attaches the updated contents as follows:

Supports the linkage with the sports health application on the Huawei Smart Screen. When choosing a favorite fitness course for exercise, the heart rate and calorie data monitored by the bracelet can be synchronized to the Smart Screen for display in real time (only supported when paired with HarmonyOS and Android phones).

The NFC version of the bracelet newly adds support for digital car keys, and specific supported car models can be viewed in the wallet's car key help (only supported when paired with HarmonyOS and Android phones).

New exit sleep mode reminder.

Optimizes the heart rate measurement experience.

The Huawei Band 8 was released in April 2023. The standard version's initial price is 239 yuan, and the NFC version's initial price is 279 yuan. This product is equipped with a 1.47-inch large screen, supports more than 10,000 exquisite dials and smart dress-up dials, supports health monitoring functions such as automatic blood oxygen detection, female health management, and all-day stress monitoring, and supports 100 sports modes. Magnetically charged, fully charged in 45 minutes, and the charging speed is increased by 30%. The regular time battery life is 9 days, and the longest usage battery life is 14 days.

The right slide of the Huawei Band 8 can enter the negative one screen of the bracelet, which supports controlling music, viewing express delivery, schedules, flights, etc., and the contextually intelligent messages pushed by the mobile phone. In addition, the NFC version of the Huawei Band 8 also supports NFC access cards and transportation cards.