How to turn off the Huawei Watch GT 4

Learn the simplest way to switch off your device
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Whether to save battery or fix an occasional software issue, sometimes it's handy to know how to turn off your Huawei Watch GT 4.

And doing so is quick and easy - in fact, it's as simple as pressing a button.

In this guide, we'll show you how to power off your device safely. Although, if you're still having issues are switching off your watch, then you could always try giving it a factory reset.

1. Locate the watch crown

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First, find the watch's digital crown - the round metal button at 2 o'clock on the case.

2. Press and hold the crown

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Press down on the crown and hold it for around four seconds - or until the watch screen changes to a black background with two options, 'Restart' or 'Power off'.

3. Choose 'Power off'

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Select 'Power off' by tapping the screen. You'll be asked to confirm your choice by touching the 'Power off' option a second time. 

4. Wait for the watch to power off

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As the watch turns off, the screen will turn black. Congratulations - you've now powered off your Huawei Watch GT 4.

To turn it back on, hold the same button down for four seconds.

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Conor moved to Wareable Media Group in 2017, initially covering all the latest developments in smartwatches, fitness trackers, and VR. He made a name for himself writing about trying out translation earbuds on a first date and cycling with a wearable airbag, as well as covering the industry’s latest releases.

Following a stint as Reviews Editor at Pocket-lint, Conor returned to Wareable Media Group in 2022 as Editor-at-Large. Conor has become a wearables expert, and helps people get more from their wearable tech, via Wareable's considerable how-to-based guides. 

He has also contributed to British GQ, Wired, Metro, The Independent, and The Mirror. 


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