Huawei is expanding the sports capabilities of its HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series through a growing ecosystem of third-party applications designed for activities ranging from padel and running to cycling and hiking.
Among the additions is Padel Point, a wearable application that allows players to keep score directly from their smartwatch during a match. Players can record each point from the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, while the app automatically manages advantage scoring, tiebreaks and set counts, eliminating the need to stop play and check a phone.
The padel functionality is part of Huawei’s broader effort to position its smartwatch platform as a hub for recreational and performance sports. Cycling and outdoor enthusiasts can use Naviki for wrist-based navigation, while Komoot provides route discovery, navigation and sharing capabilities for cyclists, runners and hikers.
Huawei is also expanding its running ecosystem with integrations including Intervals.icu and RacePace. Both connect through the HUAWEI Health app and use data collected by the watch, including pace, heart rate and sleep information. Intervals.icu focuses on workout analysis and performance tracking, while RacePace provides race-planning tools including pacing strategies and finish-time predictions.
For runners seeking more structured instruction, Kotcha delivers coaching and personalized drills, while URUNN develops training plans based on individual pace and goals. Fitness platform FIIT complements the running applications with guided workouts intended to help athletes develop strength and consistency.
Beyond sports, Huawei is also adding lifestyle functionality to the WATCH FIT 5 Series. Curve Pay enables contactless smartwatch payments for users paired with either Android or iOS devices, allowing wearers to make purchases without carrying a wallet or accessing their phone.
Huawei said it continues to invite sports brands and developers to build applications for its wearable ecosystem through Health Kit integrations and native applications distributed through HUAWEI AppGallery. The company is providing developers with APIs, development tools and go-to-market support as it looks to expand the range of sports-specific experiences available on its devices.
For the racquet sports industry, the addition of Padel Point is another example of wearable technology moving onto the court, offering players a simple way to track matches while keeping phones and other devices out of play.
