🟢 HUAWEI innovation meets Insta360 creativity

On September 22, 2025, two tech giants joined forces to redefine connected content creation: HUAWEI and Insta360 .
Thanks to this unprecedented partnership, users can now control their Insta360 cameras directly from their HUAWEI smartwatch , without a smartphone, without a remote control, and above all… without using their hands.

An innovation that opens a new chapter in the world of “hands-free content creation” — creation without constraints.

🤝 A partnership that unites two leaders in innovation

On one side, HUAWEI , a global leader in connected objects, smartphones and wearables, whose precision and software power are beyond question.
On the other hand, there is Insta360 , a pioneering brand of 360° cameras, action cameras and intelligent stabilizers, known for pushing the boundaries of creativity with models like the Insta360 X5 , the GO Ultra or the Ace Pro 2.

Their shared vision: to simplify content creation through wearable technology , so that every moment can be captured seamlessly.

✋ Gesture control: launch your videos with a simple pinch

No more triggers, buttons or having to take your phone out of your pocket.
The gesture control integrated into HUAWEI smartwatches now allows you to control your Insta360 camera with a simple gesture… with your fingertips.

👉 Simply pinch your index finger and thumb :

🫰 To start or stop video recording instantly.

This simple, precise and intuitive gesture works even while moving, without direct contact with the camera or perceptible latency.

Thanks to this innovation, creators can film with complete freedom—whether on a bike, in the mountains, or even underwater. Your hand remains free, and your Insta360 X5 captures the scene at the exact moment you decide.

The video is here

📊 Custom statistical dashboard: personalized performance

The other major innovation of this partnership is the addition of a custom dashboard directly into the HUAWEI watch .
In addition to gesture control, the watch allows you to display real-time performance indicators related to your sequences:

Camera battery level and storage.
Connection status and device temperature.
Recording duration and active settings.
Movement and stabilization indicators.

The experience thus becomes entirely personalized: you keep an eye on everything that matters, directly from your wrist.

⚙️ How does it work in practice?

Update your HUAWEI watch to the latest version (September 2025).
Open the AppGallery directly on your watch .
Download the Insta360 app
Open the Insta360 app and connect the camera.
Connect your Insta360 X5 , Ace Pro 2 or GO Ultra.
Activate gesture control mode and start filming!

Compatible watches include the HUAWEI Watch GT 5 , Watch 4 Pro , Watch Fit 3 and all models integrating HarmonyOS 5.0.

Once paired, the watch serves not only as a remote control, but also as a complete interface between your wrist and your camera.

🎥 A hands-free experience for creators and adventurers

This partnership is not just a technical update: it’s a paradigm shift.
Thanks to HUAWEI and Insta360 , content creation truly becomes “hands-free” .

For vloggers

You can film your travel scenes, facecams and timelapses without interrupting your action.
The watch becomes your new creative assistant, discreet and always accessible.

For athletes

Whether you’re cycling, hiking or skiing, the Insta360 X5 tracks your movements smoothly, while your HUAWEI watch controls framing and recording.

For professionals

Directors, instructors or reporters can now launch their shots without approaching the camera, a major advantage on multi-angle shoots or in complex environments.

🌐 The “wearables + 360°” ecosystem according to Insta360

This partnership is part of a broader strategy: to create an open and interconnected Insta360 ecosystem .
Following collaborations with Apple , Garmin and DJI , Insta360 adds HUAWEI to its list of strategic partners, strengthening its software and hardware integration.

Tomorrow, we could imagine:

Voice control via HUAWEI FreeBuds headphones.
Synchronization of biometric data (heart rate, GPS) with Insta360 videos.
An automated montage using artificial intelligence, combining sports data and 360° visuals.

The goal: to merge wearable technology and visual creativity for even more intuitive storytelling.

📈 A strategic step forward for Insta360

Arashi Vision Inc. , the parent company of Insta360 , which went public in Shanghai in 2025, continues its international expansion.
This partnership with HUAWEI strengthens its position in the Asian market and consolidates its reputation as a company at the crossroads of photography, video and connected intelligence.

This alliance is also a clear response to the trend of the “mobile creator”, who prioritizes flexibility, responsiveness and connectivity in their tools.

🚀 A collaboration in service of creativity

This partnership between HUAWEI and Insta360 is not just a technological innovation — it’s a reinvented user experience .
Being able to film hands-free, control your camera with a gesture, and follow your performance live from your wrist: that’s what “unleashing your creativity” means today.