HarmonyOS 6 Smart Home Launch

HarmonyOS 6 enhances cross-device collaboration, allowing seamless transitions between Huawei devices. For example, you can start editing a photo on a MatePad Pro and continue on a MateBook Fold. Workout data from a Watch GT 5 can sync to your phone and then to FreeBuds 6 for real-time coaching. The updated Xiaoyi assistant in HarmonyOS 6 can handle complex, multi-step tasks with a single command and supports more natural dialect-based voice interactions. It can also provide voice-based medical consultations and schedule appointments. HarmonyOS 6 improves file sharing, enabling direct photo transfers to iPhones and iPads without wires or cloud storage. This feature functions like Huawei's version of AirDrop, working independently of specific ecosystems. The HarmonyOS 6 update is slated to arrive on Huawei Mate TVs in April 2026, promising a 15% performance boost. The Mate TV will also serve as a central hub, controlling various smart home devices for added convenience.