Apple Watch is a powerful device with lots of benefits, but if your Activity
and Workout data seems off or totally broken, the smartwatch loses a lot of
its value. Let's look at how to fix Apple Watch Workout tracking and
Activity tracking.
Whether something seems wrong with your heart rate data, or step, distance,
calorie, or even GPS tracking, there are four steps to first try to fix
Apple Watch <https://amzn.to/38ei8zV> Workout and Activity tracking.
Part of the issue could be trying to track workouts and activity where GPS
is unavailable, but the problems may also be due to your location services
settings, motion calibration settings, and more.
Below we'll look at how to fix Apple Watch tracking with some quick
solutions you can use on iPhone and Apple Watch.
How to fix Apple Watch Workout tracking and Activity tracking
On iPhone
First, look at location services
* Open the Settings app > choose Privacy
* Now tap Location Services
* Check Location Services is turned on at the top
* Swipe down to the very bottom and tap System Services
* Check Motion Calibration & Distance is toggled on
Now, you can check your personal details to make sure they're up to date:
* In the Watch app on your iPhone, choose the My Watch tab in the
bottom left corner
* Swipe down and tap Health
* Choose Health Details
* Make sure your height, weight, and more are accurate
Next, you can reset your calibration data.
* Still in the Watch app on your iPhone
* Choose the My Watch tab in the bottom left corner
* Swipe down and tap Privacy
* Tap Reset Fitness Calibration Data
On Apple Watch
To calibrate Apple Watch after you've reset your fitness calibration:
* Apple says head outside to a "flat, open outdoor area that offers
good GPS reception and clear skies."
* For Apple Watch Series 2 and later you don't need to bring iPhone
(for Series 1 and 0 you do)
* Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch and start an outdoor walk
or run
* Complete 20 minutes or so of the walk/run
Apple shares more specifics on how the recalibration works in a support
document <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204516> :
If you don't have time to finish the workout, you can complete 20 minutes
over multiple outdoor Workout sessions. If you work out at different speeds,
you should also calibrate for 20 minutes at each of the speeds that you walk
or run.
Whenever you walk or run outside using the above steps, your Apple Watch
continues to calibrate the accelerometer by learning your stride length at
different speeds. Calibration can also improve the accuracy of your calorie
calculations in the Workout app, and the calorie, distance, Move, and
Exercise calculations in the Activity app.
More tips from Apple <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207941> to get the
best Apple Watch tracking include making sure you have a snug fit, choose
the most accurate workout type in the Workout app, and make sure wrist
detection is on (Watch app on iPhone > My Watch tab > Passcode > Wrist
Detection).
If you've tried all of the steps above and are still having trouble with
accurate Apple Watch Workout tracking and Activity tracking, reach out to
Apple Support <https://support.apple.com/> .
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