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Apple Watch 5 not recording exercise

My Apple Watch Series 5 does not record workout accurately at all. Is this a known issue and is there anything to do about it?

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 7

Posted on Jan 12, 2021 11:18 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2021 1:00 PM

You should recalibrate your Apple Watch for improved accuracy using these steps:


Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy


The Exercise Ring also advances each minute one of the following is true:

Pace is lower than 18'10"/MI (11’29"/km) e.g. Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run

Speed is higher than 9.5 mph (15.5 km/h) e.g. Outdoor Cycling


Also make sure that your watch is worn tight enough. https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204665

You may want to tighten your Apple Watch band for workouts, then loosen it when you’re done.

and that all your personal information (Height, weight, age, sex etc) is up to date in the health app.



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Jan 12, 2021 1:00 PM in response to mum2monsters

You should recalibrate your Apple Watch for improved accuracy using these steps:


Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy


The Exercise Ring also advances each minute one of the following is true:

Pace is lower than 18'10"/MI (11’29"/km) e.g. Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run

Speed is higher than 9.5 mph (15.5 km/h) e.g. Outdoor Cycling


Also make sure that your watch is worn tight enough. https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204665

You may want to tighten your Apple Watch band for workouts, then loosen it when you’re done.

and that all your personal information (Height, weight, age, sex etc) is up to date in the health app.



Apple Watch 5 not recording exercise

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