How do I get my Apple Watch to track my outdoor walk?

Some times when I ask my watch to track my outdoor walk it does it and other times it asks which app do I want it to use.



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Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Apr 12, 2025 9:40 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2025 1:53 PM

tap the crown

tap workout app

scroll to outdoor walk and tap it


Using Siri has its shortcomings if you have multiple workout apps.

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Apr 13, 2025 1:18 AM in response to The_Bugs_

The_Bugs_ wrote:

First I would open the watch app on your phone, go to settings and check for updates. Next I would go to activity and turn tracking on, finally I would hop to health and make sure it’s active

Those settings are on by default, and the questioner would not get Siri to start a workout occasionally if they were not active. The question is one of reliability under the stress of activity. Intermittent failures require thinking outside the box.

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