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Can you track activity when not wearing Apple Watch?

Hi, I have an Apple Watch and regular track my steps in the activity app. However, sometimes I'd like to wear a normal (not smart) watch. Is there a way to use the activity app when not wearing the watch? For example, it pulls the data from the health app?

Posted on Jun 3, 2023 7:27 AM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2023 12:43 PM

Thanks ace1018. I've read through the article and I already have the fitness app set up, however, when I'm not wearing my watch (and have my phone on me), my activity isn't populating. Do you have any solutions?

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May 14, 2024 10:36 AM in response to Jooleej

Make suite both devices are updated to latest version of Watch OS and iOS. Do a forced restart of each device. A forced restart is more than just turning the device off and on. Please follow the instructions in the Apple Support articles I linked below. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, please unpair the device, force restart each device and then pair the devices again.


Restart Apple Watch - Apple Support


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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