Since the 10.5 update, tapping any of the Matrix machines at Planet
Fitness no longer connects the watch. Can anyone else confirm?
I’ve tried it on multiple types of equipment and it’s the same each
time — the machine beeps as it detects the watch but then nothing
happens.
I’ve tried restarting and I’ve tried toggling “Detect gym equipment” off and on.
Apple Watch Series 6
There have been several users reporting similar issues with gym equipment in this community, and this looks like a watchOS 10.5 issue.
You should tell Apple directly about it by using the Feedback link, which is the only way to reach them.
Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple
Yeah, this stinks my son who has a watch that is not updated can still connect so it is definitely a 10.5 issue
Yep, mine doesn't connect either. I have an Ultra with a recently updated OS. Maybe I'll try to connect my 6 that has no update.
Same exact problem
I also have this issue
Apple Watch can’t connect to Matrix gym equipment after 10.5 update.
