Q: Steps and distance duplicating from iphone and apple watch
Hi, I would like to know how disabling fitness and motion for the health app on my iphone affects the Apple Watch distance and step calculations. Im disabling this option because I found its duplicating my distance and steps. Will my Apple Watch stop using gps location from my iPhone?
i know health app should analyze the data a prioritize my apple watch. Instead, its duplicating the info on my iphone and apple watch. Im not using third party apps. I dont mind disabling the fitness and tracking from my iphone only if my apple watch will be recieving gps information from my iphone when i workout.
Apple Watch Sport 42mm, Duplicate
Posted on Jul 10, 2016 10:38 AM
The following steps may help:
- Check that your iPhone and watch are updated with the latest software (update your iPhone first):
- Check that your personal information is accurate:
- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Health > check and, if necessary, edit your information.
- Calibrate your watch:
- For a fresh start, first reset existing calibration data - instructions for both are available via the link below.
- Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support
- Close all open apps on your iPhone and restart both your iPhone and your watch:
- On your iPhone, double-click on the Home button, then swipe up on each app preview to close it;
- Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first;
- To turn your watch off: press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider; drag it to turn off.
- To turn it back on: press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
- Unpair and re-pair your watch:
- The Watch app on your iPhone takes a backup of your watch when unpairing via the app. Choose to Restore from Backup when offered the option during set up. Most data and settings will be restored, with some exceptions (eg Apple Pay cards, passcode).
- Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support
- Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Posted on Jul 10, 2016 11:58 AM