Lorraine99

Q: activity time not accurate

I have not seen my specific issue in my searches.  I walk every day and will start "outdoor walk" on my iWatch at the beginning and then stop and save at the end.  Generally I walk for 40 minutes.  Today I walked for 15 minutes but my watch activity ring only registered 10 minutes.  When I do my 40 minute walk, the ring may register 30 minutes sometimes less. My age and weight is accurately recorded and I do walk with elevated heart rate appropriate to my age.  I've re-calibrated with no success.  Rarely does activity register even if I'm rushing and being generally active.  The watch is paired with my iPhone 6 and the phone is with me when I walk.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.3

Posted on Aug 9, 2016 2:17 PM

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Aug 9, 2016 2:47 PM in response to Lorraine99
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    Aug 9, 2016 2:47 PM in response to Lorraine99

    Hi Lorraine

     

    To credit progress towards your daily Exercise goal, the Activity app aims to identify activity that equals or exceeds the intensity of a brisk walk. This requirement applies both during general daily wear and when recording workouts (whether Outdoor Walk or any other type) via the Workout app.

     

    It is possible that your walking workouts have not met this requirement for the full duration of your workouts.

     

    The definition of a brisk walk depends on your personal information. To check that this is accurate - and to update it over time:

     

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Health > Edit - tap and adjust items, then tap on Done.

     

    During general daily wear and when using the Workout app to record Indoor Walk, Indoor Run and certain outdoor workouts when the iPhone is not taken along, the Activity app and Workout app rely on arm motion (measured by the accelerometer) to track movement for the purpose of estimating results including distance, pace and progress towards the Exercise goal.

     

    For the best results, allow the arm on which you are wearing your watch to swing naturally as you move around and during workouts (where relevant to the activity type).

     

    When the iPhone is also taken along as you have indicated is the case, then, when your iPhone has Bluetooth and Location Services enabled, your watch can also access GPS data from the iPhone to help estimate pace and distance.

     

    Calibrating your watch can improve the accuracy of estimations made by the apps. More information and instructions for calibrating your watch are available via the link below. The article also includes instructions for resetting any existing calibration data and starting the process afresh.

     

    More information:

    Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support

    Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support