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Use internal GPS on Apple Watch during workouts

Is there a way to force an Apple Watch to use its own GPS during workouts instead of the iPhone it’s paired to? It drains the battery on my phone as I’m also streaming music from it.

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 6

Posted on Mar 23, 2020 1:49 PM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2020 4:06 PM

Hi JOrd1234,


As per my experience using Apple Watch, series 2 and above are equipped with GPS that will work automatically when your iPhone is not with you.




Along with that here is an option for you to enjoy music while working out. You can too listen from your watch : https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204691#applemusic


https://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/can-the-apple-watch-work-without-an-iphone-1288140


Good luck!

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Mar 23, 2020 4:06 PM in response to JOrd1234

Hi JOrd1234,


As per my experience using Apple Watch, series 2 and above are equipped with GPS that will work automatically when your iPhone is not with you.




Along with that here is an option for you to enjoy music while working out. You can too listen from your watch : https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204691#applemusic


https://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/can-the-apple-watch-work-without-an-iphone-1288140


Good luck!

Use internal GPS on Apple Watch during workouts

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