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Apple Watch Compass doesn’t work

The Compass app on my Apple Watch 5 doesn’t work. The compass heading is constantly off by 30-160 degrees! Any suggestions as to how to fix this? I have obviously restarted the watch several times, without the issue being solved.

Apple Watch Sport

Posted on Apr 12, 2020 9:13 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2020 12:23 PM

See the note box in:

Use the compass on Apple Watch Series 5 - Apple Support


The presence of magnets can affect the accuracy of any compass sensor. Apple's Leather Loop, Milanese Loop, and earlier Sport Loop watch bands use magnets or magnetic material that might interfere with the Apple Watch compass. The compass isn't affected by Sport Loop bands introduced in September 2019, or any version of the Sport Band.

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Apr 12, 2020 12:23 PM in response to peterfromviborg

See the note box in:

Use the compass on Apple Watch Series 5 - Apple Support


The presence of magnets can affect the accuracy of any compass sensor. Apple's Leather Loop, Milanese Loop, and earlier Sport Loop watch bands use magnets or magnetic material that might interfere with the Apple Watch compass. The compass isn't affected by Sport Loop bands introduced in September 2019, or any version of the Sport Band.

Apple Watch Compass doesn’t work

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