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Series 5 Compass accuracy

Just got my new series 5 watch and it has accuracy problems with the compass, anyone know if this is a known issue waiting for a fix from Apple?


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Posted on May 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Posted on May 16, 2020 12:42 PM

This might help;

Use the compass on Apple Watch Series 5 – Apple Support

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May 16, 2020 4:07 PM in response to rm1541

Do you use a metallic watch band as these are known to interfere with the compass.

Try this;

1- Go to settings on your iphone

2- Privacy

3-Location Services

4- Scroll down and click on System services

5- Turn on (Compass Calibration) and (Motion calibration & Distance )

Series 5 Compass accuracy

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