Apple Fitness+ disconnecting from device

Today, I was able to make it to the end of a 30 minute workout without getting a “device connection lost” message.

I connected my AirPods Pro to my Apple TV. Then, I started the workout on my iPhone and airplayed the workout to the Apple TV.

It seems to me that this is further evidence that the Apple TV can’t handle a dual bluetooth connection while conducting a workout.

Same issue - had both AirPods and watch connected to Apple TV and halfway through I got device connection lost error message and can’t find a way to get back to where I was. So much for a ‘chill’ yoga workout. Pretty sure that frustration is the opposite of the intended effect. Hope it’s something that can be done at some point.

I have the exact same issue. Always disconnects during the workout. Apple needs to get this fixed and fast. I am a huge Apple supporter. I own stock and multiple devices. This is a serious issue and needs to be fixed. I am going to ask for a refund of my One Premier if this is not fixed quickly. Totally unacceptable.

Completed many workouts on ATV with AW SE. No problems until working out today when the metrics seemed to stop on the ATV and I received an error message - device disconnected. Seemed that the image quality was worsening prior to disconnection as if my broad ands was slowing momentarily. Could be the cause of the disconnection? I wasn’t using AirPods for this workout. Very frustrating that you can’t restart a workout from the point of disconnection or forward to that point once restarting. Clearly a glitch in the software and a shortcoming in the interface on ATV. Hopefully addressed through an update soon.

Had the same thing happen yesterday too. Makes me think there may have been a quick/minor service outage.

That being said the Apple TV for sure has an issue with multiple bluetooth connections and Fitness +

I am now able to finish workouts reliably when not using AirPods with the AppleTV.

Absolutely terrible, and I'm really glad I'm on a free trial. Over 50% of the time this happens. I have nothing else linked to my Apple TV, I'm like 2-3 feet MAX from the Apple TV (I'm literally standing too close to the TV because of this), no AirPods, and I'm getting this pretty consistently. I don't understand why it has to stop the workout. Why can't it just continue the workout and I just don't get the on screen stats? I mean my watch workout can still continue, it just drops the stats from the screen. Super frustrating.

I’m having the same issue, but I don’t have AirPods. However, I think you’re on the right track that it’s a dual Bluetooth issue: I have hearing aids connected to my iPhone via Bluetooth. I disconnected those and was able to complete a workout without dropping connection to my watch.

Me too ... i've been battling the same problem for the last week. I first used apple fitness with my iPad and AirPod pros, all worked great. Then I switched to my Apple TV and AirPod pros, and it failed every day for the next 5 days. Assuming it was a networking issue, I tried multiple things, switching WiFi networks (I have multiple in the house), turning off WiFi on my watch, using Ethernet on the Apple TV, and nothing fixed it. The suggestions from this thread solves the problem, i.e. don't use AirPods connected to AppleTV ... of course this is less than ideal and am hoping apple is working on a fix or a replacement program for Apple TVs.

I have the same issue if I use the Airpods Pro with my Apple 6 watch and Apple 4 TV. I was using another companies wireless earbuds, Aukey, with no problems. As soon as I purchased the Airpods Pro I have continuous disconnect issues. Apple has to know about this issue, I am shocked they have not addressed the issue with a fix or workaround.

I reported the issue to Apple Tech support, it's been escalated to a specialist and they are researching it. The individual I spoke to had not seen the issue before ... I pointed him to this thread referencing the hundred plus people that are seeing the same issue.

This is very frustrating! I am a long time Apple fan and am excited by the potential of the fitness+ eco system. This is a major miss in basic validation and testing of the new features. Apple, please provide a response... even if you just acknowledge the issue.

I had this happen to me during a 45 min class. at 31min mark the Apple TV errored out with Device disconnected. I am using my HomePods as the sound output . I have had about 5 successful uses of Apple fitness and this is the first failure.

Apple will need to incorporate "resume" feature in next update because starting over every time a disconnect happens is NOT an option.

Same issue here. Apple TV with Apple Watch 6 and AirPods Pro connected. Can make it about 20 minutes into a work out and then connection is gone. I do notice the stats on the tv go out of sync well before the connection lost notice pops up. Very frustrating to have to restart a workout instead of being able to pick up where you left off. Apple please release a fix ASAP or I will not be renewing my subscription.

Totally agree. Purchased a brand new Apple TV after going through tons of updates, resets and hours wasted on the phone with support.... if there is no fix I will not be renewing either. Very frustrating when you have a 30 min lunch break and can’t complete a 30 min workout when it restarts...

we are having the same issues...Apple TV and Apple Watch...all software up to date. Certain this is a bug that will hopefully soon be resolved. I will echo what many others are saying...in addition to fixing the bug...Apple needs to make it so the entire workout doesn’t stop if the Watch and Apple TV disconnect.