Negative Altimeter

After a recent watchOS update (7.2) on my series 6 the altimeter complication is showing a negative value (-1,130FT) previously showed 913FT.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2020 11:49 AM

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Dec 17, 2020 10:50 AM in response to woolcap

I've had an unreliable altimeter (barometric) pretty much since I got the Series 6. It indicates about 2100 feet too high most of the time.

If I un-pair and re-pair the watch, it shows good altitude for about a day, then climbs 2000+ feet.

When I installed watchOS 7.2, it corrected the problem for one day, then high indication again.

In the elevation field of the Compass App, the error is maxed out at +/- 1650ft.

The altimeter actually works and it is very sensitive. I can raise and lower my wrist and see the altitude value change. It's just that the calibration is way off.

Talking to Apple via text chat and phone has been a huge frustration.

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