Apple Watch Apple TV and fitness+

When I start the fitness + on my iPhone 12 mini then try and put it on to Apple TV it can’t find my watch but if I open the fitness app on the TV it does

i also get buffering unless I have downloaded the video even though my internet speed is well over 100mb

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Posted on Feb 11, 2021 5:23 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2021 5:17 PM

Hi Sandra21May,


To make sure we're on the same page, you're attempting to start a Fitness+ workout on your iPhone and then cast it to your Apple TV via AirPlay?


If so, that feature is not supported at this time. To begin an Fitness+ workout, you would need to start it by opening the Fitness app on your compatible Apple TV and then connect your Apple Watch. See the details and eligible devices here:


As to the buffering, is this when using Fitness on your Apple TV or specifically your iPhone?


Let us know in a reply to this post.


Cheers!

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Feb 13, 2021 5:17 PM in response to Sandra21May

Hi Sandra21May,


To make sure we're on the same page, you're attempting to start a Fitness+ workout on your iPhone and then cast it to your Apple TV via AirPlay?


If so, that feature is not supported at this time. To begin an Fitness+ workout, you would need to start it by opening the Fitness app on your compatible Apple TV and then connect your Apple Watch. See the details and eligible devices here:


As to the buffering, is this when using Fitness on your Apple TV or specifically your iPhone?


Let us know in a reply to this post.


Cheers!

Feb 17, 2021 7:42 AM in response to Sandra21May

Hy Sandra21May,


Got it.


To clarify, if you want to ultimately do a Fitness+ workout on your Apple TV, it would need to be started on the Apple TV.


As to the buffering, if it's specifically on the Apple TV, take a look at the tips below:


Should you still encounter buffering or lagging after those steps, let us know.


Take care.

Feb 14, 2021 3:12 AM in response to Eric--F

Hi thanks for that

and yes I am starting the app on my iPhone as I find it easier to find the workouts I want but not to be

so I need to start the app and my watch will sync?

I had downloaded a couple of the works outs to my phone and they work smoothly but I can’t do that on the Apple TV.

I think my iPhone does it smoothly but TV definitely buffers and I watch Netflix Amazon Prime and Apple TV without problem

now I know my phone doesn’t work that way I’ll stop trying!!

cheers

S

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