Stand ring is unreliable

Stand time is not just standing still. It is movement

I know when I'm stationary in kitchen for long time cooking mine does not register unless i have lots of arm movement.

Walk around for 1 minute moving your arm and it will count.

Walk around for 1 minute with your hand in your pocket and it most likely won't count.

Hello Tlambe,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

If we understand your post correctly, you're not getting the credit towards the Stand ring. We're happy to help!

Follow the steps provided in the articles below to calibrate your Apple Watch, just to ensure that it is calibrated to your liking. It's also important to make sure you adjust your watch band for the best fit.

Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy

Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch

Also, check out the article below about using the Activity app which could be beneficial as well.

Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch

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It is accelerating and decelerating your Apple Watch, as in swinging your arms while walking.

If the Apple Watch does not detect this pattern of movement, it will not give you credit for standing.

Knitters get always hit their stand goals, and get huge step counts, all while sitting in a chair for hours on end, because they are moving their Apple Watch in a way that makes the accelerator happy.

You lay down and wave your arm and the Apple Watch will be happy. I get up and juggle. I'm standing still, but my Apple Watch is moving.

If you count arm movements, you will find that it takes about 30'ish forward/back movements to get stand credit.