Prior to the latest Watch OS update, my watch measured my pulse about once every 5 minutes. Now it is measuring my pulse every 5 seconds, killing my battery life. Can I adjust this?

Prior to the latest Watch OS update, my watch measured my pulse about once every 5 minutes. Now it is measuring my pulse every 5 seconds, killing my battery life. Can I adjust this?

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Posted on Mar 13, 2021 3:32 PM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2021 3:34 PM


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.2.3; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.;  HomePods, audioOS 14.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Mar 13, 2021 3:34 PM in response to VictorSS


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.2.3; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.;  HomePods, audioOS 14.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Prior to the latest Watch OS update, my watch measured my pulse about once every 5 minutes. Now it is measuring my pulse every 5 seconds, killing my battery life. Can I adjust this?

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