New mindfulness app not working

New mindfulness app does not work properly on my Series 6 watch running WatchOS 8 with iPhone iOS 15. “Reflect” does not appear, and “Breathe” does not work. What to do to fix?

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Posted on Sep 22, 2021 6:09 AM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2021 4:38 AM

Except that turning the Watch off and on again only works until the next time the app plays dumb - you have to do this every time! Apple need to fix this rubbish fast. The only way to stop the problem coming up every day is to turn off the notifications for Mindfulness. Then you can access Mindfulness from the apps screen and it works fine. Of course, this means you might forget to use it but if it mostly doesn't work anyway, that's no real loss. It also means you have to press more buttons to access the app (unless you add it to your Watch screen). The best solution of for Apple to fix it. Cant repeat that often enough to deaf ears.

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Oct 12, 2021 12:07 PM in response to musicaviva

I have the app on Watch3. App works ok on iphone8. Watch won't do anything but ask me to start a meditation on the phone, and then it shows me only the percentage reduction in heart rate for my very first meditation. There's no "reflect", no "Breathe". No buttons. Whatsoever. Uninstalled, restarted both devices no change. It's broken. I've seen the images of what's supposed to be there... not even close. Suggestions?

Nov 22, 2021 11:16 PM in response to musicaviva

Ironic that an app designed to help you ground puts you into a tizzy! I am glad it is not just me—no matter how I tap the reminder when it appears, the screen goes to the “end of activity” screen and even the “dime” bar does nothing.

pfft.

I really like the reminder—the am one worked initially, but the end of day (and any that I have set) don’t engage. Am I just supposed to wait for it to tell me something?

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