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I can’t get my Apple Watch and iPhone to sync in the Activity (Health) section.

I can’t get my Apple Watch and iPhone to sync in the Activity (Health) section.

I have tried restarting with no luck. Everything else work fine between the devices, including the iMac.

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 10:34 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2021 1:34 AM

Check your personal details are correct in your health app profile.

Make sure the watch band is snug but not too tight.

Don't wear the watch on top of any tattoos.(Very important)

Check that the 2 side buttons aren't being accidently pressed by your hand or a sleeve



On your iPhone, go to Settings, then tap on Privacy and then select Location Services option and ensure that it is enabled.


On the Location Services section, tap on System Services and then toggle the Motion Calibration & Distance option to enable it.



Then go back to the Home Screen of your iPhone and launch the Watch app.

Then,tap on My Watch option, then tap on Privacy and toggle the Heart Rate option to enable it.

Go back to My Watch section, then tap on Passcode, and toggle the Wrist Detection option to enable it.

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Oct 8, 2021 1:34 AM in response to Skiierguy1

Check your personal details are correct in your health app profile.

Make sure the watch band is snug but not too tight.

Don't wear the watch on top of any tattoos.(Very important)

Check that the 2 side buttons aren't being accidently pressed by your hand or a sleeve



On your iPhone, go to Settings, then tap on Privacy and then select Location Services option and ensure that it is enabled.


On the Location Services section, tap on System Services and then toggle the Motion Calibration & Distance option to enable it.



Then go back to the Home Screen of your iPhone and launch the Watch app.

Then,tap on My Watch option, then tap on Privacy and toggle the Heart Rate option to enable it.

Go back to My Watch section, then tap on Passcode, and toggle the Wrist Detection option to enable it.

I can’t get my Apple Watch and iPhone to sync in the Activity (Health) section.

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