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Why does my Apple Watch S7 suddenly stop recording my walk?

While on a walk my watch suddenly decides to stop recording or offers meaningless messages or says it is not playing something - very annoying

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Mar 2, 2022 2:46 PM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2022 12:17 PM

Hi PaulaWr,

Thanks for connecting with us here in Apple Support Communities. We can see that you're having some issues with your workout being recorded. You'll want to make sure that you Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch while working out. Please also look into recalibrating your Apple Watch as well. See the link below.

Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy

Have a nice day.

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Mar 3, 2022 12:17 PM in response to PaulaWr

Hi PaulaWr,

Thanks for connecting with us here in Apple Support Communities. We can see that you're having some issues with your workout being recorded. You'll want to make sure that you Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch while working out. Please also look into recalibrating your Apple Watch as well. See the link below.

Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy

Have a nice day.

Mar 3, 2022 2:21 PM in response to PaulaWr

Hello PaulaWr,

When you start your walk, do you normally Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch to start the workout or do you allow your Apple Watch to detect you? Also, have you tried to re restart your devices since noticing this issue? Here's how to restart your Apple Watch and iPhone:

Restart your Apple WatchRestart your iPhone

Let us know the results.

Take care!

Why does my Apple Watch S7 suddenly stop recording my walk?

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