Apple Watch GPS is inaccurate.

I have recently ran two Half marathon’s and when I finish it shows I have ran considerably less. My watch has shown me around 12.38 miles instead of the 13.1 miles of a half marathon. My girlfriend has a Garmin watch and she is right on with the mileage. I cannot see how to reset my gps. My location is turned on. What else can I do?

Posted on May 22, 2022 8:41 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2022 10:50 AM

Greetings, arnie98.


Start by calibration your Apple Watch:


"Check your settings

To make sure that your Apple Watch can get the information it needs, check these settings on your iPhone:

  1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Privacy > Location Services. 
  3. Make sure that Location Services is turned on.
  4. Scroll down, then tap System Services. 
  5. Make sure that Motion Calibration & Distance is turned on.
  6. Continue with the steps below."


"Calibrate your Apple Watch

  1. While wearing your Apple Watch, go to a flat, open outdoor area that offers good GPS reception and clear skies. 
  2. If you have Apple Watch Series 2 or later, you just need your Apple Watch. If you have Apple Watch Series 1 or earlier, bring your iPhone for GPS. Hold your iPhone in your hand, or wear it on an armband or waistband.
  3. Open the Workout app. To start, tap Outdoor Walk or Outdoor Run. To set a goal before starting, tap the ... icon.
  4. Walk or run at your normal pace for about 20 minutes.

If you don't have time to finish the workout, you can complete 20 minutes over multiple outdoor Workout sessions. If you work out at different speeds, you should also calibrate for 20 minutes at each of the speeds that you walk or run."


"Reset your calibration data

Here's how to reset your calibration data:

  1. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
  2. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Privacy > Reset Fitness Calibration Data. " Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy


If the issue continues, Contact Apple Support.


We hope this helps!


Sincerely.

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May 23, 2022 10:50 AM in response to arnie98

Greetings, arnie98.


Start by calibration your Apple Watch:


"Check your settings

To make sure that your Apple Watch can get the information it needs, check these settings on your iPhone:

  1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Privacy > Location Services. 
  3. Make sure that Location Services is turned on.
  4. Scroll down, then tap System Services. 
  5. Make sure that Motion Calibration & Distance is turned on.
  6. Continue with the steps below."


"Calibrate your Apple Watch

  1. While wearing your Apple Watch, go to a flat, open outdoor area that offers good GPS reception and clear skies. 
  2. If you have Apple Watch Series 2 or later, you just need your Apple Watch. If you have Apple Watch Series 1 or earlier, bring your iPhone for GPS. Hold your iPhone in your hand, or wear it on an armband or waistband.
  3. Open the Workout app. To start, tap Outdoor Walk or Outdoor Run. To set a goal before starting, tap the ... icon.
  4. Walk or run at your normal pace for about 20 minutes.

If you don't have time to finish the workout, you can complete 20 minutes over multiple outdoor Workout sessions. If you work out at different speeds, you should also calibrate for 20 minutes at each of the speeds that you walk or run."


"Reset your calibration data

Here's how to reset your calibration data:

  1. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
  2. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Privacy > Reset Fitness Calibration Data. " Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy


If the issue continues, Contact Apple Support.


We hope this helps!


Sincerely.

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