My Apple Watch can't see my arm through my tattoo. What to do?
I bought a watch, they can't see the arm through the tattoo. What to do?
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Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8
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Apple says;
Permanent or temporary changes to your skin, such as some tattoos, can also impact heart rate sensor performance. The ink, pattern and saturation of some tattoos can block light from the sensor, making it difficult to get reliable readings.
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