Watch goes to compass mode. What gives?

I have a fairly new Apple Watch, series 7. I just purchased it in July. Now, after 15-20 seconds of inactivity or when I get up and go for a walk, my watch-face switches to the compass face with "footsteps" at the bottom right of the screen. (see images below. I didn't move my arm.) I can get back to my watch-face screen by clicking the crown, but it's very frustrating for the watch not to stay of the standard watch-face screen. I've tried powering off and on again, but that doesn't help. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? What can I do to stop it?

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 9

Posted on Sep 20, 2022 7:09 AM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2022 2:21 PM

It's in the Watch App on your iPhone. Not iPhone Settings.


Open the Watch App on your iPhone

Tap - My Watch (lower left corner of the screen)

Tap - General

Scan down the page till you see Return to Clock

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