Watch OS9 workout voice feedback

Since updating to Watch OS9 on my series 5 watch the voice feedback during workouts (I've only used outdoor walk and hiking) have been incorrect.

Previously it would read out the total distance but since the update it says 'split 2 10 minutes 30 seconds, average split 10 minutes 30 seconds' (or something very similar). The claimed average is always the same as the km just completed. It's not an average at all.

Is there anything I can do to fix this or to change it back to giving the information I got on the previous OS?


Many thanks

Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Sep 20, 2022 11:55 AM

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Sep 24, 2022 10:18 AM in response to Menuires

Hi Menuires,


Try the steps in the link below in the section titled" Calibrate your Apple Watch."


Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support


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.

Whenever you walk or run outside using the above steps, your Apple Watch continues to calibrate the accelerometer by learning your stride length at different speeds. Calibration can also improve the accuracy of your calorie calculations in the Workout app, and the calorie, distance, Move, and Exercise calculations in the Activity app. 


We recommend the steps above because they can help troubleshoot the issue you're experiencing with workout accuracy on your Apple Watch.


Post back if you still have problems after working through the steps in the link above. 


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