Apple watch Series 8

If I wear watchface on underside of my wrist (watch band will be on top of my wrist) Will it record heartbeats (afib in particular) more accurately?

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9

Posted on Sep 21, 2022 8:44 PM

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Sep 22, 2022 1:16 AM in response to 23druid

the sensors will only work if you wear your Apple Watch on the top of your wrist.

That is a quote from this page;

Wearing your Apple Watch

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