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Hi everyone,
I'm trying to make my Apple Watch Series 8 automatically detect my outdoor walks, but seems that it is not doing so, sometimes it will register some minutes in hours of walking.
Basically I tried everything mentioned in this article: https://www.myhealthyapple.com/automatic-workout-detection-not-working-on-apple-watch-fix-it-today/ with no avail.
Any tips?
Thank you in advance
Apple Watch Series 8
Hello EliteHawk,
Thanks for updating us with that information.
We can help with getting starting on calibrating your Apple Watch to see if that may improve the Workout experience for you. Take a look at the steps below to get started on your paired iPhone, and be sure your paired iPhone has the latest iOS version as well. The remaining steps can be found in this resource: Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support
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.
If you see an update is available on your iPhone, be sure to complete a backup prior to installing it. We'll include a resource with steps to back up and update your iPhone here: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Should you need further assistance, reach out directly to Apple Support to continue checking into this with you.
Have a great day!
Hello EliteHawk,
Thanks for updating us with that information.
We can help with getting starting on calibrating your Apple Watch to see if that may improve the Workout experience for you. Take a look at the steps below to get started on your paired iPhone, and be sure your paired iPhone has the latest iOS version as well. The remaining steps can be found in this resource: Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support
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.
If you see an update is available on your iPhone, be sure to complete a backup prior to installing it. We'll include a resource with steps to back up and update your iPhone here: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Should you need further assistance, reach out directly to Apple Support to continue checking into this with you.
Have a great day!
Hi EliteHawk,
Thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities!
If your Apple Watch is running the latest watchOS (Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support), you'll want to confirm that the Watch setting are set to remind you to begin your workout.
Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Have a good one!
Hi Trish313,
thank you for replying.
I can confirm that I'm on the latest watchOS version (9.1) and that I already have configured these settings as you mentioned but I am still experiencing that issue.
Hey EliteHawk,
Does it show workout reminder turned on as listed here: Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support after completing the steps below?
"To turn this setting on or off, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Workout, then go to Start Workout Reminder. "
Best regards.
Thanks for replying, EliteHawk, and that additional info. As of right now, this is not adjustable, so please let Apple know you would like this feature here:
Have a great day and thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
Hi K_Wall44,
Yes, the settings is turned on.
I’m starting thinking there is something off with the GPS related settings, since the hand washing reminder when at home is not working either.
Thank you and Regards,
Luca
Hi Brandon_J_321,
thank your for your helpful reply.
I can confirm that after several checks, I am now able to have my outdoor walks automatically detected after 15' of it (except for one time where I pressed "Finish" once and then there is the other page with the "Finish" button, I didn't click it and was like "stuck" there unable to add more workouts until I click finish, it's a bit of UI/UX issue but nothing too serious).
Thank you again because it is a really important feature for me.
Just one last question: the 15' threshold for automatic workout recogition can be changed? I.e. moving it to 10 instead.
Thank you and Regards,
Luca
Automatic outdoor walk on Apple Watch Series 8
