My iphone 13 and apple watch are both having compass issues. They are both off by about 120 degrees. I have done all the steps I can find and nothing is working. When facing north both devices are reading around 240 degrees. How do I fix this issue.
iPhone 13, iOS 16
The presence of magnets can affect the accuracy of any compass sensor. Apple's Leather Link, Leather Loop, Milanese Loop, and earlier Sport Loop watch bands use magnets or magnetic material that might interfere with the Apple Watch compass. The compass isn't affected by Sport Loop bands introduced in September 2019 or later, or any version of the Sport Band. For m ore info, see:
Use the compass on Apple Watch - Apple Support
Also see:
Use the compass on iPhone - Apple Support
Even iPhone EarPods and cases with external batteries can affect the compass.
The presence of magnets can affect the accuracy of any compass sensor. Apple's Leather Link, Leather Loop, Milanese Loop, and earlier Sport Loop watch bands use magnets or magnetic material that might interfere with the Apple Watch compass. The compass isn't affected by Sport Loop bands introduced in September 2019 or later, or any version of the Sport Band. For m ore info, see:
Use the compass on Apple Watch - Apple Support
Also see:
Use the compass on iPhone - Apple Support
Even iPhone EarPods and cases with external batteries can affect the compass.
I just got thinking about this some more.
Did you know that you can change the settings, of your watch and your iPhone, to use True North rather than magnetic North?
From either device, Settings > Compass, click toggle for True North
The difference weirds me out, but I wondered if maybe you were in an area with high disturbance when you were seeing 120° off 🤷♂️
Although you're not reporting a spinning radar, can you double check the settings for the last two items on this list:
Screenshot source: Use the Compass app on Apple Watch - Apple Support
I have apple stretch bands for my watch and that doesn’t explain the phone. I am near no magnets that I know of.
Both are turned on. Today it seems to be working properly and I didn’t do anything. No updates ran and I am in the same location.
Apple compass issues (iphone and watch)
