Apple Watch 8 compass 180 degrees off

My new Apple Watch 8's compass is 180 degrees off. I have my iPhone sitting next to me pointing north, but my apple watch is pointing south. How do I fix this.

Posted on Mar 9, 2023 1:30 PM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2023 2:15 PM

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 more info, see:

Use the compass on Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Mar 9, 2023 2:15 PM in response to chrms1000

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 more info, see:

Use the compass on Apple Watch - Apple Support


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