You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

chrms1000 Author

Level 1

4 points

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

Top-ranking reply

javaliga

Level 10

119,863 points

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

View in context

Apple Watch 8 compass 180 degrees off

Similar questions