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Apple watch keeps pausing in the middle of a run

While doing outdoor runs, apple watch keeps pausing every minute or so.


The only hintr I found here is to disable autopause.


But that cannot be the proper solution, as I actually *want* the watch to pause measuring a run *if* I am not running.

But this happens while I am actually running.


So how does the watch check if I am running, and why does it not detect me being the whole time very well in a 8-9min/km pace?


Can that be a sign of broken hardware?

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 11:33 AM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2023 11:58 AM

It could be sign that the heart rate sensors are not working properly or that maybe you are not wearing the watch properly.

Wearing your Apple Watch - Apple Support

BTW, do you have any tattoos on your wrist? That could also affect the heart rate monitoring.

Monitor your heart rate with Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Mar 19, 2023 11:58 AM in response to henningsprang

It could be sign that the heart rate sensors are not working properly or that maybe you are not wearing the watch properly.

Wearing your Apple Watch - Apple Support

BTW, do you have any tattoos on your wrist? That could also affect the heart rate monitoring.

Monitor your heart rate with Apple Watch - Apple Support


Apple watch keeps pausing in the middle of a run

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