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My watch refers to me as Home in the fitness app instead of by my name. How do I change it?

Why does my fitness app refer to me as Home instead of my name?

Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Apr 21, 2023 6:41 AM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2023 2:16 PM

On the paired iPhone edit your nickname or short name in Conta\cts:

About Short Name on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Apr 21, 2023 2:16 PM in response to mamalecky

On the paired iPhone edit your nickname or short name in Conta\cts:

About Short Name on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Apr 21, 2023 10:27 AM in response to mamalecky

If it only happens on the watch, perhaps this article will help:

Change the name of your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Apr 21, 2023 1:05 PM in response to mamalecky

That didn't do it.

any other ideas? I unpaired and repaired my watch and phone

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