breitling23 Author

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Tattooed and Ultra watch doesn't detect skin

I have full tattoo sleeves on both arms and my Ultra watch won't stay unlocked because it doesn't detect my skin because of the tattoos. This happens whether I manually unlock with my PIN or when I am using my phone. So I am hoping that Apple may be working on something to remedy the issue.

Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 9

Posted on Jul 21, 2023 8:54 AM

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Jul 21, 2023 8:59 AM in response to breitling23

This is a common problem with tattooed wrists. The ink blocks the light from seeing the blood in your vanes and arteries.

Search discussions.apple.com for "tattoo" and you will find many other users having the same problem.

If you think there is a technological solution, then send your feedback to

https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch/

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breitling23 Author

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Jul 21, 2023 9:02 AM in response to BobHarris

Thanks Bob. I was just hoping Apple might be working on something for it.

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