Workout app on child's Apple Watch SE

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kijana2013 Author

Level 1

5 points

Workout app on child's Apple Watch SE

My son wants to use the Workout app on his Apple Watch SE. The app indicates that it is appropriate for age 4+ and he is much older than that. I notice that if Content and Privacy Restrictions are enabled on his account under Screen Time then the app disappears from the app list on the Watch. However if C&P category is disabled then the app appear for him to use. I am trying to figure out how he can access this app while some of the Content/Privacy Restrictions are still in place. I tried to disable restrictions one at a time under the C&P category but that did not help.

Apple, is there a way for kids to use this fitness app while parents can still protect their privacy and restrict their access to inappropriate content?

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Aug 24, 2023 4:58 PM

Answer 1

bryanr14

Community Specialist

Aug 25, 2023 1:19 PM in response to kijana2013

Hi kijana2013,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. Our recommendation is to verify that Fitness is turned on as an allowed app within the settings for Content & Privacy Restrictions. This may help your son to use the Workout app with having Content & Privacy Restrictions turned on. To verify this you can go on the iPhone and go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps > Fitness. This is a step that may help and we look forward to hearing back from you with an update.

Kind regards.

Answer 2

Jan 12, 2024 5:01 PM in response to bryanr14

iPhone SE

iOS 17.2.1

Apple Watch Model A1891, Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Aluminium; software is up-to-date

I have the Fitness app on my phone, but Fitness does not appear in the list of Allowed Apps. I have allowed Workout (and many other apps) in ScreenTime, but Workout (and many other apps) are greyed out on my Apple Watch. It's very frustrating.

Answer 3

kijana2013 Author

Level 1

5 points

Sep 29, 2023 2:58 PM in response to bryanr14

Thank you bryanr14, your instructions did it and he can now use the Workout and Fitness apps.

Answer 4

bailier

Community Specialist

Sep 30, 2023 8:38 AM in response to kijana2013

Hi kijana2013,

Thanks for the update. We're happy to hear that worked.

Have a great day!

Answer 5

SeanS78

Level 1

8 points

Jan 5, 2024 3:45 AM in response to bailier

Have the same issue, fitness app can’t be downloaded to child’s iPad, it’s 7th generation, ios17.2, app is enabled under content and privacy restrictions. Any ideas?

Workout app on child's Apple Watch SE

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