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Since I started the Workout app on my Apple Watch 10, the App is constantly active on the screen. I would rather activate it when I need it by being able to Start and Stop it on demand.
Thanks for your help.
Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11
Oh, I get what you're saying! It sounds like the Auto-Workout Detection feature on your Apple Watch is kicking in and starting workouts automatically. You can switch this off and go fully manual so the app only starts when you tell it to. Here’s how to do that:
1. Turn Off Auto-Workout Detection:
2. Manually Start/Stop Workouts:
To stop the workout, swipe right on the Workout screen and tap End when you’re done.
That way, the app won’t pop up or start workouts unless you do it yourself.
Let me know if that works for you!
Oh, I get what you're saying! It sounds like the Auto-Workout Detection feature on your Apple Watch is kicking in and starting workouts automatically. You can switch this off and go fully manual so the app only starts when you tell it to. Here’s how to do that:
1. Turn Off Auto-Workout Detection:
2. Manually Start/Stop Workouts:
To stop the workout, swipe right on the Workout screen and tap End when you’re done.
That way, the app won’t pop up or start workouts unless you do it yourself.
Let me know if that works for you!
Thanks for your clear explanations.
How to switch Workout from Auto to manual
