Apple Watch cannot broadcast heart rate

Yes, I know how "tight" Apple is about their integration with others, and so they do not have a "broadcast HR" feature on the Apple Watch, like Garmin. But I am trying to use an AppleTV app (Rouvy) with the Apple Watch. Why can't I send the HR data to the AppleTV? :-(


Yes, I know Apple will say it is the AppleTV (or iPad/iPhone) app developer's responsibility to handle the Apple Watch. :-(

Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)

Posted on Apr 9, 2025 10:38 AM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2025 10:44 AM

No one here in this user-to-user forum can answer "why" Apple does what they do (or doesn't do). And Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:


Product Feedback - Apple


Note that if you are using Apple Fitness+ on your Apple TV with your Apple Watch, you will see your heartrate data.

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Apr 9, 2025 10:44 AM in response to mikigal

No one here in this user-to-user forum can answer "why" Apple does what they do (or doesn't do). And Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:


Product Feedback - Apple


Note that if you are using Apple Fitness+ on your Apple TV with your Apple Watch, you will see your heartrate data.

Apr 9, 2025 11:12 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

I yet to see any feedback to all my suggestions at Product Feedback - Apple... Feels like the same result as just venting here: nothing. Also, one could interpret my "why" question as "what am I doing wrong", but of course it was just a rhetorical question. We all know why. And yes, I have the freedom to return the watch (as well as my Mac Mini) if I can't make any progress. I still have a few weeks to decide.


There's another reason I am a bit skeptical about the feedback pages is that when I tried to leave a feedback about the Fitness app, it was not there in the list.



I am not talking about the paid service of Fitness+, listed under "services".

Apr 9, 2025 12:49 PM in response to mikigal

mikigal wrote:

I yet to see any feedback to all my suggestions at Product Feedback - Apple...

Apple specifically states on the feedback page that you won't get a response. The only "response" would be if they made the change you requested.


Also, one could interpret my "why" question as "what am I doing wrong", but of course it was just a rhetorical question. We all know why.

I don't know why. If you know why (or think you do), please enlighten us. But remember, speculation is not permitted.

There's another reason I am a bit skeptical about the feedback pages is that when I tried to leave a feedback about the Fitness app, it was not there in the list.

Your question is about the Apple Watch. Use that option.


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