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Apple Watch AFib not recording after first week

Watch only recorded the seventh through 13 July

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Original Title: I turned on my a fib as I was diagnosed and it quit recording after the first week. How do I get it to continue to record?

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 11

Posted on Jul 16, 2025 7:57 AM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2025 8:06 AM

Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS and Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS.
You must wear your Apple Watch at least 12 hours a day for 5 days a week to receive estimates consistently.
Heart Rate and Wrist Detection must be enabled on your Apple Watch.
AF History is not intended for use by people under 22 years old.

see also Track your AF History with Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

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Aug 26, 2025 8:06 AM in response to Less131

Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS and Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS.
You must wear your Apple Watch at least 12 hours a day for 5 days a week to receive estimates consistently.
Heart Rate and Wrist Detection must be enabled on your Apple Watch.
AF History is not intended for use by people under 22 years old.

see also Track your AF History with Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

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