How do I permanently disable workout buddy voice prompts in the Workout app?

The workout app interjects voice prompts because turning off voice feedback does not disable “workout buddy”. How can I terminate Buddy? ***



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Original Title: Terminate Workout Buddy

Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 26

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 11:06 AM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2026 11:50 AM

On Apple Watch, open the Workout app, choose a workout, tap the Settings icon (three dots) > Workout Buddy > Toggle off. Note that this must be done (as far as I know) separately for each type of workout, I can't find one setting that turns it off for all workouts.


During a Workout: Swipe right, then tap Mute to stop audio feedback.

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Mar 3, 2026 11:50 AM in response to rawitten

On Apple Watch, open the Workout app, choose a workout, tap the Settings icon (three dots) > Workout Buddy > Toggle off. Note that this must be done (as far as I know) separately for each type of workout, I can't find one setting that turns it off for all workouts.


During a Workout: Swipe right, then tap Mute to stop audio feedback.

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How do I permanently disable workout buddy voice prompts in the Workout app?

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