anthony63

Q: activity with when watch locked

The Activity App does not work until the watch is unlocked via the iPhone, is there away to have the activity App running without the unlocking via the iPhone?

Apple Watch Sport 38mm, watchOS 2.1, null

Posted on Mar 11, 2016 6:12 AM

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Mar 11, 2016 6:27 AM in response to anthony63
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    Mar 11, 2016 6:27 AM in response to anthony63

    Hi Anthony

     

    You might prefer to use these settings:

     

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General > Wrist Detection - turn this on.

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Passcode > Turn Passcode on (choose either a Simple Passcode or a more complex one).

    - Also on the Passcode settings screen, enable Unlock with iPhone.

     

    After putting it on your wrist, your watch will then unlock after whatever you do first: either unlocking your watch manually (by entering the passcode) or unlocking your iPhone.

     

    It will then remain unlocked (including when the screen is asleep) until you remove it from your wrist. When you remove your watch, it will lock automatically.

     

    Whilst you are wearing your watch on your wrist, the Activity app will then continue to record your activity.

     

    More information:

    https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd748b87e2a

    Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by anthony63,

    anthony63 anthony63 Mar 11, 2016 6:38 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Mar 11, 2016 6:38 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    Jonathan,

    Thanks for your quick response, I have all the those setting as stated but unfortunately it still does not work.  It requires me to unlock watch via iPhone only.

    This might be because I have to use my company's special security setting.

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Mar 11, 2016 6:44 AM in response to anthony63
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    Mar 11, 2016 6:44 AM in response to anthony63

    You're welcome!

     

    In that case, you may wish to consult your device administrator. Corporate configuration profiles can impose various rules and restrictions on Apple Watch.