So not sure if this is a bug or if the program was designed like this, but when I select either the indoor walk or run exercise, the watch does not monitor my heart rates (I tried it with both a chest strap (Polar) and optical sensor). How does it accurately calculate calories burned if it doesn't measure my HR? Just by distance and time? Especially for me who walks on maximum incline on treadmill.
Apple Watch, watchOS 2.1
Also check this setting:
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Workout - if it is presently turned on, turn off Power Saving Mode.
(This mode turns off the heart rate sensor for runs and walks, so can be used to preserve battery life during long workouts).
If you have not yet done so, it may also help to update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software, starting with your iPhone (your question indicates that your watch is not up to date):
Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
I reset the watch and it's still the same. The HR monitor does not turn on at all (no green light). Actually if I select indoor walk/run, and scroll through the different measurements (distance, elapsed time, calories, etc) I don't even see the HR option. Whereas if I select either "Other" or Elliptical exercise, I see the HR option and it works fine. So I think it's just that the watch doesn't measure HR under indoor run/walk.
Hi Mike
It may help to check the following settings:
- On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness - check that both Fitness Tracking and Health are enabled.
- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Privacy > Motion & Fitness - check that Heart Rate and Fitness Tracking are both enabled.
I would reset it once
Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Also make sure it is snug with a good fit
Your heart rate. What it means, and where on Apple Watch you’ll find it. - Apple Support
Thanks Jonathan, checked those two settings and they are both on.
Thanks so much! That did the trick!
You're most welcome! 🙂
Indoor walk/run - HR monitor not working?
