HimuBar

Q: Pause Activity reading on Apple Watch

Hello,

I am a new user of Apple watch.

The "Activity" app on apple watch is fantastic and helps me track my daily movements and inspires me to move more.

However I noticed that this application collects incorrect data when I am riding my MotorBike or while travelling through Bus/Car etc. I have seen similar issues on "FitBitt" also. Is there any way we can Pause data collection while riding/travelling etc ?

My app shows I am achieving Goal ! (Which actually I am not )

 

Thanks in Advance.

Regards

HimuBar

Apple Watch, watchOS 2.2.1

Posted on Jun 13, 2016 12:14 AM

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Q: Pause Activity reading on Apple Watch

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  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jun 13, 2016 1:17 AM in response to HimuBar
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    Jun 13, 2016 1:17 AM in response to HimuBar

    Hi

     

    It is not presently possible to conveniently pause the Activity app. However, it may help to calibrate your Apple Watch. Calibration will enable it to more accurately recognise activity and make more accurate estimations, including for steps and Move goal progress in the Activity app.

     

    To calibrate your watch, follow the instructions in this article:

     

     

    When tracking your activities during general daily wear, the Activity app relies on the built-in accelerometer (which measures and interprets your arm movements). For the best results, try to allow the arm on which you are wearing your watch to swing naturally as you move around (and also do this when calibrating your watch).

     

    Activity estimations also depend on your personal information. To check that this has been entered accurately and to update it over time:

     

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Health > Edit (upper-right).

     

    More information:

    Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by D.Cohen,

    D.Cohen D.Cohen Jun 13, 2016 1:43 AM in response to HimuBar
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    Jun 13, 2016 1:43 AM in response to HimuBar

    Hi.

    End or pause your workout

    Firmly press the display and tap End or Pause. You can also swipe all the way to the left to see the option to end or pause your workout. Scroll down to save or discard your workout.

    To see your complete Activity history, your workouts, and your Achievements, open the Activity app on your iPhone. All of your data will also be stored automatically in the Health app, where it can be used by third-party apps with your permission.

    See more information here: Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jun 13, 2016 2:00 AM in response to HimuBar
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    Jun 13, 2016 2:00 AM in response to HimuBar

    D.Cohen wrote:

     

    Hi.

     

    End or pause your workout

     

    Firmly press the display ..

     

    To clarify: D.Cohen's suggestion for pausing data recording relates only to the Workout app, not to the Activity app (the subject of your question), which cannot be paused in this way.