Can I use the fitness app without the watch on if I have a chest monitor synced?

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Can I use the fitness app without the watch on if I have a chest monitor synced?

I would like to use my watch for the fitness and workout app but some of my workouts would damage my watch. Is it possible for me to start a workout on the watch and then take it off, continuing to track it with a chest strap?

Apple Watch 42mm, watchOS 2.2.1

Posted on Jul 19, 2016 1:31 PM

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Jonathan UK

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Jul 19, 2016 1:34 PM in response to jmsdson

With Wrist Detection enabled (which is required for features including Apple Pay), the Workout app would pause automatically once your watch was removed from your wrist. You would need to wear it again to resume the workout.

More information:

Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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