About how long (minutes) does it take for the watch to automatically detect an exercise? Mainly walking
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Automatically detect an exercise
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I’d like to know as well. I started jogging and 4-5 minutes later.... nothing. My watch doesn’t detect anything, and the setting is on.
When I go for a run, if I forget it takes about 3 minutes. I dunno that it has ever detected a walk for me.
No, it should remind you automatically as long as you have Settings > Workout > Start Workout Reminder enabled (and End Workout Reminder too if you want). I don't recall the exact reminder text, but you tap on it to say yes I'm doing a walking workout.
I wish it would decect cycling. I ahve to remember to start it every time. so I got a fitbit for that and it gets it with no input on my part at all.
Mine detects at exactly 10 minutes for an outdoor, or indoor, walk. I haven't tried it for a cycling or running exercise, tho.
I'm seeing other sources that say 10 minutes too. I'm going to pay more attention later today.
It doesn't *always* get it, tho, which is of course frustrating. I have noticed that if I'm starting my walk, and keeping a rather good pace (not just strolling and stopping to pee on every bush and road sign), then it's more reliable. But if my pace is slow, quick, slow, quick then the watch won't pick it up.
Good luck!
Apple officially says "How long it takes for your watch to alert you to record a workout varies by workout type."
Start a workout on Apple Watch
Choose a workout, set goals, and view results on your Apple Watch.
support.apple.com
nope on cycling. no clue why when Fitbit can handle it. Fitbit can get a whole range of exercises automatically.
i would worry more about the Police than your AW if you are stopping to pee at every bush and sign
