Can you please post an update about it when you have a chance to recalibrate? I tried that with 7.0 and it didn't help, and I haven't tried again with the newer updates.
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Can’t get VO2 Max readings
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Can you please post an update about it when you have a chance to recalibrate? I tried that with 7.0 and it didn't help, and I haven't tried again with the newer updates.
I'm getting VO2 readings but they are bonkers, jumping up and down by 10 points. Just crazy stuff.
It worked, recalibrated and went for a 20 minute walk and now it is both listing my Series 6 as a data source and recording VO2.
Brian
That is great to hear! I may just go ahead and do that on my S4 after I complete my monthly challenge (just 7 more minutes to go
).Did it start recording VO2 on the first walk after resetting the fitness data?
Yup, the first one.That is great to hear! I may just go ahead and do that on my S4 after I complete my monthly challenge (just 7 more minutes to go
Did it start recording VO2 on the first walk after resetting the fitness data?
Brian
Just tried that and no luck. Not a flat surface, but it definitely did record my heart rate for the whole duration.
I wonder if I should have rebooted the watch after resetting the fitness data?
Not a flat surface, but it definitely did record my heart rate for the whole duration.I wonder if I should have rebooted the watch after resetting the fitness data?
This is my v02 max from 3rd November till yesterday.
I’ve been improving my score since having an issue in October and have had several scans/tests for it.
iI was initially bothered by the backward steps until I realised that the significant lower scores are from my Apple Watch 5 and the higher ones from my Apple Watch 6.
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Had no readings since October and what did the trick for me was to disable Bluetooth on my iPhone before I went for a run. After that, I had straight seven days of VO2max readings. Strangely, it stopped again on Dec 8th, no idea what happened since. Will give it a try again today.
no reading in the last year, but I do not run/walk outside (that I would track, do a lot of mountain biking though).
I looked in the Fitness app (phone) today and noticed in Trends, Cardio Fitness that there was no entry but when clicking on "Learn more" I was brought to the Health app and there I could setup Cardio fitness tracking ... so maybe something will start to show in the next few days
I looked in the Fitness app (phone) today and noticed in Trends, Cardio Fitness that there was no entry but when clicking on "Learn more" I was brought to the Health app and there I could setup Cardio fitness tracking ... so maybe something will start to show in the next few days
I’ve been having the same issue. My last reading was in august from my series 5 & not a single reading on my series 6, not even listed as a source in the health app. I went for a 25 minute walk this morning after the update to 7.2 & still the same issue. Reset/recalibrated & will try again later. Very frustrating
I am having the same exact issue! I thought it was because I’ve only had my watch for about 3 weeks (series 6) but even after the update there is no VO2/cardio fitness data at all. I already re calibrated & reset as well and nothing. I wonder why it doesn’t work?
Have you tried switching off Bluetooth on your iPhone before going for a walk? This did the trick for me. You have to switch it off in settings, control centre is not sufficient.
good for you, but that is not a solution ...
I went for a min bike this morning and tracked as usual with the outdoor cycling workout and no VO2 reading ...
My understanding VO2 max will only be calculated with outside run, walks and hikes.
But I thought that watchOS 7.2 changed that? Or am I mistaken? And if I am, what did 7.2 add in terms of feature for vo2?
Edit: I was wrong, from Apple's news release:
"Apple Watch already estimates average and higher levels of VO2 max during vigorous outdoor walks, runs, or hikes..."
"watchOS 7 also allows Apple Watch to take cardio fitness measurements as users walk throughout the day, whether or not they are tracking a workout"
Cardio fitness notifications are available today on Apple Watch
With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level and receive notifications about it in the Health app on iPhone.
www.apple.com
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