compass can be affected by magnetic materials in some watch bands???

[kat.hayes]

All of a sudden a message keeps popping up on my watch "compass can be affected by magnetic materials in some watch bands". I have no idea what this message means or why it is now popping up. It is a Aw6 and I am using an Apple Sports band. Anyone know what is going on?

 

[waw74]

how old is the sports band?

Apple's .... earlier Sport Loop watch bands use magnets or magnetic material that might interfere with the Apple Watch compass.

About the accuracy and performance of the Compass app on Apple Watch - Apple Support

Learn about the accuracy and performance of waypoints, elevation alerts, and the compass sensor in the Compass app on Apple Watch.

support.apple.com

 

[kat.hayes]

It came with my 6 that I got in November.

 

[jaymc]

Do you have anything on the same wrist as your WATCH such as bracelets or pins in your wrist that may interfere with the function of a compass?

 

[kat.hayes]

not at all

 

[kat.hayes]

I have had odd uncomfortable minor pain on my left hand since getting the watch when I wear it I can feel it. I use a computer a lot, and have had wrist issues before, so I just assumed it was from that. When I put the watch on my right wrist I have no issues though...no idea if these things are related or how they could be...