Series 2 Workout GPS Map

[testcard]

I got my new Series 2 42mm SS on Friday, and thought I'd try the GPS function today. Went out for an Outdoor Walk today without my iPhone. When I got back, I opened the iPhone Activity app and all the data from the walk seemed to be there, except for a GPS map of my route. Am I missing something?

 

[jsmitty]

I got my new Series 2 42mm SS on Friday, and thought I'd try the GPS function today. Went out for an Outdoor Walk today without my iPhone. When I got back, I opened the iPhone Activity app and all the data from the walk seemed to be there, except for a GPS map of my route. Am I missing something?

You should be able to select the "workout" icon in the activity app and see the route like this screenshot.

 

[DeNachtwacht]

By the way, also with a series 2 it's a good idea to do the first 2-3 runs WITH you iPhone, because the motion sensors can help to make the calculations more precise.

 

[Julien]

By the way, also with a series 2 it's a good idea to do the first 2-3 runs WITH you iPhone, because the motion sensors can help to make the calculations more precise.

Not true or needed. The Watch has a gyroscope and accelerometer too. There is no need to carry the iPhone in relation to calibration with a S2.

....calibrate your Apple Watch...If you don’t have an Apple Watch Series 2, bring your iPhone...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204516

 

[testcard]

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You should be able to select the "workout" icon in the activity app and see the route like this screenshot.

Got all the data similar to your screenshot for my Outdoor Walk, except for the Route and Weather data.

 

[ftaok]

Got all the data similar to your screenshot for my Outdoor Walk, except for the Route and Weather data.

Make sure you have the location services selections correct.

 

[testcard]

Make sure you have the location services selections correct.

Thanks - just checked that and Location Services settings are correct. Just tried another short Outdoor Walk and still no GPS data.

 

[testcard]

Should have followed my own advice to others! Re-paired Watch and GPS data is now working.

 

[DeNachtwacht]

Not true or needed. The Watch has a gyroscope and accelerometer too. There is no need to carry the iPhone in relation to calibration with a S2.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204516

True, but that's not the sensor I am talking about... the watch lacks barometer support (although ifixit did find the device in the watch, Apple did not yet add software support for it) and this is _essential_ for accurate measurements unless you're running in a completely flat landscape which is hard to find... inlees ofcourse you're not running on the street but on a running track.

 

[Julien]

...it's a good idea to do the first 2-3 runs WITH you iPhone, because the motion sensors can help to make the calculations more precise.

True, but that's not the sensor I am talking about... the watch lacks barometer support (although ifixit did find the device in the watch, Apple did not yet add software support for it) and this is _essential_ for accurate measurements unless you're running in a completely flat landscape which is hard to find... inlees ofcourse you're not running on the street but on a running track.

The barometer is not a motion sensor. Also the iPhone's barometer can't be 'calibrated' to the Watch. In order for the Watch to use the iPhone's barometer you would need to have the iPhone with you all the time when using the Workout app and not just "the first 2-3 runs". Also it looks like the Activity app uses geological data bases (example: https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/ngm-bin/ngm_compsearch.pl) to calculate elevation gains/losses when using with GPS. Many running/biking activity trackers use this method for elevation calculation.