I was very happy with my Watch SE which worked without any problems. Now I have Watch 7 and it's constantly locking itself. I have read that it's because I have tattoos on my wrists. I don't want to limit the functionality of watch (mainly Apple Pay) by disabling wrist sensor. Is there anything else that I can do? I have seen on Reddit someone that is using some sort of glue on sensors (LOL!) but let's be serious on this... Thank you for any advices.
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Watch 7 not compatible with my tattoos
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Just turn off the blood oxygen and forget about the problems. Anyway, this function does not show real numbers, but simply uses the battery for nothing.
I don’t have tattoos on my wrist but my series 7 has locked many times since having it. Maybe not as often as you though but perhaps twice a week for me. So I’m wondering if it’s more an issue with the watch or the software.
The watch was consistently giving me readings to within 1 or 2 of a proper pulse oximeter.
The watch was consistently giving me readings to within 1 or 2 of a proper pulse oximeter.
Because Apple Watch uses any sensors in addition to determine whether they are on the wrist or not.
Most likely the problem is that they are not very tight. To fix this problem Apple just released a single loop straps.
In my case, when the watch is not very loose and not very tight, the meters show the oxygen level from 80 to 90 when the proper pulse oximeter gives me 99. Moreover, this function uses a lot of energy. I absolutely don't see the point of turning it on.
I found that to be the case as well. I compared the one on my watch to an actual one multiple times and was always on or within 1-2%.
Never seen such wrong readings. It’s always consistent with my finger pulse oximeter
Try turning on water lock. Long sleeves sometimes interact with the watch screen, causing unexpected behavior like what you describe.
I have tattoos on my wrists. I had an SE and now I have a 7. The SE constantly locked itself, and the 7 constantly locks itself. The 7 actually seems to be a bit better... or maybe I've just gotten better at keeping it in the one spot on my left wrist where the tattoo doesn't interfere with the sensors. (My right wrist is pretty hopeless.)
I find I have the best luck when I use a braided solo loop. It seems to stick to the right spot better than other types of bands. Sports bands don't really work for me very well. Sports loops are sometimes OK and sometimes not. The modern buckle works well. But then I usually wore that when I was meeting friends and such, not working out.
The only other suggestion I have is to make sure the sensors are clean.