Apple Watch

Stay up-to-date on the latest Apple Watch news, and learn how to get the most out of your device with our comprehensive tutorials. From updates to features to troubleshooting tips, we’ve got you covered.

How to fix your Apple Watch not tracking Workout and Activity correctly

Apple Watch not registering workout and exercise correctly

Apple Watch helps you track your Workouts and Activity goals like Move, Stand, and Exercise times for the current day and over time. But nothing is perfect, and you might run into problems with your activities being recorded inaccurately.

For instance, you completed a 45-minute workout, but your Apple Watch recorded only 10 minutes of it. Here are two ways to fix your Apple Watch not registering Workout and Exercise activities correctly.

How to see battery percentage when charging Apple Watch in Nightstand mode

No matter how you charge your Apple Watch—either via its magnetic charging cable or charging dock—doing it in Nightstand mode displays a circular indicator on the screen along with a green lightning bolt inside. The outline gets gradually tinted green to visually denote charge progress, but it's a rough estimate of how full the battery is and as such not very accurate. Here's how you can switch to a more precise percentage display.

How to take an ECG on your Apple Watch

ECG on Apple Watch

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to set up and use the ECG app on your Apple Watch, enabling you to take an electrocardiogram whenever you need, and review past results in your iPhone Health app.