Why doesn’t my exercise ring move when I walk?

Why doesn’t my exercise ring move when I walk?

It all comes down to Apple’s definition of Exercise. In the Health app, it says: “Every full minute of movement equal to or exceeding the intensity of a brisk walk counts towards your daily Exercise Minutes.” So, if you are walking at a pace that Apple doesn’t consider a “brisk walk”, you’re out of luck.

Why is my Apple Watch not counting my move?

Tap Privacy > Location Services. Make sure that Location Services is turned on. Scroll down, then tap System Services. Make sure that Motion Calibration & Distance is turned on.

Why is my exercise ring on my Apple Watch not working?

Check to see if Wrist Detection is turned on What is this? One reason why your activity rings are blank is that Wrist Detection may be off. To turn on Wrist Detection, go to the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Select Passcode and scroll down to Wrist Detection to make sure it is on.

How do you get the exercise ring to move?

Close your Exercise ring by completing at least 30 minutes of activity at or above a brisk walk. The Exercise ring shows how many minutes of brisk activity you’ve completed, whether you’re just moving at a fast pace or doing a specific workout in the Workout app.