Sometimes, the Apple Watch can cut down users’ moving time or distance, affecting their running schedule. It can become a problem for runners who have goals set. It can happen if the person is running with both his smartphone and watch as the watch starts to use the GPS software of your phone. If you have the same issue, this article is for you. We’ll discuss how to stop Apple watch from cutting your run short.
Why does it happen?
It happens when a person runs with both devices. The phone GPS system smooths off the corners of the route, and if your Apple watch starts to use that GPS, it will automatically cut off a bit of distance every time you cross a corner, and as a result, your overall distance will be shortened.
How to stop Apple Watch from cutting your run short?
Leave your phone behind
You can leave your phone behind before going on a run as Apple watch models such as Apple Watch 3,7, and SE are supported by software updates that already have inbuilt GPS.
Turn off the Bluetooth
If you need your phone while running and can’t leave your phone behind, there is a solution for you. You just have to turn off the Bluetooth connection of your Apple watch. For this:
- Go to settings
- Find the Bluetooth option and toggle off the connection.
This will solve your issue, but you won’t be able to connect your headphones to the Apple watch after that.
Use Apps
If you want to have both your phone and watch and are not willing to turn off the Bluetooth, use this solution. You can leave your Apple watch Bluetooth turned on and use the Apple watch apps for running. The apps include Strava, RunKeeper, etc. These apps will record the run depending on your Apple watch’s GPS.
Calibrate your watch
Apple recommends it as it improves workout accuracy. For doing this, you can go on a run for 20 minutes with your Apple watch on your wrist in an area that has good reception. Now record the run using the workout app.
So, as you’re going through this article, we can assume that you are a runner and use your Apple smartwatch while running. Here are some tips for you that will improve your experience of running.
Tips to improve your running experience
Customize your data screen
You can customize your data screen and set the screen you want to see while working out. You can set the metrics you prefer to watch while running. As every runner has different preferences, Apple has different options for this. For doing it:-
Log in to the Apple Watch App in your iPhone
Go to My watch
Select Workout
Go to Workout view
Select your sports (Running, skipping, etc.)
Choose edit.
Battery saving mode
Battery life is a big issue and many Apple watch users have complained about this issue. You can turn on the power-saving mode to extend your battery life during workouts. When you turn off the power mode, the Always-On display, mobile data, and the built-in heart-rate sensors will also be turned off.
Turn off the notifications
Constant notifications while working out can be irritating. You can improve your running experience by turning it off if you want to avoid calls, texts, and emails while working out.
As Apple has removed the “Do not disturb” settings from the workout mode with watchOS 8 update, you have to use your iPhone for doing it:-
Go to settings
Click on Focus
Click on the + button and add fitness
Now you can select those contacts you only want to get calls and texts while working out.
The band should be tight
You have to make sure that the band is tight enough while working out, or it can fall off.
Conclusion
Hope you can now successfully stop Apple watch from cutting your run short. Follow the tips to improve your running experience.
Experiencing difficulties with your Device, check out our “How To” page on how to resolve some of these issues.
