User level: Level 1 (7 points)Since I upgraded to WatchOS/iOS 27.2, I haven't received any Workout Buddy announcements from my Outdoor Walks. I have a Series 10 Watch, and I carry my iPhone (17 Pro) with me wherever I go. I've checked on the Workout app on the Watch, and it says that Workout Buddy is enabled, but still nothing. Any thoughts would be helpful.
Posted on Nov 4, 2026 12:51 PM
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)Nov 4, 2026 8:02 PM in response to Zoidland
The switch in the Workout app can be on and it still stays quiet. Workout Buddy only speaks when a few other things are set. On the iPhone, Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri needs Apple Intelligence on, and the language needs to be a supported one, usually English. It also talks through Bluetooth headphones or AirPods, not the watch speaker. If nothing is in your ears, you won't hear it. Start an Outdoor Walk with the headphones connected and give it a few minutes. The first comment isn't right at the start. If it's still silent, restart both devices, then open the Watch app on the iPhone > Workout and confirm Workout Buddy is on there too.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256388886