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Dopey_Dave
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Apple Watch not tracking exercise after watchOS 27.2 update

My Apple watch Recently Upgraded to watchOS 27.2. I had been using it to track my recovery from surgery. I now find that walking in our covered arena does not show up as exercise. Before the update it was helping me track how much I walked, but now, no matter how long I walk it shows up as I didn't do anything. Any thoughts on how to fiz?


Posted on Nov 7, 2026 11:34 AM

3 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Nov 7, 2026 12:58 PM in response to Dopey_Dave

Hi there


Please try this to see if this fixes your issues


  • Start a Manual Workout: Instead of letting the watch auto-detect your walk, open the Workout app on your Apple Watch and manually start an Indoor Walk (or "Other" if you are moving slowly during recovery).
  • Check Privacy and Motion Settings:
    • On your iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness and make sure Fitness Tracking and Health are toggled ON.
    • Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, go to My Watch > Privacy, and ensure Fitness Tracking and Heart Rate are toggled ON. 
  • Calibrate Your Apple Watch: The update may have affected your motion calibration data. To recalibrate:
    • Go outside for a 20-minute outdoor walk (at a normal-to-brisk pace) with your Apple Watch and iPhone, using the Outdoor Walk workout tracker. 


Dopey_Dave Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Nov 8, 2026 4:33 PM in response to WheelieNick

First day was helpful. I checked the Privacy and Motion Settings and verified as suggested. I did the "Indoor Walk". It recorded some activity. About 1/2 the rate of activity that it would record before the update. I will try the watch calibration tomorrow am, when I have a little more time.

liesl101
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Nov 9, 2026 5:36 AM in response to Dopey_Dave

I am having the same faulty fitness tracking issues after the update to iOS 27. It not only does not record steps or distance but even when I do a times workout, it fails to actually log the time correctly. For example, a 30 minute workout is logged as 5 minutes or doesn’t record at all into the fitness tracking app. I have tried all the recommended fixes, resetting, researching, making sure everything is “on”, outdoor calibration, recalibration, multiple times, and the issue continues. Incredibly frustrating.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256390413