Do I still get credited for move and stand goals if the Apple Watched is locked while on the wrist

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One thing I've been curious about and tried to check but haven't been able to fully confirm, is – if my Apple Watch is on my wrist but still locked (i.e. I just put it back on my wrist and have not put in my passcode):

  • If I move around, will I get credited for that fitness activity?
    (i.e. Will the active calories, exercise and stand rings still go up)
    if I later remember to put in my passcode?
  • Will the watch do heartrate and other readings and add that to Health when locked?

Best Answer

Billie Hawkins has noted about the stand goals. I checked to see if the Apple Watch would track steps.

So here was my test:

  • Take off Apple Watch (Series 3)
  • Verify locked state
  • Checked number of steps using Pedometer++ on iPhone (current steps: 8367)
  • Walk for 3 minutes around the house
  • Checked number of steps on Pedometer++ (steps shown: 8367)
  • Unlocked Apple Watch
  • Noticed that Pedometer++ changed the number of steps to 8664 (which is about right for me walking 3 mins in the house)
  • Verified number of steps on Pedometer++ Watch app (confirmed 8664 steps)

So, yes, the Apple Watch will track your steps if it is locked but will update after it has been unlocked.

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