A couple of questions about Apple Watch. How to make sure GPS on Apple Watch is working

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At a recent conference in San Francisco on September 7, 2016 by Apple were presented not only new iPhone And AirPods headphones. Among other things, another model popular among athletes "smart watch" Apple Watch Series 2 with GPS module. The latter have not been updated for two years.

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What's new?

While unique characteristics have long been known about the new iPhone 7, almost nothing clear and accurate has been reported about the iWatch device. But it is already clear that new model has the following features:

High-quality waterproof function, the gadget will even withstand immersion under water.
The screen brightness is much higher (a setup guide is available at the link provided).
A more modernized chipset is used, which has increased the speed by half and improved the graphics.
Built-in GPS module in Apple Watch Series 2.

The last one is worth dwelling on in more detail.

Why does iWatch need a GPS module?

The second series of smartwatches is likely to become a popular device among athletes. Since this unique mode for smartwatches is turned on only when training in the fresh air. For example, when walking or running, such a gadget will help you track your performance without using iPhone. A person goes in for sports, and the watch builds a track. The display will not only indicate the distance and speed of movement, but also the athlete’s pulse.

A small nuance

However, when you turn on the Apple Watch Series 2 for the first time, the GPS module of which has not been activated before, it may turn out that the device does not work entirely correctly. When starting a training regimen, it is not always possible to build the right path first. The first time the path lines are most often:

performed roughly;
with large discrepancies with the map.

There are two reasons for this:

lack of calibration;
inaccuracies of built-in maps (for example, Yandex.Navigator and Yandex.Maps).

The second problem cannot be fixed, but the first problem is completely solvable. Required GPS calibration Apple Watch 2. To complete it you need:

go to the developer's website;
follow the instructions provided.

After the operation, the track is built with maximum accuracy, even if there is:

difficult path;
visiting shops or other buildings.

Autonomy of work with disabled GPS

The manufacturer indicates an operating time of 18 hours. But everyone understands that the indicator is relative. The duration of operation without recharging depends entirely on the intensity of use. If you turn off GPS in the Apple Watch Series 2 (more precisely, do not use functions where the module is needed), the device will last longer without recharging.
Accordingly, the less actively you use the new features of the gadget, the longer the device works offline mode. Photo: GPS module in iWatch 2

The difference between Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2 is small - the latter has a slightly brighter display, is waterproof and has built-in GPS. The latter was especially praised at the presentation as the ability to use the watch independently of the iPhone. If previously, in order to listen to music and monitor the distance traveled while jogging, you had to have a phone and watch with you, now you can leave your iPhone at home, limiting yourself to an Apple Watch with pre-loaded music.

However, GPS on the Apple Watch is not implemented clearly. watchOS doesn't even have a telltale sign to indicate that GPS is active. You can only track its work after the fact by synchronizing the data with your iPhone.

How to make sure GPS on Apple Watch is working?

To activate GPS on Apple Watch, you need to check the corresponding setting on your iPhone. It sounds funny, but even having received its own GPS, the Apple Watch remains completely dependent on the iPhone, and it is still impossible to use them separately.

You can do this as follows: “Settings”> Privacy”> “Location Services”. In this menu, you need to make sure that location services are turned on, and also turn on the “Motion Accounting Calibration” service.

The next step is to put on Apple hand Watch and run standard application"Training". After opening the application, you need to select the type of workout (walking or running), the goal (specific or none) and start the workout. After this, you need to let the application work for 20 minutes, during which time it will calibrate accurately GPS operation and the accelerometer built into the Apple Watch.

Apple Watch uses intelligent system, which improves the accuracy of data collection with each workout - the more you exercise, the more accurately the accelerometer records data. You can only analyze the accuracy of the data that Apple Watch collects with using iPhone, the application on the watch screen only shows general information. If you think they are wrong, you need to recalibrate your Apple Watch.

To do this, on your iPhone, launch the Watch app, go to the My Watch tab, then tap Privacy > Motion & Fitness > Reset Calibration Data.

The most personal device Apple history and the newest addition to the Apple product ecosystem will be available on April 24th. The company positions Apple Watch as an ultra-precise watch, a personal device for instant communication, and a fundamentally new assistant for health and fitness.

The Apple Watch, although it looks like a watch, is actually a multifunctional mini-computer. The device can serve as music player, like an iPod, a fitness tracker and heart rate monitor, a communication device that allows you to accept/reject calls and respond to SMS. The watch can also act as an iPhone viewfinder, wallet replacement and remote control remote control home electronics.

Due to the completely new form factor, traditional methods of controlling the device are not suitable. For this reason, Apple has developed a number of fundamentally new techniques. Read on in our article to learn how to interact with Apple Watch.

1. Scrolling and zooming

Apple Watch has special technologies including digital crown Digital Crown which provides convenient way scrolling, zooming, smooth navigation and helps avoid blocking the display with your hand. Apple calls the wheel the most revolutionary way to navigate since the Click Wheel on the iPod and multi-touch technology on the iPhone.

2. Return to the main screen

To return to home screen, just single click on the Digital Crown. It behaves almost like the Home button.

3. Siri

4. Switch apps

Double-clicking the Digital Crown switches between the watch face and latest application. A simplified analogue of the multitasking panel on the iPhone.

5. Universal access

Triple-click on the Digital Crown to open the control section universal access. On the "smart" Apple watch, just like on the iPhone and iPad, there are a number of settings for people with disabilities.

6. Friends

Click the button on the side to open the “Friends” section: avatars of people with whom you always need to stay in touch will appear here. Tap to send a message, make a call, send a drawing, or send your heartbeat.

7. Turn on and off

To turn off Apple Watch, press and hold the button on the side. After a few seconds, buttons to force close apps and turn off your Apple Watch will appear. To turn on the watch, just press the side button once.

8. Apple Pay

Double click on the button on the side to call Apple Pay. After authorization on iPhone 5 or iPhone 6, payment service will work as long as the watch remains on your wrist.

9. Screenshots

To take a screenshot from Apple screen Watch, you need to press the Digital Crown and the side button at the same time.

10.Force touch

The Retina display with Force Touch on Apple Watch recognizes the difference between a touch and a press, suggesting new way quick transition to the corresponding controls. Force touch works like a right mouse click, which causes context menu on traditional computers.

How to make sure GPS on Apple Watch is working?

To activate GPS on Apple Watch, you need to check the corresponding setting on your iPhone. It sounds funny, but even having received its own GPS, the Apple Watch remains dependent on the iPhone - to upload music to it you need a phone, without synchronization with iPhone watch will not turn on, and all basic settings are made through the proprietary application or settings in iOS.

You can enable GPS on your Apple Watch in Settings > Privacy > Location Services. In this menu, you need to make sure that location services are turned on, and also turn on the “Motion Accounting Calibration” service.

The next step is to put your Apple Watch on your hand and launch the standard “Training” application. After opening the application, you need to select the type of workout (walking or running), the goal (specific or none) and start the workout. After this, you need to let the application run for 20 minutes to initial setup, during this time it will accurately calibrate the operation of GPS and the accelerometer built into the Apple Watch.

Apple Watch uses an intelligent system that improves the accuracy of data collection with each workout - the more you exercise, the more accurately the accelerometer records data. You can only analyze the accuracy of the data that Apple Watch collects using your iPhone; the app on the watch screen only shows general information. If you think they are wrong, you need to recalibrate your Apple Watch.

To do this, on your iPhone, launch the Watch app, go to the My Watch tab, then tap Privacy > Motion & Fitness > Reset Calibration Data.

About two weeks ago I decided to try to “enter” the topic - I bought the very first version (steel, with sapphire crystal) inexpensively. It was needed only as a heart rate monitor and a bunch of integration features with the iPhone (on the iPhone since 2009, on the Mac too). Before this, I had a Xiaomi bracelet, it seemed to measure my pulse quite well (compared with the Heart Rate and a blood pressure monitor that is worn on the wrist), but the Xiaomi app for iPhone was depressing. Moreover, in a state of rest (which is important) it was not possible to issue “alerts” and other “alarms” about an increased heart rate. Actually, that’s why I decided to try the Apple watch.
The heart rate monitor and applications for measuring heart rate are great, just super. But two things were depressing - the “zero” version of the watch on watchOS4 (the other was unavailable because previous owner he “untied” the watch from himself, after which the watch urgently asked for the most latest firmware) slows down the device terribly (however, the trick also happened to my phone on version 10.3.3, that is, the clock refused to “pair” with the tenth IOS version and I had to put the 11th, bitch). Autonomy also pissed me off. The watch lasted for about a day and a half only in B&W display mode. Wrist screen activation has been disabled.
Further. I liked the principle of operation of the device. The “zero” version was successfully sold and version 2 (which is waterproof and with GPS, but this time aluminum) was purchased. By changing generations of watches, the goal was to achieve smaller brakes and more promising autonomy indicators. As a result, the brakes disappeared. But the battery life is strange. Firstly, gen2 is no longer in black and white mode, but in color (50% brightness). There are also no unnecessary applications that require something (from unnecessary notifications to turning on GPS). And the watch only lasts for two days (at night the watch is also on the wrist to monitor heart rate at rest), maximum, despite the fact that the screen is activated with a flick of the wrist was turned off after testing.

Questions: 1) about activating the screen with a wave of the hand/wrist - most often this drained the battery after driving - the screen turned on every 30 seconds. Is this somehow “curable” or “self-learning”? 2) Even if screen activation with a “swipe” is turned on, is it really impossible to configure it in any way so that it turns off ITSELF at certain hours (like the “do not disturb” mode in the iPhone)? Otherwise, if you forget to turn it off manually at night, you can get hit on the forehead from your wife for waving your hand so suddenly in a dream, and the screen lit up and woke up those closest to you)) 3) Well, the third question - films are glued to aluminum watches to protect the screen or No? I've heard horror stories that, unlike the sapphire screen, the cheap version of the watch gets scratched very quickly.

That seems to be all for now. Thanks for all kinds of answers.