To calibrate your Apple Watch for indoor runs, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone: Locate the Watch app on your iPhone’s home screen and tap on it to launch it. The Watch app has a black icon with an image of a watch on it.
2. Tap the “My Watch” tab: Once you have opened the Watch app, you will see a tab at the bottom of the screen labeled “My Watch.” Tap on this tab to proceed.
3. Go to the Privacy settings: On the My Watch screen, you will find a list of options. Scroll down until you see “Privacy” and tap on it.
4. Reset Fitness Calibration Data: Within the Privacy settings, you will find an option called “Reset Fitness Calibration Data.” Tap on this option to proceed with the calibration process.
5. Confirm the calibration reset: When you tap on “Reset Fitness Calibration Data,” a confirmation pop-up will appear on the screen. This pop-up will inform you that this action will reset the calibration data for all workouts and activities. If you are sure about resetting the calibration, tap on “Reset Calibration Data” to confirm.
6. Start an indoor run: After you have reset the calibration data, you can start an indoor run to recalibrate your Apple Watch. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch, swipe right or left until you find the “Indoor Run” activity, and tap on it to select it.
7. Run at a comfortable pace: Begin your indoor run at a comfortable pace. It is recommended to run for at least 20 minutes to allow the Apple Watch to gather enough data for calibration.
8. End the workout: Once you have completed your indoor run, swipe right on the Apple Watch screen and tap the red “End” button to finish the workout.
9. Review the workout details: After ending the workout, you can review the details of your indoor run on your Apple Watch or in the Fitness app on your iPhone. This information includes distance, duration, average pace, and other relevant metrics.
By following these steps, you can calibrate your Apple Watch for indoor runs, ensuring accurate tracking of your workouts. It’s worth noting that the calibration process may take a few runs to provide precise results, so consistency is key.
Personal Experience: I have personally calibrated my Apple Watch for indoor runs using these steps, and I found it to be a straightforward process. The accuracy of the distance and pace improved after a few calibration runs, and it has been a reliable tool for tracking my indoor workouts ever since.