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Does the Apple Watch work when you have tattoos?

does anyone know if the new apple watch works when you have tattoos?




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Posted on Apr 28, 2022 11:15 AM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2022 11:19 AM

Permanent or temporary changes to your skin, such as some tattoos, can impact heart rate sensor performance. The ink, pattern, and saturation of some tattoos can block light from the sensor, making it difficult to get reliable readings.


This still applies to all watches. For more info, see the 'What else affects your heart rate reading' section in:

Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Apr 28, 2022 11:19 AM in response to Jorge1918

Permanent or temporary changes to your skin, such as some tattoos, can impact heart rate sensor performance. The ink, pattern, and saturation of some tattoos can block light from the sensor, making it difficult to get reliable readings.


This still applies to all watches. For more info, see the 'What else affects your heart rate reading' section in:

Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Apr 29, 2022 1:27 AM in response to Jorge1918

You can turn Wrist detection off but there is a downside;

Turning off wrist detection affects these Apple Watch features:

When you use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch, you’ll be prompted to enter your passcode when you double-click the side button to authorize the payment.

Some Activity measurements are unavailable.

Heart rate tracking and notifications are turned off.

Apple Watch will no longer automatically lock and unlock.

Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 and later won't automatically make an emergency call even after it has detected a hard impact fall.

Does the Apple Watch work when you have tattoos?

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