Apple Watch Series 8 DOES NOT recognize standing

My three month old series 8 watch does not recognize standing. I have reset, re-synced, paired/unpaired etc and it does not work. Can anyone help please

Posted on Jan 1, 2023 06:54 AM

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LD150

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Posted on Jan 1, 2023 08:44 AM

You need to stand up from your seat when asked and move around a little for a minute, or until it pings a success message.

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Jan 1, 2023 08:44 AM in response to aobrien4

You need to stand up from your seat when asked and move around a little for a minute, or until it pings a success message.

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Jan 1, 2023 11:56 AM in response to LD150

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