I’ve used my Apple Watch series 8 twice since getting it last week and both times it hasn’t counted my first swim lap. Any help appreciated!
Apple Watch Series 8
I've done all these things each time but it still seems to be skipping laps. I'll do 2 laps of the 25m pool and on some occasions it will only count one lap, giving an odd number at the end of the return lap? Any other thoughts?
Hello Swimmeraus,
Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
We understand you're looking for assistance with your swim laps being counted correctly, right?
If we have that correct, be sure you're starting a swimming workout to see if that may improve the details as opposed to allowing the Apple Watch to recognize the workout. That may help in logging the first lap, and we'll include details below to do this, if needed. You can find additional details to help with the improvement of the data, here: Swim with your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Start a swimming workout
Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) aren't suitable for swimming. Learn about the water resistance of your Apple Watch.
1. Open the Workout app.
2. Scroll to Pool Swim or Open Water Swim. Use Pool Swim for laps in a pool and Open Water Swim for swimming in places like a lake or ocean.
3. Tap to start the workout or tap the more buttonto set a calorie, distance, or time goal.
4. For Pool Swim, turn the Digital Crown to set the pool length. This helps your Apple Watch accurately measure your laps and distance. Then tap Start.
5. Wait for the three-second countdown. To skip the countdown, tap the screen.
We hope this is able to help.
Have a great day!
Swimmeraus,
You may wish to try reaching out to the Apple Support Advisors that specialize in that area. They'll be in the best position to provide additional guidance.
This link can help out with getting in touch: Apple Support
Cheers.
Apple Watch missing first swim lap
