save a compass backtrack on Ultra

Hello. I think I've read all the instructions but didn't find an answer for this: Can I use backtrack on the compass app and save it for later? For example, I go to a pro hockey arena that has a weird parking lot so I tried to use backtrack to give me a trail from my car to the front of the arena which I would then save to backtrack to my car after the game. I couldn't make that work, so is it possible and if so, how? Thanks.

Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 9

Posted on Feb 27, 2023 02:02 PM

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Mar 1, 2023 01:27 PM in response to iinami

Hi iinami,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're having an issue with using the Backtrack feature on your Apple Watch Ultra. We'd like to help.


From what we could find, it looks like the Backtrack feature works best in remote areas, when you're outside of a densely populated area with Wi-Fi. You can find information about that here: Use the Compass app on Apple Watch Ultra - Apple Support


Some other options that may work best for you is to connect your iPhone to CarPlay in your car and a marked pin will show where your parked car is. Get directions to your parked car in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support. This resource can walk you through how this works and what happens if you don't see that location.


Finally, you can always drop a pin in your Maps app on your iPhone to show where your car is parked. This resource has tips on how to get that done: Mark places in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support


Hope that helps!

Take care.


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