Since updating to WatchOS 26 I no longer receive any alerts (i.e. pace, heart rate zone and splits) - only beeps, no voice alerts. I do not use headphones/iphone while running. On previous watchOS this worked fine. Alerts are received in other exercises in the Workout app (e.g. Walking and Yoga). Series 6 watch. Yes it is old but it worked fine before the update.
Apple Watch Series 6
I have a similar issue. Alerts are not voiced in ANY workout types (so not only running).
What I realized is that the alerts don’t work if the watch is offline, but will work if the watch is connected with the Internet. My watch is Wi-Fi only and I don’t take my phone on my runs, so it’s always offline during workouts.
The issue happens even if the watch disconnects mid workout. It’ll start playing alerts and stop as soon as the watch loses connection.
Here is how I was able to reproduce the problem and my devices:
As I said, my watch doesn’t have cellular connection and taking my phone with me is not a viable workaround.
I tried changing the settings mentioned in this thread to no avail.
I was asked to do the same thing. So I asked hot do I take a video of silence? The alerts are still visible not audible. She said no need for screenshot
How do you download the voice files? Where do you put them? Where do you download them from?
How do you download the voice files? Where do you put them? Where do you download them from?
I didn't ask as I won't be doing it. You will need to contact apple!
I tried to have my watch downgraded a few weeks ago and was told they could not do that. How did you accomplish this?
Apple is not going to fix this issue?
I will not upgrade any new os after this.
watchOS 26 no alerts in workout-running app
