"Press to Pause" function is not working

Hello,


I've just started using my Apple Watch ultra, and nearly every minute I play Squash with the watch on, it pauses the workout unintentionally, by pressing the side button and the action button .


And here is the kicker - I'm aware of the "press to pause" feature in the settings, but for some reason, the watch stil pauses even though this setting is turned of (in other words, the feature works, regardless of the toggle)


This pretty much ruins my enjoyment of the watch, seeing that I won't be able to use at all for the type of workout I do the most.


(I've tried switching wrists, but this annoys me a lot)


Please help

Posted on Mar 30, 2023 05:05 AM

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Apr 2, 2023 02:33 PM in response to gustav2860

Hi gustav2860,


When you press the side button and Digital Crown at the same time, you're actually manually pausing your workout. This looks like it is expected behavior and by design. Check out that information here: Adjust the workout settings on Apple Watch Ultra - Apple Support.


Pause running and cycling workouts automatically

1. Open the Settings app  on your Apple Watch Ultra.
2. Tap Workout, then turn on Auto-Pause.

Your Apple Watch Ultra automatically pauses and resumes your outdoor running and cycling workouts—for example, if you stop to cross the street or get a drink of water. You can manually pause your workouts by pressing the side button and Digital Crown at the same time.


You can provide Feedback to Apple for changing how that feature works. Their feedback website can be found here: Product Feedback - Apple.


Apple strives to bring the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals, and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software, and internet offerings. Apple welcomes your feedback on its products.


We hope this information helps you out.


Cheers!

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