Activity tracking without wearing Apple Watch

Is there a way to track activity without wearing my Apple Watch on the wrist? I have a couple other watches I want to rotate in too but do not because I do not want to miss activity tracking.

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on May 14, 2023 4:33 PM

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Nikhilg10 Author

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May 15, 2023 1:30 AM in response to lobsterghost1

Thank you.

May 14, 2023 4:37 PM in response to Nikhilg10

No. If you want to track your activity, you need to be wearing the watch.

May 15, 2023 6:13 AM in response to Nikhilg10

You're welcome.

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