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Apple watch open water swim app

My open water swim app pauses after 10 seconds. I have removed the auto-pause. Do I need to have it next to my skin? it has been over my wetsuit. I need this to work, this is why I spend $300 on the watch!

Posted on Jul 1, 2022 4:21 PM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2022 4:24 PM

The watch has to be in contact with your skin or the sensors won't work.

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