Since I purchased an Apple Watch, I have been using it as my companion. I rely on it for many activities, which is why I was highly confused when I saw the dashes on my Apple Watch activity area. Initially, I couldn’t understand about what do dashes mean on Apple Watch activity.
However, after much deliberation, I finally found the cause and cure. The good news is that it can be easily fixed at home right now. So, if you are stressed and depressed about this situation, don’t be. Follow the exact steps to rectify it. But before jumping into the cure, let’s explore the cause first.
What Does the Dash Signify on Apple Watch?
You will always notice the dash activity in the move, exercise area, or standing ring. Whenever you see a dash, it means that the activity is not recorded. This can happen if the watch is not worn properly or there is a temporary sync issue with the movement.
Also, I have observed that if the movement or activity was brief enough to be registered, then the dashes also appear on the Apple Watch.
Another reason can be turning on low battery mode, which prevents certain activities from being registered. Finally, it is very uncommon, but if there are permission or setting issues, then also this situation can arise.
How Can You Fix It?
Fixing it is not an expensive hassle. Here are five different ways you can do it.
- Start by making sure that the watch is worn properly so that it can record movements.
- Secondly, you can restart your Apple Watch and iPhone to ensure proper recording.
- Thirdly, open the activity app on your iPhone and analyze if there are any syncing issues.
- Unpair and pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone again.
- Go to the Settings of your iPhone, then Privacy & Security, and check if Motion & Fitness is enabled. Also, check if Tracking is enabled.
To Sum Things Up
When I first saw dashes being recorded in the activity area of my Apple Watch, I was in grave concern. I know how frustrating it can be to see your activity not being recorded, but rather dashed off. Now that you know why it happens and how to fix it, you can go about your day happily without losing a sweat over it.
