Ghosted Or Glitch: Why Is My Friend’s Activity Not Showing On Apple Watch?

Getting an Apple Watch has always been on my radar because of its many advantages. However, one thing that I was looking forward to was sharing my fitness journey with my long-distance bestie.

However, this dream of mine was short-lived, as I soon found it impossible to track my friends’ activities. Contemplating whether buying this expensive watch was a waste of time, I quickly found a way to fix it. Now, I track not just one but many of my other friends’ activities with a single tap.  

Why Is My Friend’s Activity Not Showing On Apple Watch#

Problem 1: iCloud Is Not Logged in#

If you want to track your friend’s activity, you should be logged into iCloud. If not, you won’t be able to track your friend’s activity on Apple Watch.

Problem 2: Software Not Updated#

One time, I went above and beyond to figure out why my friend’s Apple Watch did not show any activity. It turned out that my software was not updated, which created this chaos. Your iPhone and your friend’s watch must be updated to the latest version to avoid this situation.

Problem 3: Issues With Internet Connection#

Finally, the last problem exacerbates every other issue: internet connection problems. If your iPhone or watch is not connected to a reliable internet source, there can be a glitch. As soon as steady internet is restored, you will be able to find and track their activity.

However, for you to access this information, your friend must also be connected to a reliable internet connection. 

How To Connect a Friend’s Activity On Apple Watch#

To save yourself from the annoyance of starting your fitness journey, you can connect your friend’s Apple Watch to yours. 

• To do this, go to the Fitness app on your iPhone.
• Then tap on the Sharing tab.
• Now click Invite a friend. Do this by clicking on ‘+’ icon, Invite a friend
• Now tap the icon to add a contact’s name in the ‘To Section’.
• Next, tap the number or Apple ID.
• Finally, click Send.

If you also want to clean up your own fitness history, here’s a quick guide on how to delete an activity on Apple Watch.

Final Thoughts#

Knowing how to do this has been a game-changer for me. Even after resolving this issue, there have been times when I came to a crossroads with this problem again. However, now that I know how to do it, it saves me a lot of stress and anxiety.

Also, you can use this feature with your siblings and parents, not just friends. It can be a good way to interact and motivate each other.

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQS]#