Apple Watch FAQ

When I open the app on my Apple Watch I see this message: “configure your timer in the app to start a workout”. What should I do?
The SmartWOD Timer Apple Watch app is a companion app which means that you can not use it as a standalone app - you need your iPhone to configure your worko...
Wed, 21 Jun, 2023 at 12:16 PM
How can I pause or end/stop the workout?
During a workout, please swipe to right on the watch to access the controls. There you can end/stop and pause the workout. Please see the example below:
Wed, 21 Jun, 2023 at 2:23 PM
How can I end a "FOR TIME" or "EMOM - death by" workout from my Apple Watch?
During a workout, please swipe to right on the watch to access the controls. There you can end the workout. Please see the example below. The X Button e...
Wed, 21 Jun, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Why don’t I get any sound feedback for the start, halfway point, intervals, etc.?
Please make sure that the silent mode of your Apple Watch is not active and that the volume is turned on. Here's how to change the auto and notification...
Wed, 21 Jun, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Why don’t I get any haptic alerts (vibrations) for the start, halfway point, intervals, etc.?
Please make sure that the haptic alerts are activated in your Apple Watch. Here's how to activate them: Open the Settings app on your Watch Scrol...
Wed, 21 Jun, 2023 at 3:09 PM
How can I see my workout notes during the workout with the Watch app?
Please swipe up in the Watch app to see your workout notes. See an example below:
Wed, 21 Jun, 2023 at 3:17 PM
Why don’t I see my heart rate or burned calories on my watch?
First, please make sure that you start the timer on your watch (NOT on your phone!). When prompted with the following text, tap "YES". Otherwise y...
Thu, 29 Jun, 2023 at 2:59 PM
Why is my workout not tracked in the Apple fitness app?
First, please make sure that you start the timer on your watch (NOT on your phone!). When prompted with the following text, tap "YES". Otherwise t...
Thu, 29 Jun, 2023 at 2:57 PM
When I start the SmartWOD timer together with the Apple Watch fitness workout, the Apple watch workout overrides the timer. What should I do?
Please make sure that you have granted SmartWOD Timer all reading and writing rights in Apple Health both in your iPhone AND in your watch. Only then the Sm...
Fri, 30 Jun, 2023 at 6:45 PM