Android smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch are the perfect tool for tracking exercises.
They make it easy to record distances and routes walked, hiked, or run.
But only if the GPS is working correctly.
Several things can break that connection, from tall buildings surrounding your location to storms and heavy cloud cover.
That means it is relatively easy for the signal to be obstructed.
Simply being inside a house can cause the GPS to disconnect.
Low power or battery-saver modes can also disable GPS to help prolong battery life.
Check your watch isn’t set to one of those modes before continuing.
If the GPS doesn’t connect automatically, remain outside and restart the watch.
Then try checking your location in the Maps app.
Reconnect Your Phone and Watch Via Bluetooth
Many wearable smart devices, including watches, can use GPS independently.
If not, here’s how topair and connect Android devices using Bluetooth.
To check for updates for the watch, launch the controls on the watch and look for theSoftware updatesection.
If there is an update available, follow the instructions to install it.
Test this by switching to another app that uses GPS.
Something like theMapMyRunorStravaapps will do.
Open your chosen app and view the map or GPS tracking tool.
That makes it possible to match the look of the watch to your own individual style.
The GPS sensor in phones and smartwatches is a finely-balanced component.
Change the watch band for a non-metal one.
These will have been thoroughly tested with the watch to ensure no interference with the internal sensors.
The method of resetting the watch will vary between devices.
There should be a reset option in your smartwatch controls or in the wearables app on your phone.
On a Galaxy Watch, you go toSettings > General > Reset.
After resetting the watch, it’s possible for you to start fresh.
If a rogue setting or app was causing the GPS failure, it should now be fixed.
So when it breaks, it can be very frustrating.
