I Can't Start a Round on Apple Watch

Modified on Mon, 27 Jul at 3:10 PM

If you're having trouble starting a round on your Apple Watch, check the following:

1. Enable smartwatch sync

The watch will not work with the Golf Pad app unless sync is enabled. To turn it on:

- Go to the Preferences menu

- Tap the Apple Watch Sync tab

- Make sure the sync toggle is ON

2. Verify your watch Is connected

On your phone:

Open Settings > Bluetooth

Make sure your Apple Watch shows "Connected"

On your watch:

Open Settings > Bluetooth

Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON

3. Make sure the app is installed on the watch

- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone

- Scroll down to Available Apps

- Find Golf Pad and install it on the watch (if not installed)

4. Grant Apple Health access

The Golf Pad Apple Watch app records each round as a Workout, which requires access to Apple Health. If it's turned off, the watch shows "Enable Health access to continue" and the round can't start until you grant it.

On your iPhone, open Settings > Apps > Health > Data Access & Devices > Golf Pad, and enable Workouts.

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