Use automatic workout detection on your Samsung smartwatch

Last Update date : Sep 25. 2021
Use automatic workout detection on your Samsung smartwatch

When you do an impromptu workout, you may forget to activate an exercise tracker on your smart watch or fitness band. To fix this, just turn on automatic workout detection. It will automatically start recording your exercise data when you start working out.

Note: Information provided applies to devices sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for smartwatches sold in other countries.

Note: You will need to enable automatic workout detection on your watch so it can start recording your data.

1 On your watch, navigate to and tap Samsung Health.
2 Swipe to and tap Settings, and then tap Workout detection or Auto detect workouts.
3 From here, make sure the switch for "Alerts" is turned on, and then tap Activities to detect.
From here, make sure the switch for "Alerts" is turned on, and then tap Activities to detect.

Note: On the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic, you will simply see a list of the workout activities.

4 Now, select your desired workout activities to detect by tapping the switch(es) next to them. The following options are available:
  • Walking/Running
  • Cycling (note that this workout is not available on the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic).
  • Elliptical trainer
  • Rowing machine
  • Dynamic workout (detects high-movement activities)
  • Swimming

Note: You must work out for 10 minutes in order for the automatic workout detection feature to detect the related workout activities you perform.

For a Galaxy Fit or Galaxy Fit2, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected phone. Tap Health settings, tap Workout detection, and then make sure the switch is turned on. Next, turn on the switch for the desired workout activites.

Note: You must work out for 10 minutes in order for the automatic workout detection feature to detect the related workout activities you perform.

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