How to Turn Off All Location Services on Apple Watch

To determine your approximate location, Location Services consult your Apple Watch’s built-in GPS and Bluetooth sensors, as well as crowd-sourced data on the locations of Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers. The apps then make use of this location data in order to provide content that is specific to your area. If you are concerned about your privacy, you might find that you occasionally need to disable this option. Or, if the battery on your Apple Watch is becoming low, turning off the location services feature can make a dramatic difference and extend the amount of time the battery lasts, allowing you to finish your workout or whatever else you were doing. This article will walk you through the steps necessary to disable all of Apple Watch’s location services. So let’s get started:

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How to Turn Off All Location Services on Apple Watch

On watchOS devices, the operation to disable location services is relatively uncomplicated and uncomplicated at its core. No matter what version of watchOS your device is currently running, the procedures are always the same.

1. To access the home screen on your Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown on the crown of the watch. Navigate your way through the menus until you find the Settings app. To move forward, tap on it.

2. To continue, select “Privacy” from the settings option after scrolling down the page. It may be found directly above the Activity settings on your account.

3. You’ll see that the Location Services option is situated right at the very top of this section. To proceed, tap on the button.

4. The next step is to deactivate “Location Services” on your Apple Watch by simply using the toggle button.

5. You will be informed that turning off location services on your Apple Watch will also turn off location services on the iPhone that is synced with your Apple Watch. To confirm the action and turn it off, tap the “OK” button.

6. If you scroll down in the same menu, you will be able to see a list of apps that have access to the location data that you have stored on your device.

You should now be good to go now that you have successfully turned off location services on your Apple Watch.

FAQs

How do I turn off Location Services on Apple Watch but not iPhone?

It is unfortunate that there is no way to turn off location services on your Apple Watch without also turning off the feature on the iPhone that is synced with your watch. It makes sense given that your iPhone and Apple Watch will be in close proximity to one another the most of the time, but owners of cellular Apple Watches might find it useful in some situations.

Does Apple Watch track location without iPhone?

Note that even if your friend does not have their iPhone with them but is wearing an Apple Watch equipped with cellular and is sharing their location, their whereabouts may still be monitored using their Apple Watch.

Why is location on my Apple Watch?

Location-Based Alerts: Your iPhone and Apple Watch will use your location in order to provide you with alerts that are relevant to your current location, such as a reminder to call someone when you get to a specific place, when to leave for your next appointment, or a recommendation for an app or shortcut based on where you currently are. For example, a reminder to call someone when you get to a specific place is an example of a location-based alert.

Does my Apple Watch share my location?

When you accept to share your location with family members, they will be able to see it in the Messages and Find My Apps. They will also be able to view your location in the Find People app if you are using watchOS 6 or a later version. If you have location sharing turned on for your smartphone and it is lost or stolen, you can ask a member of your family to use the Find My app to assist you in locating it so you can get it back.

Can Apple Watch track location without Wi-Fi?

If an Apple device appears to be offline, you will not be able to track it using iCloud. When something is said to be offline, it indicates that it is not connected to the internet in any way, and because it is not linked to the internet, there is no way for the data and the find my device system to communicate with one another. There is no method to remotely track it till or unless it comes back online, therefore until then there is no way.

Can Apple Watch track outside without phone?

You may get more accurate distance and speed information during an outside workout with just your Apple Watch and no need to sync it with your iPhone. Apple Watch comes equipped with an internal GPS.