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Wearing an Apple Watch on your ankle is a seriously bad idea: Here are 8 reasons why


Published on 2025-02-15 07:23:12 - TechRadar
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  • Criminality aside, you are definitely going to get some funny looks from people as you walk around with an Apple Watch on your ankle. Of course, you'll need it next to your skin to get at least some data (more on that later), so you also have that fun problem to figure out. Do you go over sock? Under sock? Under trouser? Who knows?

The article from TechRadar discusses the potential pitfalls of wearing an Apple Watch on your ankle instead of your wrist. It outlines eight reasons why this is a bad idea: 1) Inaccurate Heart Rate Monitoring - The watch's sensors are designed for wrist placement, leading to incorrect readings when placed on the ankle. 2) Poor Step Counting - The accelerometer and gyroscope are calibrated for wrist movements, not ankle movements, resulting in inaccurate step counts. 3) Inconvenient Notifications - Notifications would be hard to see or interact with when the watch is on the ankle. 4) Comfort and Practicality - Ankle wear could be uncomfortable and less practical for everyday use. 5) Battery Life - The watch might need to work harder to maintain a connection, potentially draining the battery faster. 6) Skin Irritation - The watch might cause skin issues due to different skin conditions on the ankle. 7) Aesthetic and Social Perception - It might look odd or unprofessional. 8) Functionality Loss - Many features like quick access to apps or voice commands would be less effective or unusable. The article concludes that while it might seem like a quirky idea, wearing an Apple Watch on the ankle significantly diminishes its functionality and health tracking accuracy.

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[ https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/wearing-an-apple-watch-on-your-ankle-is-a-seriously-bad-idea-heres-8-reasons-why ]