Fix auto lock issue on apple watch if you have tattoos
Вставка
- Опубліковано 21 жов 2021
- In this video I show a way to fix the Apple Watch auto-lock issue if you have tattoos. I use Parafilm or budding film to block the oxygen and heart rate sensors so the Apple Watch doesn't go into the auto lock mode when it's on your wrist.
you can buy budding film on Ebay:
www.ebay.com.au/itm/2Roll-Par...
Parafilm:
www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Paraf...
Additional tips from other users:
Tori Lewis •
“I took the step and bought my first
Apple Watch 7 today!
I fixed the sensor by adding layers of Caucasian skin color bandaids and it works LIKE A CHARM! Feel free to add the tip in your description so people can use it if other tips don't work for some!
Thank you again for your work it's amazing!”
Ben Mayer •
Hello! Sleeved to my hands on both arms, same issue. Apple support couldn't help via phone or in store. Went into AT&T to see if there was anything that could be done, was told to turn ECG monitoring on to test the sensors. Don't know why it works, but haven't had my watch lock once since I did that, and don't need the film. Was shocked and happy at the same time.
Tomislav Grgac •
Suprasorb - name of foil which is used for burned are of skin to heal faster, also in my (tattoo) industry to heal tattoos faster... Just place little part of this foil on sensora and it will work perfectly :) Just discovered! You can find it in pharmacy or at your local tattoo shop! - Навчання та стиль
Bro!!! After trying everything this finally works.
I’m heavily tattooeed like you and had give up till I managed to get the paratape
Hey bro that’s good to hear. Yeah sometimes my parafilm lasts for a whole week and sometimes couple of days
Pareil que toi, rien d’autre n’a marché👍
I have full sleve on my right arm thankfully i saw ur vid. Now it’s working perfectly fine with my left hand (no tattoos)
Very helpful! Had me worried for a bit. Thanks again!
Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching
Wait...I'm confused.
Your right arm is sleeved, so you put it on your left that doesn't have Tattoo's after watching a video about how to make it work with a film?
Thanks brother, Man I was getting ready to return mines (IWATCH 8) , I’ve been having this issue since I’ve got it , it was actually a B-Day gift and I tried everything even took it to the Apple Store twice and nothing , I have sleeves in both of my arms and my workout app keeps pausing , I did the same you did and BAM! Good to go .. thanks fam 💪🏽👊🏽
Hi, glad my video helped. Initially I also wanted to return my new watch. Thanks for watching the video
Mann this crap was stressing me out with my new ultra, thankfully I’m only one sleeve, thanks for the video!
Yeah it was so annoying when I bought mine but I’m glad I’ve found Parafilm to fix this issue. Enjoy your ultra watch, I’d like to have one too someday. And thanks for watching the video
Using the ECG monitor worked for me. :)
Cool
Hey! Thanks for this! I got an idea from your video lol. Kinda did the same using a tegadem film and a tissue paper (just enough to cover the sensors). Haha it worked!
Awesome! Hopefully Apple can improve their sensors in the future
Ive use AW since original series. Now have a Hermes AW s5, i have heavily tattood wrists and both hands fully tattood.
I workout daily and regardless what i tried, whether running or just in everyday use, upon wrist-down my watch locked. Frustratingly it also forced AUTO-PAUSE during any form of walk or workout.
I ordered the 1” Epoxy stickers from Amazon also and heres my thoughts after 3-4 months daily use now.
Wear each sticker around 3 days each, it MUST be removed to charge and if one wishes to track all sleep stages then leave ON until you waken and it will do so just perfectly.
Whilst using sticker on the rear sensors, it will not lock and finally us inked people have a solution that works.
Heart-rate is same with sticker on as when its not…ive tested it thoroughly as a daily runner!
ECG: remove sticker otherwise will not allow a solid reading if not perfectly over sensors.
SLEEP: MUST BE WORN to track SLEEP STAGES in detail. If your watch locks mid-sleep it will NOT TRACK STAGES so essential to keep sticker on to bed.
EXTRA NOTES: The Same sticker can then be reused for 3-5 days and replaced when you wish or adhesive loosens. Just wipe rear sensors and apply another Epoxy sticker.
CHARGING: will NOT charge using sticker but as above, just remove and replace in morning.
* NOT IDEAL AND APPLE SHOULD REALLY BE ADDRESSING THIS!
However…if your like me and AUTO-PAUSING/LOCKING drives u crazy….then get these guys/girls.
Hey hey! Thank you for all this info. Heart rate is the pain thing I’m looking for as well as wrist detection! Do you have a link to the epoxy stickers you use?
Life Saver switched to my non sleeved arm and BAM my fitness app stopped auto pausing. Thank you
No worries. Yeah it really sucks for us people with tattoos. Hopefully Apple will resolve this issue someday. But Parafilm works great, highly recommend it. Thanks for watching the video
I put 3 pieces of scotch tape. Worked fine and still measuring my heart.
Dude it all makes sense now.. I bought an ultra cause I was having these issues with my 6. Now I have options to try and fix the issue cause my tattoos aren’t going anywhere.
Yeah Rita very annoying. I guarantee using the Parafilm tape will fix the problem. You might have to change the tape every 3-4 weeks and that’s not a biggie considering only a small amount of tape is required. All the best.
If I do parafilm tape, will I get my vibrate text notification back?
@yoflip9512 Parafilm doesn’t affect any functions and features of the Apple Watch. Is your watch’s vibrate mode and text notification not working?
I just tried transparent tape bro and it works like wonders
That’s great to hear bro
Finaly it worked and im enjoying The always on display to
Im tatted up to The Max and thanks to your trick it finally worked
Hey good to hear that. Glad my video was helpful and thanks for watching
I bought my Apple Watch 7 because of O2 measurement and EKG, so disabling that is not a way for me. Anyway thank you!
Using the parafilm is working great for me. I can use it for over a week and the replace it. With parafilm behind my watch I can easily measure o2 and ekg. The way I place the parafilm in my video, if you do it in the same way it will help. I haven’t disabled wrist detection at all. Just 4 layers of parafilm
@@bmas020 Will think about it, thank you mate!
@@McEddyOfficial not a problem, all the best
Not worked on my totally black tattooed wrists and aw7. Tried everything all kind of tints and etc(((used to return my aw7
Hey sorry to hear that. Mine is working well and I can go on for almost a week without taking off the parafilm.
Only other option to wear Apple Watch would be to disable wrist detection.
I hope in future Apple can sort out this issue for us people with ink
Hello! Sleeved to my hands on both arms, same issue. Apple support couldn’t help via phone or in store. Went into AT&T to see if there was anything that could be done, was told to turn ECG monitoring on to test the sensors. Don’t know why it works, but haven’t had my watch lock once since I did that, and don’t need the film. Was shocked and happy at the same time.
Oh wow that’s cool. Thanks for sharing the tip. I’ll add it to my description for others to also try.
@@bmas020 update: short lived solution. However, I’m finding that with the watch sitting very low on my wrist, almost uncomfortably due to hand movement, it does not lock. Im assuming that it could be due to the part of the tattoo’s consistency where the watch’s sensors make contact, or it’s just the shape of my wrist enabling the tech to work. Either way, fairly frustrating. Saw an Apple employee sleeved wearing an Ultra. Asked him if he’s having a locking issue, he said he did with the Series 6 but not the Ultra. I’m starting to the conclusion its luck of the draw with tattoo pigment, and placement on your wrist.
@@Movens_Horacious yea wearing the watch low on the wrist is not great. I very much doubt it that Ultra works ok but maybe that guys tattoos weren’t dark. For me the best bet is Parafilm and it’s amazing sometimes I can go over 3.5 weeks without applying new film.
@@bmas020 I appreciate the video for sure! I’m now on trial day # 3. Got a wider band that holds the watch a bit more secure, and wearing higher than my wrist bone. So far so good.
@@Movens_Horacious no worries, wanted to share my experience with other tattooed Apple Watch users. Yes they won’t help unfortunately.
Amazing works like a glove
Awesome! Thanks for watching
Charm, works like a charm
Great video thanks. Can I ask, what's the difference between using Parafilm or simply turning wrist detection off? Cheers
Hey no worries and thanks for watching. Switching off wrist detection won’t do heart reading’s automatically. You can still do it manually. Also, your watch will be staying unlocked (without the password), although, it still gets unlocked when you recharge so that’s a good safety function. Most importantly, with wrist detection off, you’re watch won’t be going into constant lock mode which is upper annoying. Parafilm eliminates all these issue.
so almost wonderful beautiful video friend i love it see
Thanks for watching
Ça marche, tu m’as sauvé mec❤🙏🙏
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Dosent work for me 😞 how many layers are you using ? I have APW 8 GPS
Oh really?! I use 4 layers. Try stretching it a bit thinner on the sensors. It should work, also see my description section for additional remedies/tips from other viewers. Also make sure that the watch strap is not too loose. I wear mine comfortably tight and 4 layers stretched reasonably thin makes the sensor work like a charm
Muchas gracias!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 si compras el 8 sería genial que esto se solucionara! Me pasa lo mismo. Thanks
hey muchas gracias por ver el video. Sí, creo que Apple tardará mucho en solucionar este problema 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Lastimosamente ni con el 8, me hice un tatuaje en ese lado de la mano y estoy llorando, no funciona🥲
@@axellmontalban7389 si yo también me quise comprar el 8 y vi que pasaba lo mismo así que no lo compré. Es malísimo no poder usarlo con todas las funciones.
@@AndyLopez91 exacto, lo que si encontré es como una lámina de resina epoxica, la encuentras en Amazon o en tiendas de de pasamaneria. Hace que la luz pase los tatuajes
@@axellmontalban7389 como se llama exactamente así la busco?
Hey men!
Thanks alot for showing me this , this is really helpful but as i’m from india let me know please from where i can get this film
Hey thanks for watching. Try googling parafilm and the search engine should recommend something. All the best
@@bmas020 Thanks brother
@@bmas020 after parafilmm, is always on mode (Ratina mode) works?
@@rishabhgupta9071 yea everything works fine after that. You might have to change parafilm every 2nd week and sometimes it lasts for 3 weeks. I also recommend buying apples original sport loop because it helps in making the watch sit a bit tight and stable.
I hope apple hear our complaint about the watch. Especially for us the tattoed people. Lets cross our fingers that they will make a good sensor nexttime.
By the way bro. Thanks for the info’s
I know right, can’t wait. Thanks for watching
Is this Parafilm M better than using Tegaderm?
I think so but if you have access to both, then try both. Cheers
Hey brother please tell
With this parafilm
Is always on mode will work
Yes it does.
@@bmas020 okay then having faith on you ,i’m gonna order parafilm
My major concern is always on mode
@@rishabhgupta9071 I have Apple Watch 7 and it’s always on with parafilm
My watch keeps stopping my music through my AirPods how do I fix that
Oh thats a tricky one, sorry I don't know how. Perhaps your AirPods are connected to your watch via bluetooth and in this case maybe unpair them?
Does it work on blackout tattoos? I’m covered in ink and don’t want to laser a square off…
Hey, that’s a very good question which unfortunately I can’t answer. The area where my watch sits is dark green and with the Parafilm tape it works great. But I’m not sure about the blackout tattooed area. Are you able to maybe try any of your friends Apple Watch with sensors?
I took the step and bought my first Apple Watch 7 today!
I fixed the sensor by adding layers of Caucasian skin color bandaids and it works LIKE A CHARM! Feel free to add the tip in your description so people can use it if other tips don’t work for some! Thank you again for your work it’s amazing!
@@torilewis1568 hey congrats and way to go! Thanks for the tip, will add to my description now. Cheers
So when I have this issue I just go into settings and turn off the lock feature
Yeah, just switch off the auto lock function and the Apple Watch won’t be locking all the time
it doesn’t work for me, I tried everything you said. stretching the parafilm, and 4 layers.
my watch still asks for the code, not as frequently tho but it doesn’t solve my problem. am I doing something wrong?
Hey sorry to hear that it didn’t work for you. You’re the first person to comment about not working. Maybe give it a try with 2 or 3 layers? Also, are you using a genuine parafilm? Other than that I’m not sure, sorry.
I think i’ve bought the same as yours, i’ve tried less and more. i’m at 8 layers now and it seems to he a bit better.
my tattoo is 5 weeks old and thick black lines.
i’m not giving up yet but it’s frustrating 🥹
@@Gabrielle-Gaab-1986 I guess because your tattoo is quite fresh and not healed, hence might be the reason it’s not working yet. Give it few more weeks for the ink to settle and skin to heal. I’m very positive it will work then. Meanwhile you can turn off the auto lock function in the apple watch. Really, the only thing you’ll miss out is the auto ECG and auto heart monitoring reading. I don’t use Parafilm these days. I’ve got auto lock off and when I’m in the gym the heart sensors and workout functions work perfectly fine. All the best and I reckon just wait for the tattoo and the skin to heal before trying out the Parafilm again.
Thanks, I will give that a try!
I also have the same problem, when I choose the screen “always on” option on mu apple watch, the screen still goes off. Is this because of the tattoo on my wrist?
Hmmm that’s strange, it shouldn’t. Mine always stays on. In the settings, is the always on mode on?
Does this work on the 8 as that as different sensors ?
I have not tried it on Apple Watch 8 but I don’t think the sensors are different and Parafilm should work but I can’t guarantee. Look, the watch will still work regardless of ECG and blood oxygen sensor. I hardly ever use these features. Just have the auto-lock feature turned off. All the best
I tried it today with Parafilm. I also have the 8. It works well but only until it slips. as soon as it slips a bit it is locked again. 🥺😩😩😩 is this normal?
@@isabelle-07 sorry to hear that and yes it won’t work if it’s lose. Are you able to get a snug fit? In general I think any sensor would only work if the fit is snug regardless of tattoos.
Yes you need a good fitting band , I find the stretchy ones best for this
@iBaxter yes, you are probably right. generally it must not slip. anyway thank you for your video. maybe one day it will work without parafilm 😅 Greetings from Germany
Will this work with the series 8? :)
It should because the sensors are the same. Here’s a comment someone posted after watching my video:
“Thanks brother, Man I was getting ready to return mines (WATCH 8) , I've been having this issue since l've got it, it was actually a B-Day gift and I tried everything even took it to the Apple Store twice and nothing, I have sleeves in both of my arms and my workout app keeps pausing, I did the same you did and BAM! Good to go .. thanks”
Thank you so much for responding :)
@@the_ghastly_one no worries
I just bought my first Apple Watch ultra and it keeps asking for passcode and now I relies what the hell is the problem
.. the tattoos
Yep, it’s pretty annoying. But hopefully the parafilm will work on the ultra watch too.
Hello, I tried it on Apple Watch Series 2 and put parafilm on it, but it didn't work. When I put it on my wrist, it instantly locks the keys. Why did it not work on mine? I'm so sorry.😢
Hi. How many layers did you try with. I recommend trying first with 4 or 3 layers and also making sure to try different amounts of stretch on Parafilm. It should work, unless you your skin or the tattoo ink is really thick in the area the Apple Watch sensors are. I recommend to give it another go.
@@bmas020 Thank you for your support. It worked with 4 layers of parafilm. 🥳Does this method work on all series? I want to renew the model.
@@duyguculfa2816 hey that’s good to hear. Congrats! I’ve got series 7 and it works. I’ve not tested on other models but I reckon it should work because the sensors should all be the same.
Thanks a lot! But I'd have to say it's a workaround, not a fix :)
No worries, thanks for watching the video
The tape u bought was in a role and was totally shit , wouldn’t stick to anything. , Do you have a link to the tape you bought
Not sure if UA-cam will let me post a url but I’ll give it a go
www.ebay.com.au/itm/233869808222?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1PMRqF8HhQzSrwpOWM27kvQ85&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=233869808222&targetid=&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9071967&poi=&campaignid=15984321586&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9300814&merchantid=7364522&gbraid=0AAAAAD97CxTseX_3Ok6JiJddfo2jXCZJF&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI74_95-zN_QIVNJVLBR30DQPVEAQYASABEgJURPD_BwE
I’d also recommend checking out plant nurseries because this is pretty much a plant grafting tape and you should be able to find it at a plant nursery
Thanks for this! I was really going to return the watch and pay the restock fee. I have one armed tattooed and my other arm is empty so I’ll use it on the other side instead
I was also gonna return but switching off the wrist detection or adding parafilm has helped. The only draw back with parafilm is that it needs to be replaced everyday. But with it I can unlock my iPhone if I have mask on plus it automatically reads blood oxygen and ECG in the background and do Apple Pay when needed.
But switching off wrist detection is easier although we cant unlock Face ID on iPhone if we have a mask but we can still use Apple Pay provided we use the passcode before using Apple Pay. And we can manually do ECG and blood oxygen measurements.
Apple Watch series 7 is great especially the qwerty keyboard. Anyways, thanks for watching the video.