How To Turn On/Off Stand Reminder On Apple Watch?

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Do you know that Apple Watches do not just track your activity and health metrics but also promote healthy habits to keep you in good health? Yes, some dedicated features like the Stand Reminder feature or the Handwashing feature on your Apple Watch can help you stay healthy.

However, getting notified to move throughout the day can also be distracting and reduce your focus and decrease your efficiency. So, if you are wondering how to turn on or off Stand Reminder on your Apple Watch then you have clicked on the right article. In this article, I’m going to explain how you can easily set stand-up reminders on your Apple Watch. So without any delay, let’s get to it.

Quick Navigation

Quick Takeaway
To turn on or off the Stand reminders on your Apple Watch, go to Settings, scroll down, and tap on Activity to open it. Now you just have to tap on the toggle button in front of Stand Reminders to turn it on or off.

What Is The Stand Feature On Apple Watch?

Most people who have desk jobs don’t have enough time or energy after work to exercise or go to the gym. People who stay inactive for long periods are more prone to health problems. The Stand Reminder feature on the Apple Watch encourages you to stay active throughout the day to keep you healthy.

After enabling this feature, if your Apple Watch detects that you have been seated or inactive for the first fifty minutes of an hour during 12 hours through the day, then it sends you a reminder notification to stand up and move for at least one minute.

How To Turn On Or Off Stand Reminders On Apple Watch?

The process to enable or disable Stand Reminder on the Apple Watch is simple. You can follow the steps below to easily activate or deactivate the Stand reminders on your Apple Watch.

Note: The steps to turn on or remove Stand Reminder are the same across all Apple Watch models.

1. Press the crown button to access the app menu and go to Settings.

Open Settings

2. Scroll down, select Activity, and tap on the Stand Reminders toggle button to turn it on.

How To Turn On or Off Stand Reminder On Apple Watch

Alternatively, you can also do this from the Watch app on your iPhone.

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll down, and go to Activity.

Select Activity

2. Now you just have to tap on the Stand Reminders toggle button to turn it on.

Turn On Standing Reminder

And that’s it, by following these steps you can easily turn on or shut off the Stand reminders on your Apple Watch.

Not Getting Stand Reminders On Apple Watch? Fix

Is your Apple Watch not giving Stand reminders? If Stand Reminder on your Apple Watch is not working then there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot this issue.

Turn Off Do Not Disturb

If you enable the Do Not Disturb mode then you won’t get the Stand reminders. DND silences all the notifications on your Apple Watch. So make sure to turn off Do Not Disturb to get the Stand Reminder notifications on your Apple Watch.

Turn Off Do Not Disturb

Enable Wrist Detection

The Apple Watch uses an algorithm that requires the sensors present on it to determine whether you are standing or not. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the Wrist Detection feature enabled while using the Stand reminders. Disabling it might cause the Stand Reminder function to not work. To turn on Wrist Detection, go to Settings, select Passcode, and turn on the Wrist Detection toggle button.

Enable Wrist Detection On Apple Watch

Software Update

It is possible that you are not getting Stand reminders on your Apple Watch due to software bugs. If that’s the case, you should check whether there is a pending software for your Apple Watch. Software updates can fix bugs that may prevent many features from functioning properly on your Apple Watch. To check for software updates on your Apple Watch, open Settings, select General, and tap on Software Update.

Stand Reminder On Apple Watch Not Working

Restart The Apple Watch

Every electronic device is prone to software glitches and Apple Watches are not an exception. If there was a glitch that prevented the Stand Reminder feature from working then restarting your Apple Watch might fix it.

Restart Apple Watch

Reset Apple Watch

If all else fails to fix the Stand Reminder feature on your Apple Watch then the only option left is to reset your watch and then pair it again to your iPhone. Doing so will revert your Apple Watch to the factory settings. This should take care of the issue that was causing Stand Reminder to not work properly on your Apple Watch.

1. To reset your Apple Watch, open Settings, go to General and tap on Reset.

Reset Apple Watch

2. Now tap on Erase All Content and Settings and select Erase All.
Erase data from your Apple Watch

Contact Apple Support

If even after resetting the watch, Stand Reminder is not working, then the issue is certainly with a physical component of the watch. In that case, you should contact Apple Support or visit the nearest Apple Store and share your problem with them.

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Final Verdict

The Stand reminders on your Apple Watch can be super useful but at times can also be very annoying. Above, I’ve mentioned how you can easily turn on or off the Stand Reminder feature on your Apple Watch. If the Stand Reminder feature is not working on your Apple Watch then you can also try the above-mentioned methods to troubleshoot your issue.

FAQs

Can My Apple Watch Remind Me To Stand?

Yes, you can enable the Stand Reminder on your Apple Watch to get reminded to stand for 1 minute every hour during 12 hours in the day.

What Is The Stand Option On The Apple Watch?

The Stand Reminder On the Apple Watch notifies you to stand up for one minute every hour during the day and the Stand Ring shows during what hours you stood up and moved during the day.

Why Is My Apple Watch Stand Reminder Not Working?

First make sure that the Stand Reminder is enabled and that the Wrist Detection is turned off. After that ensure that the Do Not Disturb is turned off and try to restart your Apple Watch.

Hemant Mendiratta

Hemant's love for watches started when his grandfather gifted him his Rolex watch when he turned 18! Being a teenager it was a big deal for him. Later when he got his first job he bought Fossil Palm Pilot back in 2003 which was a smartwatch. Since then smartwatches have come a long way and so is Hemant's love for them. His experience with watches inspired him to start Wearholic and share his knowledge of wearables including watches, smartwatches, smart glasses, & smart clothing.

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