# Two Key Problems with the Apple Watch Series 10: Heart Rate and Weather Complications
The Apple Watch Series 10 represents a notable enhancement for numerous users, featuring remarkable battery longevity and a variety of new functionalities. Nevertheless, in spite of its numerous benefits, the device has its shortcomings. After utilizing the Apple Watch Series 10 for several weeks, two persistent issues have emerged that are leading to dissatisfaction among some users: inconsistent heart rate tracking during exercise and faulty weather complications.
## The Heart Rate Glitch
A central feature of the Apple Watch is its capacity to track your heart rate, particularly during physical activities. However, several users, myself included, have observed that the heart rate sensor on the Apple Watch Series 10 can be erratic during specific exercises.
### Indicators of the Glitch
The problem first surfaced during the beta phase of watchOS 11 and has continued into the official launch. Upon initiating a workout, the heart rate reading occasionally fails to display, showing a grayed-out heart symbol instead. This indicates that the watch is not detecting any pulse data, which can be frustrating for those who depend on the Apple Watch to accurately monitor their fitness statistics.
In my experience, this issue usually presents itself early in a workout, commonly within the initial kilometer of a run or stroll. The heart rate sensor fails to capture any readings, leading to a lack of recorded heart rate data for that segment of the activity. Adjusting the watch on my wrist occasionally resolves the situation, but this is not a sustainable solution.
### Temporary Solutions
One workaround that has been proposed is to manually check your heart rate with the dedicated heart rate app prior to starting a workout. This seems to “activate” the sensor, ensuring it begins monitoring your pulse once the exercise commences. However, this is far from optimal, and users shouldn’t need to undertake this additional step for accurate readings.
Apple has not yet provided a permanent fix for this problem, but it is something I hope will be remedied in a forthcoming watchOS update.
## The Weather Complication Glitch
Another frustrating issue with the Apple Watch Series 10 is the weather complication glitch. This problem has persisted since watchOS 10 and appears to have re-emerged with the newest iteration of the operating system.
### What Occurs?
The weather complication, which shows essential data such as temperature and weather conditions on the watch face, occasionally fails to refresh. This can occur at random, whether the watch is on your wrist or right after it has been taken off the charger. The complication simply ceases to display any weather information, leaving users without quick access to this critical data.
### An Easy Fix
Fortunately, the solution for this problem is fairly straightforward. Tapping on the weather complication to launch the Weather app typically rectifies the issue. Once the app is active, you can toggle between different cities or weather metrics, and when you navigate back to the watch face, the weather complication should refresh with accurate information.
While this workaround is uncomplicated, it remains an inconvenience, especially for users who depend on the weather complication to organize their outdoor plans.
## Conclusion
The Apple Watch Series 10 is a remarkable device in various ways, providing excellent battery performance and a host of convenient features. However, the heart rate and weather complication glitches are significant shortcomings that Apple should address. While temporary fixes exist for both concerns, a long-term resolution in a future watchOS update would be greatly appreciated by users who utilize these features on a daily basis.
