Ring tracking exercise separately during Watch Ultra Excercise

[DOS_]

Hi,
I'm just wondering if this is by design, or if I should change some setting.
When I start an exercise on my Watch Ultra (e.g. walking or Treadmill) everything is tracked fine, no issue, but sometimes I get a notification that my Ring has automatically tracked an exercise during the same time, and it will usually be shorter (as it takes time to realise I'm exercising, etc.), but should it not already realise that I'm exercising and not track it separately?
I realise that I can turn off the automatic tracking on the ring, but what if I'm not wearing the watch (which would be rare), then it won't track the exercise.

Perhaps that is the solution?
Looking for help and opinions.

[TechnoSteve]

The watch is normally the dominant reader, and the ring is meant to kick in when the watch is not being used, hence the ring battery lasting the 7 days (dependant on ring size)
But I did also read that there is some magic between them, where the ring readings are mostly used because it's constant, which is why that is most probably happening
When exercising make sure your watch is a snug fit and not loose where it can possibly miss readings, letting you ring kick in. There are a few YouTube videos about this, plus you can read about it on Techdar or GSM Arena
But the only thing is to make sure your watch is a snug fit when exercising

[DOS_]

Thank you TechnoSteve.

I'll check out the videos and Techdar and GSM Arena.

It usually is snug at all times, particularly when exercising, but I'll be sure to tighten it in future.

What I'm also wondering and should have said it in the original post is whether or not the steps are then being double counted. I'd like them to be as accurate as possible. I've noticed that the Watch Ultra isn't as accurate on the treadmill as the Watch5 Pro was.

[TechnoSteve]

No you will not get double counted on your steps, its one or the other and that is also which one is more constant. I have the Ultra watch as well, changed from the watch 6 classic LTE, I do prefer the Ultra especially the longer battery life and I really do not think Samsung should rush out another Ultra this year, they should make sure any improvements should be better than what is on this Ultra

[DOS_]

Thank you. Yeah, I've taken a look when they are both recording and the steps don't seem to be off vs when only 1 is recording.
I have noticed that my step count is slightly up vs just a watch though. I did a very non-scientific test and walked 30 steps and the watch displayed 32, I repeated it and got the same result. Not sure what the reason behind this is.
Anyway, at least I know how to prevent it and to ensure that only the dominant tracker does the tracking.

I wish the battery life on the Ultra was better. I don't get 2 days, but I do have one of the health options turned on now, but previously I wouldn't get 2 full days, but on the 5 Pro I'd get nearly 3 days.

Thanks again.

[TechnoSteve]

Wow you got 3 days on the Pro 5 👏, that's why Samsung shouldn't rush another ultra until they can at least guarantee 3-5 days and that's also depending on configuration and the amount of time you exercise. There are also some settings you can change, like not letting the screen come on for new notifications, and setting up modes for when exercising the raise to wake stays off, plus reducing the amount of time you screen stays on , I reduced mines to 15secs from 70secs. Pitty I cannot record the Tesco's whilst, but every little helps

I'm not sure why you got the extra steps neither, I'm assuming you are average height and your stride is as normal as normal can be, but to be honest that's just me also trying to guess. I have to use a walking stick due to health, plus my stride isn't average, I think I'll try what you did.

But the watch is always the dominant reader, unless it's loosely fitted which gives it inaccurate readings, or you're charging it up.

Good luck with your fitness journey, all the best 🙏

[DOS_]

Thank you. Yeah, the 5 Pro was better and Spotify didn't use up massive amounts of battery on it either, which it does on the Ultra, even if you download the media to the watch. A 30 min session of Spotify usually shows 10%+ usage on the watch, which is disappointing.
I've kept all of the setting the same between the 5 Pro and the Ultra, with the exception of a routine at night to put it in battery saving mode as it needs it, but the 5 Pro didn't.

I've ensured the strap is good and tight each time I exercise now, so the ring shouldn't take over, so thank you for that.

Thank you. 

[TechnoSteve]

🙏🏾