How to Review and Manage Health Data Permissions on Your Smartwatch

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Privacy settings

   On your paired iPhone, open the Watch app. Navigate to the My Watch tab, then scroll down and tap Privacy.

2. 45 sec

   Locate the Health permissions

   Select Health from the list of available options. This screen displays every application that has requested permission to read or write data to your Health profile.

3. 1 min

   Review individual app access

   Tap on a specific application name to view a detailed breakdown of the data types it can access. This includes metrics such as Heart Rate, Active Energy, Steps, and Sleep Analysis.

   Note: Pay close attention to apps that request permission to 'Write' data, as these can alter your existing health records.
4. 45 sec

   Toggle specific data categories

   Use the individual toggle switches to enable or disable access for specific data points. Alternatively, tap Turn Off All to completely revoke the app's access to your health history.

5. 30 sec

   Confirm global health settings

   Navigate back to the main Health app on your iPhone. Tap your profile icon, select Apps, and ensure the list matches your recent changes in the Watch settings to verify synchronization.