Apple Watch Ultra 3 Fuses AirPods Pro 3 Heart Data for More Accurate Workouts
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Updated · TechRadar · Aug 2
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Fuses AirPods Pro 3 Heart Data for More Accurate Workouts
3 articles · Updated · TechRadar · Aug 2
Summary
Apple’s Apple Watch Ultra 3 can automatically combine heart-rate readings with AirPods Pro 3 during workouts, switching to the sensor with the highest confidence at any moment.
That matters when wrist-based optical tracking slips during rowing, heavy grip work or wrist flexion, while in-ear sensors can be affected by fit and motion instead.
AirPods Pro 3 heart-rate monitoring is enabled by default, so users who own both devices may already be using the feature without any extra setup; it can be managed in iPhone Settings.
For users who previously relied on a chest strap for zone accuracy, the dual-device setup can reduce extra gear, though it is not presented as clinically equivalent.