How to display "Return to app" option in the "Return to Clock" watch menu?

I have a sports iOS app with a paired watch app, that uses location to update some UI elements. I technically need the location only when the watch app is in foreground, but since another requirement is to stop the clock from replacing the app, I decided to add background location checks. I followed the steps from the documentation (adding Background Modes to the watch extension target, setting allowsBackgroundLocationUpdates to true):

  • the location update works fine
  • when I go to the clock, the app's icon is displayed in a circle at the top (bringing the app back to foreground on tap).

The only problem is that the "Return to app" option in the "Return to Clock" settings menu is missing, what do I need to do in order to display it?

Here's an example of what it looks like for the Strava app:

and how it looks for mine.

Answered by Frameworks Engineer in 789578022

The answer is in the text below the Return to App switch (which you'll notice is in the When in Session section). Your app is not running a session with a defined start and stop.

What do you mean by "a Sport iOS app"?

The answer is in the text below the Return to App switch (which you'll notice is in the When in Session section). Your app is not running a session with a defined start and stop.

What do you mean by "a Sport iOS app"?

Hi Apple Team,

Any updates on the OP's question?

I have the same issue with the "Return to app" option not appearing and would love to have a prompt answer.

Thank you

How to display "Return to app" option in the "Return to Clock" watch menu?
 
 
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