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How does the Depth app integrate with the Health app


The Depth app on the Apple Watch Ultra integrates seamlessly with the Health app, allowing users to track and store underwater activity data. Here's how this integration works:

Functionality of the Depth App

- Data Collection: The Depth app records various metrics during underwater activities, including:
- Current depth
- Maximum depth reached
- Water temperature
- Duration of the dive or underwater activity[1][2][3].

- Automatic Launch: The Depth app automatically activates when the watch is submerged to a depth of at least one meter (approximately 3.2 feet). Users can also start it manually if preferred[2][4].

Integration with the Health App

- Data Syncing: After a dive session, the Depth app presents a summary report showing key metrics. Once this summary is dismissed, users can find detailed information about water temperature and depth in the Health app. However, other metrics such as dive duration are not transferred to the Health app[3][4][6].

- HealthKit Storage: The data collected by the Depth app is stored in Apple's HealthKit, which allows for easy access and integration with other health-related data on an iPhone. This means that users can monitor their aquatic activities alongside other fitness and health metrics[5].

Summary

The Depth app enhances the Apple Watch Ultra's capabilities for recreational diving and aquatic activities while providing a convenient way to track this data through the Health app. Users can view their underwater activity metrics in a comprehensive manner, promoting better monitoring of their fitness and health related to water sports.

Citations:
[1] https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-use-depth-app-on-apple-watch-ultra/
[2] https://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-use-depth-app-apple-watch-ultra
[3] https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/apple-watch-ultra-use-depth-app/
[4] https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-watch-ultra/tips/how-to-use-the-depth-app-on-apple-watch-ultra
[5] https://scubaboard.com/community/threads/new-app-to-export-dive-data-from-the-apple-watch-ultra.628529/
[6] https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-went-scuba-diving-with-apple-watch-ultra-heres-how-it-works/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPnW4pA20RA
[8] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254309506