You can view your cycling heart rate on the iPhone Lock Screen if you have an Apple Watch paired with your iPhone. This feature is part of the Live Activities introduced in iOS 16.1, which allows real-time metrics from your Apple Watch to display on your iPhone's Lock Screen while you are cycling.
How to Enable Cycling Heart Rate Display
1. Requirements: Ensure your iPhone is running iOS 17 or later and your Apple Watch is on watchOS 10 or later.
2. Start a Cycling Workout: Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch and select either Outdoor Cycle or Indoor Cycle to begin your workout.
3. View Metrics on iPhone: Once the workout starts, a notification for Live Activities will appear on your iPhone's Lock Screen. Tap this notification to see a full-screen display of your cycling metrics, including heart rate, speed, distance, and elevation[1][5][6].
Features of Live Activities
- The Live Activity display allows you to swipe through different screens showing various metrics:
- Heart Rate Zones: Current heart rate and average heart rate.
- Speed Metrics: Current speed and average speed.
- Elevation Data: Current elevation and elevation gained during the ride[1][5][6].
Additional Notes
- You may need to allow notifications for Live Activities on your iPhone to ensure you receive alerts when cycling metrics are available.
- This feature enhances safety by allowing you to monitor important data without needing to unlock your phone while riding[2][4][6].
By following these steps, you can conveniently track your cycling heart rate and other metrics directly from your iPhone's Lock Screen.
Citations:[1] https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-view-apple-watch-live-cycling-metrics-on-iphone/
[2] https://communityhub.strava.com/t5/ideas/show-live-workout-data-on-lock-screen-of-mobile-app/idi-p/2982
[3] https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/heart-rate-apda88aefe4c/watchos
[4] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255362264
[5] https://support.apple.com/en-is/guide/watch/apd4cbc876c7/watchos
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/comments/189yj2b/using_the_apple_watch_iphone_bicycle_display/
[7] https://ridewithgps.com/news/8961-all-new-realtime-metrics-now-on-your-loc?lang=en
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/Polarfitness/comments/1e9qpmn/flow_app_details_on_iphone_locked_screen/