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# How to Pause Apple Watch Rings without Breaking Streak
- URL: https://www.appsntips.com/pause-apple-watch-rings-without-breaking-streak/
- Published: 2024-06-28T14:31:47.000Z
- Updated: 2024-06-28T14:31:47.000Z
- Description: You can now pause Activity Rings on Apple Watch with watchOS 11! No more losing streaks when life happens.
- Author: Rachit Agarwal
- Tags: Apple Watch, Guide

It took 11 watchOS updates, but you can finally pause your activity rings on the Apple Watch without breaking your streak. Now, you don’t have to lose your streak if you fall sick or are on a tight travel schedule. Here’s how to do it:

You can pause Activity rings on your Apple Watch directly from Apple Watch running watchOS 11 or your iPhone running on [iOS 18](https://www.appsntips.com/ios-18-hands-on-best-features/). I will show you both these methods. 

## Pause activity rings from Apple Watch

1\. Push the Digital Crow to open the apps gallery and launch the **Activity** app. 

![launch the Activity app](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/launch-the-Activity-app.jpg)

2\. Tap on the Summary button in the top-left corner. 

![Summary button in the top-left corner](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/Summary-button-in-the-top-left-corner.jpg)

3\. Scroll down to the bottom and tap the **Pause Rings** button.

![Pause Rings button](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/Pause-Rings-button.jpg)

4\. You can use the preconfigured buttons to pause the ring for today, the current week, or the current month.

![preconfigured options](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/preconfigured-options.jpg)

5\. If you want something specific, use the **Custom** button and enter the number of days. 

![Custom button option](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/Custom-button-option.jpg)

6\. Tap the **Set** button to pause the ring. 

![Set button to pause the ring](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/Set-button-to-pause-the-ring.jpg)

## Pause exercise rings from iPhone

1\. Launch the **Fitness** app on your iPhone. 

![Fitness app on your iPhone](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/Fitness-app-on-your-iPhone.jpg)

2\. Tap on the **Activity Rings** card.

![Activity Rings card](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/Activity-Rings-card.jpg)

3\. Scroll to the bottom and tap on **Pause Rings** button. 

![Pause Rings button on iPhone](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/Pause-Rings-button-on-iPhone.jpg)

4\. You will be presented with the same options. You can use the preconfigured options to pause the streak for this day, week, or month. 

![preconfigured options to pause the streak](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/preconfigured-options-to-pause-the-streak.jpg)

4\. Use the **Custom** button to enter the specific number of days you want to pause the rings for. 

![enter the specific number of days](https://storage.ghost.io/c/79/45/794539e9-2a02-4255-8c35-d208fe7cbac5/content/images/2024/06/enter-the-specific-number-of-days.jpg)

That’s it. You can relax, rest, and recover without losing your exercise streak. It’s a welcome feature for everyone. Remember, this feature is available in watchOS 11\. If you don’t see it right now, wait till September or read our guide and [install watchOS 11 beta](https://www.appsntips.com/install-watchos-11-developer-beta/) on your Apple Watch now.