Is the low battery health on the Apple Watch Series 3 the reason why the sensors are not working?

Hi,


My Apple Watch Series 3 GPS (42mm) is no longer registering my heart rate. I’ve noticed that the green light stays on continuously.


The battery shows that it needs to be replaced. After running a diagnostic, Apple Support informed me that the sensors are not functioning and the battery is also in poor condition.


When I visited the service center, I was told that the sensor issue may be caused by the battery’s poor health.


My specific question is:

Will replacing the battery resolve the heart rate sensor issue?


Thank you.


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Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jul 16, 2025 10:36 PM

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Is the low battery health on the Apple Watch Series 3 the reason why the sensors are not working?

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