Apple Watch SE 2: How to Share Activity Rings with Friends
BY Shaik Hameed
June 9, 2025
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Apple Watch SE 2 isn’t just a solo fitness tracker it’s your personal motivation coach with a social edge. By sharing your Activity Rings, you can stay inspired, track friendly competition, and build accountability into your wellness journey.
Want the full power of Apple Watch SE 2? Be sure to check our Ultimate Review & Guide (2025) before diving into this feature.
What Are Activity Rings?
Activity Rings on Apple Watch track three core goals:
Move Ring (red): Active calories burned
Exercise Ring (green): Minutes of brisk activity
Stand Ring (blue): Hours you stood and moved for at least 1 minute
Why Share Activity Rings?
Stay accountable to your fitness goals
Get daily and weekly progress comparisons
Encourage and cheer friends with notifications
Start competitions and win virtual trophies
How to Start Sharing Activity
Open the Fitness app on your iPhone.
Tap the Sharing tab (bottom right).
Tap the + in the top-right corner.
Select contacts from your list and tap Send.
Once accepted, you’ll see their rings and vice versa.
Tip: You can share with up to 40 friends or family members.
How Activity Competitions Work
Invite a friend by tapping their name > Compete
7-day challenge with up to 600 points per day
Earn points by closing rings and hitting goals
Winner gets a virtual trophy and badge
Notifications and Encouragement
Get alerts when friends complete a workout or close rings
Reply with preset encouragements like “Awesome!” or “Let’s Go!”
Adds a fun social layer to daily fitness
Testimonial: “The weekly competition with my brother turned into a healthy habit. Even on lazy days, that ring notification got me moving.” — Neha D., Tech Analyst, Bengaluru
Customize What You Share
You can control what data is visible:
Open the Fitness app > Sharing tab
Tap the friend’s name > Edit Sharing
Choose to show/hide workouts, calories, steps, etc.
Common Use Cases
Long-distance friends keeping each other fit
Office step challenges between colleagues
Family weekend ring-close competitions
FAQs
Can I remove someone from sharing? Yes. Go to their name in Sharing tab > Tap Remove Friend.
Is the data private? Only selected fitness stats are shared. No health data like heart rate or medical info.
Can I pause sharing temporarily? No, but you can turn off notifications and hide workout data.
Do competitions sync with third-party apps? No. Only data tracked by Apple’s native Fitness/Health apps are counted.
Final Thoughts
Sharing Activity Rings transforms Apple Watch SE 2 from a fitness tracker into a community-driven wellness motivator. Whether you’re bonding with friends or challenging family, this feature makes staying fit a fun and shared journey.
Shaik is a tech enthusiast with a master’s degree in computer applications (MCA) and a deep-rooted passion for the latest gadgets, mobile innovations, and digital trends. With a sharp eye for emerging technologies and a natural flair for storytelling, he brings a unique blend of technical insight and editorial precision to the Grepbyte team.
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