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WKBackgroundModes

The services a watchOS app provides that require it to continue running in the background.

Possible Values

workout-processing

Allows an active workout session to run in the background.

self-care

Enables extended runtime sessions for brief activities focusing on health or emotional well-being.

mindfulness

Enables extended runtime sessions for silent meditation.

physical-therapy

Enables extended runtime sessions for stretching, strengthening, or range-of-motion exercises.

alarm

Enables extended runtime sessions for smart alarms.

underwater-depth

Enables extended runtime sessions for underwater depth experiences.

Discussion

To add this key to the Information Property List, enable your WatchKit extension’s Background Modes capability in Xcode.

See Also

Related Documentation

Background execution