Apple warns some bands may cause interference with compass on Apple Watch Series 5
Apple is warning some Apple Watch bands with magnets “may cause interference” with the compass on the Apple Watch Series 5.
Shown within the fine print on Apple.com, the site warns that as with all compasses, magnets could lead to the compass not showing an accurate reading, meaning that Apple’s own Leather Loop, Milanese Loop, and Modern Buckle could cause interference, although so will any other third-party Apple Watch bands which also uses magnets, so it’s not an Apple issue.
Apple’s range of Sport Bands, Sport Loops, Link Bracelets, Nike, and Hermès bands do not contain magnets, so they’ll be good to go with the Apple Watch Series 5.