Smartwatch "Step Count" is Too High
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The watch says you walked 10,000 steps, but you've been sitting at a desk all day.
Symptoms
- Inaccurate steps
- Ghost walking
- High calorie burn
Possible Causes
- Arm movement sensitivity
- Driving/Vibration
- Calibration error
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Change "Wrist" Setting
Ensure the app knows if you wear it on your dominant or non-dominant hand.
2
Calibrate with GPS
Go for a 15-minute walk with GPS enabled to help the watch learn your stride.
3
Restart the Watch
Clears any temporary sensor glitches.
When to See a Technician
Watches use an accelerometer to guess steps; if you move your arms a lot while talking or typing, it will count them as steps.
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