Smartwatch "Step Count" Too High (Ghost Steps)
4.5
The watch says you walked 500 steps while you were just washing dishes or driving.
Symptoms
- Inflated step count
- Steps while sitting
- Inaccurate goals
Possible Causes
- Over-sensitive accelerometer
- Arm-heavy tasks
- Incorrect wrist setting
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Check "Dominant Hand" Setting
Ensure the watch knows if it's on your dominant hand (which moves more).
2
Calibrate with GPS Walk
Go for a 15-minute outdoor walk with GPS to help the watch learn your stride.
3
Ignore Minor Movements
Most watches have a "threshold" (e.g., 10 steps) before they start counting to filter out arm movements.
When to See a Technician
No wrist-based tracker is 100% accurate; they are best used for tracking trends, not exact numbers.
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