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Why does my watch not count steps when on a treadmill?

Why does my watch not count steps when on a treadmill?

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Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 6

Posted on Jan 3, 2020 11:40 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2020 12:45 PM

Are you swinging your watch arm?

Steps are counted by your Apple Watch accelerating and decelerating as your arm swings back and forth while walking.

If you are holding the handles on the treadmill, you will not be moving the Apple Watch.

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Jan 3, 2020 12:45 PM in response to dora229

Are you swinging your watch arm?

Steps are counted by your Apple Watch accelerating and decelerating as your arm swings back and forth while walking.

If you are holding the handles on the treadmill, you will not be moving the Apple Watch.

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Jan 3, 2020 11:57 AM in response to dora229

What workout are you using?

Indoor or outdoor walk?

If outdoor you must swing your arms

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Why does my watch not count steps when on a treadmill?

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