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Apple watch counts half of the steps

My apple watch (6 series) counts half of the steps.

Any ideas?

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Jan 16, 2021 1:08 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2021 2:34 AM

Thank you for the explanation. I will check that.

So, for example when I walk in the house, shall I conclude that the Apple watch is not counting steps? It would be a quite useless device then.

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Jan 16, 2021 1:40 AM in response to alessandrofrommol

To earn exercise or workout credit you must move at the speed of a brisk walk.

To earn 1 minute of exercise credit(green ring);

Travel a full minute at a brisk walking pace 3.3 mph or 18 minutes per mile approx.or 5.3kph or 11.3 minutes per kilometer.

Raise your heart rate to approx 75% of your maximum.

When you're at around or above this heart rate and speed for the entire minute you'll receive 1 exercise minute credit.

Source;Successful phone call I had with apple support.

Apple watch counts half of the steps

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