iWatch and iPhone double counting steps?

I have noticed that my iWatch and my iPhone double count steps, distance etc.

All data in health app are counted twice.

(I have an iPhone 11pro and iWatch 6)

How can I correct it?

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Jan 23, 2021 12:20 AM

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2 replies

SravanKrA

Level 10

433,112 points

Jan 23, 2021 12:34 AM in response to Haskos

Counted Twice? What is your measurement technique used by you? Is it manual step counting or you are comparing it with another device?

I am sure there is something wrong in the way you are comparing.

Haskos Author

Level 1

8 points

Jan 23, 2021 12:57 AM in response to SravanKrA

A second iPhone which I have with me, which doesn’t synch with anything - is completely separate... my steps on the other iPhone are approximately 40% less...

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