Counting steps

How does an Apple Watch count steps? My Fitbit has to have the hand move to count a step so if you are biking or holding a shopping cart, your steps are not measured.

Posted on Apr 7, 2021 8:00 AM

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10k_steps Author

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Apr 7, 2021 9:09 AM in response to Community User

Thank you. So this tells me it will not record on a stationary bike.

10k_steps Author

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8 points

Apr 7, 2021 9:12 AM in response to Community User

Thank you

Apr 7, 2021 9:13 AM in response to 10k_steps

Apr 7, 2021 8:07 AM in response to 10k_steps

Apple watch uses it's built in accelerometer and/or GPS to measure distance and steps.

Apr 7, 2021 9:11 AM in response to 10k_steps

It will record time and calories burnt but not distance.

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