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HI All... can someone please tell me why when I hike with my husband, we both start at the same time and walk side by side the whole time, and at the end of the hike, I am .25 miles behind him yet the time is still exactly the same? It shows that we are identical in distance to .31 miles, then my tracker starts to fall behind starting at .02 miles and ending at .25-.30 miles behind him. We walk two miles every night, and we are identical in time and distance.

Also, when walking up a steep hill, and we slow down, it appears I get farther behind. I don't think this is right. Do I need to bring my watch in for repair?


Any help is appreciated.

Thank you!

mmwyatt725

Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Mar 18, 2022 3:15 PM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2022 6:48 PM

See the "Make sure that you earn Move and Exercise credit" section in:

Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch - Apple Support


You should also make sure your watch is calibrated:

Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support


Although the watch is not technically a pedometer, it acts a lot like one. The distance will depend greatly on how (and how often) you swing your arm wearing the watch.


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Mar 18, 2022 6:48 PM in response to mmwyatt725

See the "Make sure that you earn Move and Exercise credit" section in:

Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch - Apple Support


You should also make sure your watch is calibrated:

Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support


Although the watch is not technically a pedometer, it acts a lot like one. The distance will depend greatly on how (and how often) you swing your arm wearing the watch.


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