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Apple Watch & Exercise.

Does the apple watch count steps. If it does, how does it work?

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9

Posted on Dec 9, 2022 9:59 AM

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Yes, the Apple Watch does count steps. You can find your step count under your Activity Rings--just scroll down passed the info on each ring, and you should see the current step count for the day.


It counts steps via the accelerometer sensor, which measures your body's movement, and if you use the Workout app, it also uses GPS.


I found this article as a reference: https://www.myhealthyapple.com/how-to-track-steps-distance-and-floors-climbed-on-your-apple-watch/

Posted on Dec 9, 2022 10:22 AM

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Dec 9, 2022 10:22 AM in response to cbd750

Yes, the Apple Watch does count steps. You can find your step count under your Activity Rings--just scroll down passed the info on each ring, and you should see the current step count for the day.


It counts steps via the accelerometer sensor, which measures your body's movement, and if you use the Workout app, it also uses GPS.


I found this article as a reference: https://www.myhealthyapple.com/how-to-track-steps-distance-and-floors-climbed-on-your-apple-watch/

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