Distance discrepancies on fitness app

My husband and I walk together every day but his app consistently shows that he walked ~ 1/2 mile more than me. Why?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 9:38 AM

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Jan 7, 2023 7:30 PM in response to Cdravk1

Hi Cdravk1,


We'd love to help resolve the issue you're having, so you can get credit for the amount of walking you're doing. There are a few different things that could be going on here, and multiple variables that can be a factor. We'll recommend and link steps below to troubleshoot the issue. By following the linked steps, you should be able to resolve the issue.


  1. Make sure your Apple Watch and iPhone are updated to the latest versions of iOS and watchOS: Update your Apple Watch
  2. Try recalibrating your Apple Watch to improve accuracy Calibrate your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy
  3. Check out how the activity is tracked by viewing: Workout types on Apple Watch


We hope that helps!


Cheers!



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