How can I fix the inaccurate stair counting on my Wife's Apple Watch?

My Wife’s Apple Watch does not record number of flights of stairs correctly. The device that detects height does not seem to operate correctly.

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Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jun 21, 2024 10:36 AM

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Jeff Donald

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Jun 21, 2024 11:01 AM in response to Richard-cossey

It can also be due to the way she climbs stairs. If I have no arm motion (carrying a package) when going upstairs, it’s not recorded or it misses a flight of stairs.

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