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How does it determine if we are going up stairs?

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‎07-14-2022 16:00

‎07-14-2022 16:00

If the charge 5 doesn't have an altimeter, how does it differentiate between stairs and normal movement? 

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‎07-14-2022 16:30

‎07-14-2022 16:30

Hi @Cml007  it doesn't recognize altitude, so it counts only your steps. Remember, a wrist based device needs you to be swinging the arms so each step counts.  Read this article for more information - click to go there

Stepping in the U.S.A. since September 2013. Android 14

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‎07-14-2022 16:30

‎07-14-2022 16:30

Hi @Cml007  it doesn't recognize altitude, so it counts only your steps. Remember, a wrist based device needs you to be swinging the arms so each step counts.  Read this article for more information - click to go there

Stepping in the U.S.A. since September 2013. Android 14

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‎07-14-2022 16:43

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‎07-14-2022 16:43

You're right, I was confusing active zone minutes with flights of stairs, thanks 

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