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Steps counting when not walking

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‎02-01-2023 12:09

‎02-01-2023 12:09

If I am stationary (like im standing and moving wrists around or if I’m sitting on couch (petting my cat), it’s counting steps. Is there a way to make it go by gps and not by ‘my wrist is moving so I am walking’ because’ 

Is there something I can do to change that?

it should not pick up steps if my feet are not moving.

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‎02-01-2023 14:14

‎02-01-2023 14:14

Unfortunately, the algorithms used to interpret the accelerometer data will call these steps. Using GPS wouldn't help with the steps, and would just drain the battery. Also, GPS only runs when you start the Run/Walk exercise activity.

 

Are you wearing the watch on your dominant hand, or non-dominant hand (recommended)? There is also a setting that goes with this.

CharlesKn | Mid-Atlantic, USA
60+, strength and cardio
Charge 5, Android, Windows

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