Step/Motion
5 articles
The Stride Length Calibration Hack: Improving GPS-Free Distance Accuracy
When a smartwatch operates without GPS, such as during indoor treadmill workouts, track sessions under heavy…
How to Fix “Zero Steps” on Apple Watch When Pushing a Stroller or Cart
An Apple Watch fails to count steps when pushing a stroller, grocery cart, or lawnmower because…
Treadmill Mismatch: Why Your Watch Distance Never Matches the Machine
Your smartwatch distance mismatches the treadmill display because the watch cannot use GPS indoors and must…
“Phantom Steps”: Why Your Fitbit Tracks 500 Steps While You’re Driving
Gaining 500 steps while sitting completely still behind the steering wheel is caused by your Fitbit…
Dominant vs. Non-Dominant Wrist: How to Calibrate Your Step Count Accuracy
Misconfiguring the dominant or non-dominant wrist setting on your smartwatch can skew your daily step counts…