Measured by arm swing, actual foot step or GPS?
—–
Jo Hessinger
MacMost Q&A Forum • View All Forum Questions • Ask a Question
How Are Steps Recorded In the Apple Watch (edition 1)?
Comments: One Response to “How Are Steps Recorded In the Apple Watch (edition 1)?”
Comments Closed.
I believe it uses the accelerometer. This is the device inside that tracks acceleration in all directions. In other words, movement. When you make a movement that is similar to a physical step, it counts it as such. Probably a quick up-down with a swing.
It can't use GPS as the current models don't have their own GPS. And they are capable of recording steps even if you leave your iPhone at home as you go for a walk.