Tracking Your Steps on Your Apple Watch
- Open the Pedometer++ app on your Apple Watch.
- Force touch the screen to bring up the customization options.
- Select ‘Customize’ and scroll down to ‘Complications’.
- Select the complication you want to add to your watch face.
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Why is my watch face not showing my steps?
While you can see steps on your Apple Watch, there’s no native way to display the metric on any watch face. Hence, we will have to take the aid of a third-party app. There are quite a few pedometer apps out there that support complications. Unfortunately, a majority of them are paid.
How do I get Apple Watch steps on my iPhone?
The Health app gathers health data from your iPhone, Apple Watch and apps you already use, so you can view all of your progress in one convenient place. Health automatically counts your steps, walking and running distances. And, if you have an Apple Watch, it automatically tracks your Activity data. You can also enter information into a Health category or get data from any of your favourite apps or devices that are compatible with Health.
How do I get steps on my watch screen?
How to Get Pedometer++ iPhone Step Counter – If your apps are downloaded on your iPhone and are set to appear on your Apple Watch automatically, you can download the Pedometer++ using your iPhone. You can also do this directly from your Apple Watch, Now, here is how to display steps on your Apple Watch face by downloading Pedometer++:
- Open the App Store,
- Tap Search,
- Type Pedometer++ in the search bar.
- Tap GET,
- Once it is downloaded, open the Watch app,
- Tap the My Watch tab, then tap the watch face you want to add the step counter complication to.
- Under Complications, select the location you want the complication to go. Pedometer ++ offers complications in various sizes, so they can go in almost every spot.
- Scroll down to PEDOMETER and pick the data you want to see. Steps & Distance is a great choice.
- If you tap More you will see many other types of complications. There may be different options depending on the size of the complication that particular watch face allows.
Keep in mind that not all watch faces can have complications. Infograph Modular is my go-to, but you can browse other Apple Watch faces here, Return to top
Why is my Apple Watch not showing my iPhone steps?
Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. I have turned the activity on and entered all of the info it asks and it still isn’t working. Help! Posted on Apr 25, 2017 10:44 AM 1 reply 4 replies Apr 25, 2017 10:47 AM in response to MeganK1029 Hi The following steps may help: Check that you have fully set up the Activity app on your watch:
When viewing the time on your watch face, tap on the Activity rings icon / complication, or; Go the Home screen (via a single press of the Digital Crown) and tap on the Activity app icon (coloured rings). To get started, you will need to enter some personal information.
Check that Wrist Detection is turned on and that, if passcode is enabled, you are unlocking your watch after placing it on your wrist
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General > Wrist Detection – turn on.
On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness – check that both Fitness Tracking and Health are enabled. On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Privacy > Motion & Fitness – turn on Fitness Tracking and Heart Rate. Check that you are wearing your watch sufficiently snugly on the top of your wrist (if it is worn too loosely, your watch may believe that it has been removed from your wrist).
Your heart rate. What it means, and where on Apple Watch you’ll find it. – Apple Support Wrist Detection can be affected by temporary or permanent skin changes, such as by some wrist tattoos.
Check that your personal information is accurate:
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Health > Edit – tap and adjust items, then tap on Done.
Calibrating your watch improves the accuracy of various activity-related estimations. Instructions for how to calibrate your watch are available via the support article linked below. More information: Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch – Apple Support Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy – Apple Support Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch – Apple Support Apr 25, 2017 10:48 AM in response to MeganK1029 If the issue persists, the following further steps may help (check after each): If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software, starting with your iPhone (be sure to make a backup first):
Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch – Apple Support Update the software on your Apple Watch – Apple Support
Restart both your iPhone and your watch:
Close the Watch app and, if they are open, the Activity and Health apps on your iPhone:
Double-click the Home button, then swipe up on each app preview to close it.
Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first:
Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch – Apple Support Restart your Apple Watch – Apple Support
Try this sequence of steps:
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Privacy > Motion & Fitness – turn Fitness Tracking off, Restart both devices by turning both off together, then restarting your iPhone first. Return to the Fitness Tracking setting and re-enable it.
Unpair and re-pair your watch.
The Watch app on your iPhone takes a backup of your watch when unpairing via the app. Choose to Restore from Backup when offered the option during set up. Most data and settings will be restored, with some exceptions (eg Apple Pay cards, passcode). Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone – Apple Support Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support
Apr 25, 2017 11:50 AM in response to MeganK1029 As the issue persists after following all of the steps, I suggest that you contact Apple Support (upon first purchasing Apple Watch, you benefit from 90 days of complimentary telephone-based technical support), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance – if necessary including to arrange service:
Contact – Official Apple Support https://twitter.com/applesupport http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ https://locate.apple.com/
Why isn’t my Apple Watch tracking my steps or activity
Why is my Apple Watch not counting stairs?
The Apple Watch does not count any stairs for me. I kept track for several days and go up and down apprximately 7-12 flights of stairs per day. Related Article: Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply The Apple Watch does not count any stairs for me.
- Hi
- Firstly, check that you have set up the Activity app:
- If Flights Climbed are not being recorded as expected, then it may help to follow these steps:
- If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software, starting with your iPhone:
- Close certain apps and restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch:
- Check that Wrist Detection is turned on and that, if passcode is enabled, you are unlocking your watch after placing it on your wrist
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General > Wrist Detection – turn on.
- On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness – check that both Fitness Tracking and Health are enabled.
- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Privacy – check that both Fitness Tracking and Heart Rate are enabled.
- Activity-related estimations depend, in part, on your personal information. To check that this is accurate:
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Health > Edit – tap and adjust items, then tap on Done.
Check that you are wearing your Apple Watch sufficiently snugly on the top of your wrist (if it is worn too loosely, your watch may believe that it has been removed from your wrist). Calibrating your watch improves the accuracy of various activity-related estimations.
- More information:
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- Hi
- Firstly, check that you have set up the Activity app:
- If Flights Climbed are not being recorded as expected, then it may help to follow these steps:
- If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software, starting with your iPhone:
- Close certain apps and restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch:
- Check that Wrist Detection is turned on and that, if passcode is enabled, you are unlocking your watch after placing it on your wrist
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General > Wrist Detection – turn on.
- On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness – check that both Fitness Tracking and Health are enabled.
- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Privacy – check that both Fitness Tracking and Heart Rate are enabled.
- Activity-related estimations depend, in part, on your personal information. To check that this is accurate:
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Health > Edit – tap and adjust items, then tap on Done.
Check that you are wearing your Apple Watch sufficiently snugly on the top of your wrist (if it is worn too loosely, your watch may believe that it has been removed from your wrist). Calibrating your watch improves the accuracy of various activity-related estimations.
- More information:
The Apple Watch does not count any stairs for me. I kept track for several days and go up and down apprximately 7-12 flights of stairs per day. : The Apple Watch does not count any stairs for me. I kept track for several days and go up and down apprximately 7-12 flights of stairs per day.
Will Apple Watch count steps on ankle?
DOES YOUR APPLE WATCH WORK THE SAME ON YOUR ANKLE? – Many people consider the Apple Watch a worthwhile investment because its biometric features are some of the best amongst wearables. Apple designed it for your wrist not only because that’s where one typically wears a watch, but because it has a network of veins close to the skin.
- This makes it easy to track your vitals.
- The fitness capabilities of your Apple Watch are made possible by several sensors and an accelerometer that measures your movement.
- Because the sensors are in the back of your watch, they must be in contact with your skin to work effectively.
- These fitness sensors are meant for your wrist and may not work 100% accurately when worn on your ankle.
If you’re serious about wearing your watch around your ankle, you may want to invest in a watch band explicitly designed for your ankle. The most important thing is that the sensors on the back of the watch are in full contact with your skin, which means your strap should hold the watch securely flat against the skin above the ankle.
How do you keep track of steps?
We updated this article in December 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. Looking for a little motivation to get those steps in? The best pedometer (aka step tracker) will help you reach your goals.
- That competition with yourself to walk just a bit farther each day is more than just a head game—science agrees that it’s a pretty powerful force.
- A large review of research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people using a pedometer were more active, had healthier weights, and decreased their blood pressure compared to those who didn’t.
Plus, besides the whole-body benefits, you’ll feel pretty proud of yourself whenever you hit those 10,000 daily steps (or more!). And there’s more—many fitness trackers or step-tracking apps also have bonus features like heart rate tracking, sleep analysis, mindfulness moments, and even the ability to play music that really gets you to steppin’.
While there are plenty of souped-up fitness trackers available, sometimes simple is best—and most affordable. You most likely already have a pedometer in your pocket: Smartphones typically have apps to track your steps walked and stairs climbed, along with distances, says James Shapiro, a NASM-certified personal trainer.
However, all that tracking eats up battery life and requires you to take your phone absolutely everywhere (including on trips to and from the bathroom). On top of that, previous research shows that the results from smartphone apps in comparison to pedometers might not be as accurate while tracking slower speeds.
- And truly, accuracy is one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a pedometer.
- To double-check if yours is tracking the right number of steps, simply clip your pedometer onto your waistband (line it up directly below your armpit), set the device to zero, and walk 100 steps, counting them as you go.
At the end, your pedometer should be within that range, give or take five steps. Meet the experts: James Shapiro, is a NASM-certified personal trainer and sports performance coach. Lyuda Bouzinova, ACE-certified personal trainer and co-founder of Mission Lean,
Why are my steps different on my iPhone and Apple Watch?
If Apple Health or the Fitbit app show more steps than your Apple Watch, it usually means you have Fitness Tracking enabled on your iPhone. Fitness Tracking tracks your steps on your iPhone.
Can iPhone track walking steps?
The Health app gathers health data from your iPhone, Apple Watch and apps you already use, so you can view all of your progress in one convenient place. Health automatically counts your steps, walking and running distances. And, if you have an Apple Watch, it automatically tracks your Activity data. You can also enter information into a Health category or get data from any of your favourite apps or devices that are compatible with Health.
How do I enable walking steps on my phone?
Google Fit on Android Phones If Google Fit isn’t already on your phone, install the app from Google Play. Launch the ‘Fit’ app on your Android phone, and set up Google Fit by following the on-screen cues. You’ll need to grant the app access to your phone’s sensors so that your steps can be monitored.
Can I change my Activity rings to steps?
I would like to change one of my activity rings to show me my daily steps but I can’t find a way to do this. Does anyone know if this is possible? Apple Watch Series 2 Posted on Dec 31, 2016 11:10 AM The Activity app on Apple Watch tracks your steps automatically, during general daily wear and also during any workouts.
Integrates with the Health app and offers watch face complications: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pedometer++/id712286167?mt=8
Watch My Health
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/watch-my-health/id1045023671?mt=8
HealthDash for Health App
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/healthdash-for-health-app/id984840234?mt=8
More information: Change the watch face on your Apple Watch – Apple Support Posted on Jan 1, 2017 3:56 AM
Can iPhone track steps like Apple Watch?
Choose which apps share information with Health –
Open the Health app and tap the Summary tab. Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner. Under Privacy, tap Apps. You can see apps that you already own that are compatible with Health. If you don’t see an app, it might not be compatible. Tap an app and turn on the health categories that you want that app to track.
If you’re using multiple apps to track different things, the Health app can keep it all in one place. Manage the data that’s added to Health app, Apple Watch apps can also read and write Health data. You can manage them directly on your Apple Watch: Go to Settings > Health > Apps.
Why are my steps not showing on my phone?
Fit isn’t tracking activities correctly Walking, running, and biking detection isn’t perfect on Fit because your device’s sensors may record information differently than others. You can try to fix problems with how Fit tracks an activity. Google Fit uses data from your phone to estimate your activity.
On your Android phone, open Google Fit, At the bottom, tap Profile Settings, Tap Track activity metrics and make sure it is turned on.
If you have an HTC One M8, your phone might not work with Fit.