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Pixel Watch Fitbit App Error: Steps Doubled Sitting Down!
20 Mar
Summary
- Pixel Watch users report Fitbit app errors after recent update.
- Step counts inaccurately double, even when sedentary.
- Neither Google nor Fitbit has officially addressed the ongoing issues.
Users of Google's Pixel Watch have reported a growing number of errors within the associated Fitbit application, particularly following a recent software update.
These issues manifest as significant inaccuracies in tracking essential fitness data. Users have observed step counts that are more than double their actual daily activity, with some reporting inflated numbers even when stationary at a desk. The problem extends beyond step tracking to include erroneous calorie counts and mileage discrepancies.
While some users have attempted factory resets on their watches, the problem often re-emerges after syncing with their phones. Support interactions have reportedly been unhelpful, with some users finding their concerns dismissed. As of now, neither Google nor Fitbit has publicly acknowledged or addressed the persistent data tracking problems affecting the Pixel Watch.
The implications of these errors are substantial, impacting the reliability of health monitoring features such as skin temperature and SpO2 readings, which depend on consistent data. The lack of an official response leaves users uncertain about when these critical functionalities will be restored.

