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TL;DR
- Several users of different generations of Pixel Watch have reported another step counting error.
- The Pixel Watch is reportedly overcounting steps for many users, even with minimal activity.
- Fortunately, there is a seemingly simple solution to this frustrating problem.
Google’s March 2026 update has completely ruined stepping on several Pixel Watch models. Last week we learned that the The update has caused the watches to count fewer steps. than the user could have actually taken. Now, many other people seem to be facing another problem with their Pixel Watch.
For some users, the Pixel Watch appears to be overcompensating for the previous error and counting extra steps. Several accounts on Reddit They report that their smartwatches outperform steps by a wide margin, adding thousands of steps with even minimal movement. We’re not sure if this is due to the same update that previously caused the Pixel Watch to record fewer steps or any other changes on the server side.
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Meanwhile, extra steps also distort other available information, such as calories consumed or total kilometers walked. Meanwhile, some users also reported that the March update broke skin temperature and SpO2 monitoring functionality on the Pixel Watch 4.
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Some of those concerned about the bug report that while the Pixel Watch shows almost accurate steps, it is in the Fitbit companion app where they see incorrect data, suggesting an issue with the latter. In fact, although Google has not yet acknowledged the problem, some users have already discovered a fairly simple solution to this frustrating problem.
The Easy Fix for Pixel Watch Excessive Step Counting
Certain Redditors, including Unknown_2619 and Possible_law8357They reported that clearing the Fitbit app cache on both the phone and the Pixel Watch and then restarting both devices fixes the issue. Many others have chimed in, confirming that the solution works.
If you’re having these issues, you can try clearing the Fitbit app cache on your Pixel Watch by heading to Settings > Application on both the phone and the watch. Meanwhile, some more fixes highlighted by users include updating the Health Services app on the Pixel Watch or downgrading the Fitbit app on the phone to a previous generation.
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