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TL;DR
- Google says it has fixed an issue on Pixel watches that caused excessive step and calorie counting.
- While the issue has now been resolved, it will not retroactively correct previously recorded data.
- Google recommends restarting your Pixel Watch if the problem persists.
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In a statement shared with Android Authoritysaid a Google spokesperson:
We fixed an issue where some Pixel Watch users were seeing excessively counted steps and calories.
The problem had been frustrating for users, with information suggesting that the watches were recording steps even during minimal activity, leading to inflated fitness statistics.
Google also confirmed the fix through an update on the Fitbit Status Dashboard on March 23, 2026. The company noted that while the issue has now been resolved, it will not retroactively correct previously recorded data.
“Please note that previously recorded data will remain unchanged as this update applies only to new activity,” Google said.
So if your recent step count or calorie count seems unusually high, they will remain that way in your history. However, the most recent data should now accurately reflect this.
For users who continue to have problems, Google recommends restarting the affected Pixel Watch.
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