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      MattyRoss
      last edited by

      Hi first post and I’m sure this question has been asked before.
      I have had a a Suunto 7 for just under a week and I’m frustrated with the step counter. I cut the grass yesterday front and back and only managed 152 steps. Is this an issue with the watch that it’s not very sensitive?
      I wear the watch on my dominant hand so would expect to see more than 152 steps. Can the sensitivity be increased?
      Any help and advice would be appreciated
      TIA

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        Mff73 @MattyRoss
        last edited by Mff73

        @mattyross
        Cut the grass = hands on the mower handlebar?
        Watch measures steps estimated by hands movements. So I guess in this situation you can’t get better measurements.

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        • Randy PennR Offline
          Randy Penn
          last edited by

          Unless you were holding the lawnmower with only your non-dominant hand, that probably explains it. Counting steps with a watch is not an exact science, but I believe your arm must be swinging and/or the watch must sense a rhythmic vibration as you walk in order for a step to be counted.

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            MattyRoss @Mff73
            last edited by

            @mff73 I understand that but but wasn’t always walking round holding the lawnmower I was doing other things.
            I didn’t have issues with my fitbit. I guess I’m going to have to walk round with a bit more sway😂
            So no way on the suunto 7 to select dominant hand or improve sensitivity.
            Thanks for the reply by the way

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              Jamie BG Bronze Member @MattyRoss
              last edited by

              @mattyross
              As a general rule i find that in my normal/working day I do between 1000 to 1500 steps.
              Pushing a pram or anything else where you are holding your arm out will reduce your step count.

              i assume you have upated your profile in the suunto app on your watch, as that can also impact on calories and steps.

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