Google Fit says I walked over 2 miles when I was doing my steps

@snowy22315 (214867)
United States
September 25, 2026 2:47pm CST
It sure doesn't seem like it was that far. I would say a mile and a half tops. I have measure the distance that I go on my regular walk before..and I think it is closer to a mile and a half there and back..yeah, not that impressive I know..but I couldn't walk that much this summer it was too hot. I was walking in the yard a bit doing some yard work..maybe they picked up those steps too..although it wasn't that far. Are your step counting devices reliable?
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JB_girl
@sol_cee (39092)
• Philippines
26 Sep
Haha, I’m not sure how accurate those step counters are. Maybe all that yard work helped boost your numbers a little!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (214867)
• United States
26 Sep
Maybe.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (142499)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Sep
It will count all of your steps. Even just going to the bathroom or to get a drink
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snowy
@snowy22315 (214867)
• United States
25 Sep
You have to have your phone on your though. I am not typically carrying my phone when I do those things.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (132886)
• United States
25 Sep
I haven’t worn my ring in awhile so I don’t even remember if it counts my steps or just does sleep tracking and blood pressure and stuff. I should find it. I could use all the help available.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (214867)
• United States
25 Sep
I hear that.
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rakski
@rakski (164675)
• Philippines
26 Sep
I'm hoping so. But sometimes,my phone and my watch have a different count. I have other step counter installed in my phone other than the watch app as well
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (391230)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Sep
I don't have one and don't bother too much. I know I should but that's me.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (214867)
• United States
26 Sep
You can just use your phone if you have a smartphone.
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Michael
@Wrexxo (10985)
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25 Sep
A mile and a half is still a mile and a half, don't sell yourself short. Yard work counts too honestly, it all adds up even if it don't feel like exercise. My step counter be off sometimes too, i wouldn't trust it 100%.
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