how do smart watches count your steps?

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It’s on your arm not your leg so how does it actually know how many steps you’re taking? And do things like how fast you walk and how long your stride is make a difference?

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Gyroscopes can measure movement and inertia. Your arms move in a natural cadence directly proportional to your leg movement. This is calculated to determine steps.

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