Rita El Khoury / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google says it has fixed an issue on Pixel Watches that was leading to overcounted steps and calories.
- While the issue has now been resolved, it won’t retroactively correct previously recorded data.
- Google recommends restarting your Pixel Watch if the issue persists.
Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority?
In a statement shared with Android Authority, a Google spokesperson said:
We’ve fixed the issue where some Pixel Watch users were seeing overcounted steps and calories.
The issue had been frustrating for users, with reports suggesting that watches were logging steps even during minimal activity, leading to inflated fitness stats.
Google also confirmed the fix via an update on the Fitbit status dashboard on March 23, 2026. The company noted that while the issue has now been resolved, it won’t retroactively correct previously recorded data.
“Please be aware that previously recorded data will remain unchanged, as this update applies to new activity only,” Google noted.
So if your recent step counts or calorie numbers look unusually high, they’ll stay that way in your history. However, newer data should now reflect accurately.
For users who continue to face problems, Google recommends restarting the affected Pixel Watch.
Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.
