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Fitness Tracking Guide

Everything you need to know about wearables, apps, and syncing for workplace challenges.

15 min readUpdated December 2025All devices covered

Do I Need a Fitness Tracker?

No! Your smartphone has a built-in step counter that's 90-95% accurate. Fitness trackers add convenience and extra features, but aren't required for step challenges.

Device Accuracy & Compatibility

DeviceAccuracySyncs Via
Apple Watch Popular95%Apple Health
Fitbit Popular93%Fitbit App → Apple Health
Garmin Popular94%Garmin Connect → Apple Health
Samsung Watch 92%Samsung Health → Health Connect
Xiaomi Mi Band Popular90%Mi Fitness → Health Connect
Smartphone Popular90-95%Built-in (Apple Health/Google Fit)

How WeMove Syncs Steps

iPhone Users

WeMove connects to Apple Health, which aggregates data from:

  • • Apple Watch
  • • iPhone (built-in)
  • • Fitbit, Garmin, Withings
  • • Any Apple Health-connected app

Android Users

WeMove connects to Health Connect, which works with:

  • • Samsung Health
  • • Google Fit
  • • Fitbit, Garmin, Xiaomi
  • • Phone built-in counter

Device Setup Guides

FAQs

Which fitness tracker is most accurate?

Apple Watch and Garmin lead with 94-95% accuracy. All major brands are within 5% of actual steps when worn properly.

Do I need a fitness tracker for step challenges?

No! Your smartphone has a built-in step counter that's 90-95% accurate when carried in your pocket.

Why do my devices show different step counts?

Different sensors, algorithms, and wearing positions cause 5-10% variation. This is normal and doesn't affect challenge fairness.

How do I connect my tracker to WeMove?

WeMove syncs through Apple Health (iPhone) or Health Connect (Android). Connect your tracker to these platforms, then connect WeMove.

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