Pixel Watch owners are reporting inaccurate health and fitness tracking data following the rollout of a recent software update, with some users experiencing significantly inflated or duplicated step counts and calorie burn estimates. The issues, first noted by users on Reddit over the past week, appear to affect a range of metrics provided by the watch’s Fitbit integration.
Reports indicate that the discrepancies are not limited to a single model or software version. While the initial reports centered around the March 2026 update, users with older software, including the December 2025 version on a Pixel Watch 4, are now reporting identical problems, suggesting the issue may stem from a server-side or app-side problem within Fitbit itself, rather than the watch’s firmware.
Several users have described instances of their Pixel Watch doubling step counts, with corresponding increases in mileage calculations. Others have noted inflated calorie burn figures, even during periods of minimal activity. These inaccuracies raise concerns about the reliability of the Pixel Watch as a tool for monitoring fitness progress and identifying health trends.
While smartwatches are not intended to be medical-grade devices, the ability to track activity levels and provide reasonably accurate data is a key feature for many users. The current issues undermine this functionality, potentially leading to inaccurate assessments of personal fitness levels.
As of Friday, March 20, 2026, Google has not publicly acknowledged the reported problems. The company has not issued a statement regarding the inaccuracies or provided a timeline for a potential fix. Affected users are awaiting a response from Google and hoping for a swift resolution through a software update or server-side correction.
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