The Pixel Watch now ghosts health stats, but the fix is ​​ridiculously simple

Google’s March 2026 update completely killed step counting on various Pixel Watch models. We learned last week that the update caused the watches to count fewer steps than the user actually perceives. Now many people are facing another problem with Pixel Watch.

For some users, the Pixel Watch overcompensates for the previous error and calculates the extra steps. A few accounts On Reddit states that their smartwatches count steps by a wide margin and even add thousands of steps with minimal movement. We’re not sure if this is due to the same update that previously caused the Pixel Watch to record fewer steps, or any other server-side changes.

At the same time, extra steps also distort other available data, such as calories consumed or total miles traveled. Meanwhile, several users also reported that the March update broke skin temperature and SpO2 monitoring on the Pixel Watch 4.

Some of those concerned about the bug report that while the Pixel Watch itself shows almost accurate steps, the companion Fitbit app is where they see the wrong data, indicating a problem with the latter. In fact, while Google itself has yet to acknowledge the problem, some users have already found a fairly simple solution to the frustrating problem.

Easy fix for Pixel Watch counting too many steps

Some Redditors, including Unknown_2619 and Possible_Law8357reported that clearing the Fitbit app cache on both the phone and the Pixel Watch, then restarting both devices, resolved the issue. Many chimed in with approval of the remedial work.

If you’re experiencing these issues, you can try clearing the cache for the Fitbit app on your Pixel Watch by going here. Settings > Application both on the phone and on the watch. Meanwhile, a few more fixes highlighted by users include updating the Health Services app on the Pixel Watch or downgrading the Fitbit app on the phone to older generations.