iOS has a step counter feature hidden beneath the built-in Health app of Apple, making iPhones turn into a handy Pedometer device.
BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 16: A young man visiting from Brazil and wearing a protective face mask against the coronavirus checks his smartphone while walking across Alexanderplatz on March 16, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. Everyday life in Germany has become fundamentally altered as authorities tighten measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Public venues such as bars, clubs, museums, cinemas, schools, daycare centers and universities have closed. Many businesses are resorting to home office work for their employees. And travel across the border to most neighbouring countries is severely restricted.
iOS Step Counter Feature on Apple Health App
The said function of iOS has been overlooked by a lot of its users, but it could help them subscribe to a healthy lifestyle of achieving at least 10,000 daily steps.
What's more, it turns out that Apple's Health app has been tracking users' daily footsteps even if they did not opt in to use it.
That said, this guide seeks to help iPhone users to learn more about the hidden step counter feature on their smartphones.
iOS Step Counter Feature: How Does it Work
It is worth noting that the step counter does not only track the number of steps but also detects its speed. Not to mention that it could also tell if the person is climbing up or going down the stairs.
But how does the step counter feature do all of these functions?
According to Business Insider, the iPhone has a built-in accelerometer and an air pressure sensor, that helps it figure out how much you are walking, as well as both the movement and speed.
As such, the iPhone could also show how many flights of steps its users climb up or down without any additional device.
The news outlet further noted that considering the phone habits of people in this day and age--wherein it is barely left behind. An iPhone could possibly get a nearly accurate average step count without any smartwatch.
How to Use iOS Step Counter on Health App
According to LiveWire, all of the steps data, including climbing up the stairs, as well as other trends could be found on Apple's Health app.
To cut to the chase, here's how to use the iOS step counter feature:
- Open Apple's built-in Health app from the Home screen of your iPhone.
- Inside the Health app, select the Summary tab found below its interface or beside the Browse section.
- Then, scroll down to the Highlights section of the Summary tab.
- There you'll see the numerous data of your activities, such as "Walking+Running Distance" and "Steps."
iOS and Health Features
The step counter is just among the plethora of health features that the Cupertino giant stuffed into its newer iPhones.
On top of that, the iPhone maker continues to introduce additional health features as seen in the rollout of the iOS 15.
One of the latest features of the Health app allows doctors and other health professionals to look into the data from the Apple software.
Although the data from Apple devices is still not as accurate as medical tools, it still gives health workers an overview of the situation.
Related Article: Apple's Health Team is Dealing With Internal Issues, Hindering Projects from Being Released, Report Says
This article is owned by Tech Times
Written by Teejay Boris
