Why Does OPPO Watch's Floor Count Seem Inaccurate
The OPPO Watch has an altimeter sensor that can accurately detect elevation changes and calculate your elevation gain during physical activities such as hiking or climbing. This feature is particularly useful for those who want to keep track of their progress and monitor their fitness goals.
However, it is important to note that the accuracy of the altimeter sensor can be affected by various factors, such as changes in atmospheric pressure, weather conditions, and nearby buildings or structures. For example, if you are hiking in a mountainous area with rapidly changing weather conditions, the altitude readings may fluctuate and become less precise.
Additionally, the OPPO Watch's altimeter sensor may have difficulty detecting small elevation changes, especially if you are moving slowly or standing still. In some cases, it may even register false readings if you are in an environment with poor GPS reception or interference from other electronic devices.
The possible reasons why OPPO Watch showing inaccurate floor count
Floors you take are counted using OPPO Watch's altimeter sensors which detect your elevation gain. The following factors affect the accuracy of your floor count:
Story/building height - Some buildings' floor height differences may affect your floor count.
Debris stuck in the watch - If debris or liquids (sweat or raindrops) come between your OPPO Watch's sensor and your skin, your device might have an inaccurate floor count.
Temperature - A sudden change of weather or temperature can sometimes be the culprit of inaccurate floor count registered on your OPPO Watch.
Barometric pressure - The Barometer in your OPPO Watch detects the change in air pressure when you're climbing a building. The floor count/flight climbed will depend on the computation of the Barometer inside your watch. If this Barometer gets damaged, issues such as inaccurate floor count may arise.
Outdated system - An outdated OPPO Watch is at risk of issues caused by obsolete files and software. This issue might be the reason why your watch is showing an inaccurate floor count.
Damaged sensors - You might've accidentally dropped your OPPO Watch or used it underwater more than the water limit it could withstand, causing its sensors to be damaged.
Note: OPPO Watch 46mm (including LTE and Wi-Fi version) are water resistant to 50 meters, and OPPO Watch 41mm (Wi-Fi) is water resistant to 30 meters.
How to check floor count
To check how many floors you took, go to your OPPO Watch's Daily Activity:
Access your [App List] by pressing the [Home Button] on the right side of your OPPO Watch.
Select the [Daily Activity] icon.
You can now browse all of the data for your daily activity, including your step count, workout progress, calories burned, activity sessions, and the floors you've climbed. You can do this by scrolling up and down the Daily Activity application on your OPPO Watch.
Keep your OPPO Watch clean
Ensure that you keep your OPPO Watch clean. Wipe your watch's sensors with a microfiber cloth and dry it thoroughly.
Update your OPPO Watch to the latest system version
Keeping your OPPO Watch up-to-date will lower the risk of it facing issues caused by outdated files and software. Ensure that you make it a habit to regularly check for software updates on both your OPPO smartphone and OPPO Watch. See How to Manually Check and Update the System of OPPO Watch? and How to Check if Your Phone has the Latest Software Version?
Factory reset your OPPO Watch
Factory resetting your OPPO Watch will return it to its original system state. Doing this will delete all the information stored on your watch, including the files that might be causing the said issue. See What Happens When You Factory Reset Your OPPO Watch.
Go to your OPPO Watch's [Control Center] by swiping up from the watch face > tap on the [Settings] > go to the [System] > tap on the [Disconnect & reset] > tap on the check icon to proceed.
If this doesn't solve the issue
If you've already performed the previous steps, but the issue persists, a hardware problem might be causing the issue. Prepare your warranty card and contact your nearest OPPO Customer Service. You can also contact OPPO Support so we can help and assist you further. Depending on your region, you may check if you need to book an appointment before visiting your local Service Center.
Note: The OPPO Watch's altimeter sensor is useful for tracking elevation gain, it is important to consider the various factors affecting its accuracy. By understanding these limitations and taking steps to calibrate your watch, you can get the most out of this feature and stay on top of your fitness goals.
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* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your OPPO Watch, but these won't affect the description in this article.