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Improving the Step Distance Accuracy of My Outdoor Wearable

The Custom Stride Length feature assists with getting the most accurate step distance on an activity tracker when the accelerometer is being used. A Custom Stride Length can be set by using Garmin Connect or the Garmin Connect App. Setting the Custom Stride Length will involve walking a known distance, and counting the steps it took to complete that distance. The minimum distance is 400 meters; however, it is recommended to go 800 meters. Typically doing this by walking on a 400 meter track will provide the most accurate results.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • The GPS feature is used to calibrate the step length for running activities. If the step distance for indoor running activities is still inaccurate after having done several outdoor running activities with GPS, then the device may not be accurately counting steps.
  • Using a foot pod will NOT affect the total number of steps for the day. Using a foot pod can improve distance and pace readings, but only while recording a timed activity. Daily step totals are only recorded using the internal 3-axis accelerometer of a Garmin watch that has an activity tracking feature. (See Related below for additional troubleshooting suggestions with regard to accuracy of step counting.)

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Devices that Support Custom Stride Length
  • D2 Bravo
  • Descent Mk1
  • epix
  • fenix 3 
  • fenix 3 HR
  • fenix 5 
  • fenix 5S
  • fenix 5X
  • fenix 5 Plus
  • fenix 5S Plus
  • fenix 5X Plus
  • fenix Chronos
  • Instinct
  • Instinct Tactical
  • MARQ Series
  • quatix 3
  • tactix Bravo
  • tactix Charlie
  • tactix Delta


Setting Custom Stride Length in the Garmin Connect App

  1. Open Garmin Connect App

  2. Open the app menu: Select Garmin Devices
    • Android: Select menu icon  (upper left corner)

    • iOS: Select More icon (bottom right)

  3. Select the device name

  4. Touch Activity Tracking

    • If Activity Tracking is not available, touch User Settings

  5. Touch Custom Stride Length

  6. Toggle Walking on

  7. Touch Measured Distance and enter the known distance you traveled

  8. Touch Total Steps and enter the number of steps it took to cover that distance

  9. Select Back icon <  to return to the Main Menu 

  10. Sync your device with your phone using the app


Setting Custom Stride Length in Garmin Connect Web

  1. Sign into Garmin Connect

  2. Select the device icon watch icon (upper right corner)

  3. Select your device from the list

  4. Select Activity Tracking

    • If Activity Tracking is not available, select User Settings

  5. Under Custom Stride Length toggle Walking button to turn it on

  6. Enter the known distance from your walk

  7. Enter the number of steps it took to cover that distance

  8. Scroll down and select Save Settings

  9. Sync your device with Garmin Express or with the Garmin Connect App if you have it paired to your smartphone 


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