Pixel Watch hiccups reported
Pixel Watch users are seeing update problems that can inflate step and calorie counts or drop health data — a patch is still expected. (digitaltrends.com) If you're tracking precise metrics for training or weight loss, double‑check your logs until the fix lands. (digitaltrends.com)
Initial reports trace back to the March 2026 Pixel Drop (users flagged anomalies after the March 5 rollout), with coverage and complaint volume spiking in tech outlets between March 19–20. (mobilesyrup.com) Affected telemetry has included overnight SpO2 and skin‑temperature cards disappearing from Fitbit’s app, alongside broader anomalies in step, mileage and calorie figures tied to Pixel Watch devices. (piunikaweb.com) Complaints have come from owners of multiple models — notably Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 — even as Google pushed an unexpected March modem/firmware update to the original Pixel Watch, which left its formal three‑year support window in October 2025. (androidauthority.com) Symptoms vary by activity: some users report steps wiped from aerobic or elliptical workouts while simple walking sessions remain recorded, and others posted overview totals that were dramatically higher than the sum of individual workouts (one user reported two logged walks totaling ~4,482 steps but an overall daily total near 9,827). (androidauthority.com) Google has publicly acknowledged the issue and told outlets it’s working on a fix, while Fitbit community moderators have replied to threads and suggested investigating app permissions and temporary workarounds as engineers probe the root cause. (androidauthority.com) Suggested interim steps circulating in official forums and community posts include updating the Fitbit app, verifying SpO2/skin‑temperature permissions, and changing calorie targets via You > Goals > Nutrition > Calorie Target until a formal patch is published. (piunikaweb.com)
