How Does a Smartwatch Know You're Running?

Smartwatches use tiny sensors inside them to feel your movement, like a super-sensitive balance stick. When you run, they notice how fast and in what pattern you're moving, just like feeling the difference between walking and running on a swing.

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  1. Smartwatches feel your running motion like a sensitive balance stick, helping you track how many steps you’ve taken.
  2. When you walk or run, your smartwatch notices the pattern of your movement and knows what activity you're doing.
  3. Motion detection inside your watch helps it know whether you're just walking or running fast.

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