How Does Pokémon Go Track Steps? (How Does Pokémon Go Count Steps?)
I usually walk or jog around my estate every morning before beginning my day. Since I discovered Adventure Sync, I never leave my phone behind. I enjoy being able to work on my fitness goals while still recording progress in my game.
Last week, my neighbor who plays Pokémon joined me, and while I was at it, I got a notification that I had just hatched an egg! 😊 He seemed puzzled when I explained how Pokémon Go tracks steps.
That is when I realized some Pokémon players are unaware of this information. I explained to my neighbor that Pokémon Go uses GPS to track steps.
Read on to learn more about how Pokémon Go tracks steps and much more.
How Are Steps Counted in Pokémon Go?
Pokémon Go tracks your steps by tapping into information provided by GPS to track your movement. Pokémon Go can determine how far you have walked by monitoring your location.
It can also calculate how fast you move. This is made possible by the built-in sensors on your device.
When your mobile device shakes, that movement can be interpreted as walking, depending on how fast it occurs.
How Does Pokémon Go Know You Are Walking?
Pokémon Go tracks your movement by tapping into the GPS signal on your phone. The Niantic servers check your position every minute and record how fast you move.
Most Pokémon enthusiasts agree that if your speed stays below 20Mph, Pokémon Go will categorize your movement as walking.
This means that you can hatch your eggs while walking, jogging, or riding your bicycle 😀.
How Does Pokémon Go Track Your Steps Without the App Open?
Pokémon Go uses Adventure Sync to track your movement while the app is closed. This feature uses your phone’s built-in pedometer to track your movement.
For it to work, you must first activate it. Pokémon Go tracks your movement even when you are not playing. Adventure Sync is either linked to your Google Fit or Apple Health. You do not need to worry about your battery running out.
Also, always keep your location on at all times. Tracking your steps comes with benefits, as summarized in the table below.
|
Distance |
Benefits |
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5 Km |
20 Poke Balls. |
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25 Km | 500 Stardust, 10 Great Balls, Rare Candy or 15Km egg hatch. |
|
50 Km |
1,000 Stardust, 5 Ultra Balls and any one of 5 Rare Candy, 10Km egg hatch, 5Km egg hatch or 5 Silver Pinap Berries. |
|
100km |
16,000 Stardust |
How Accurate Is the Pokémon Go Steps?
Pokémon Go solely depends on GPS tracking to count your steps; therefore, there is no specific information on its accuracy.
Some factors can influence the results you get every time you move. Some Pokémon players have even devised ways to cheat steps in Pokémon Go 😐.
Some agree that if you drive slowly with the game open, you may register steps and hatch some eggs.
Despite all this, Pokémon Go steps are pretty accurate, and the distance it records will not differ significantly from the distance you covered.
How Do You Get Pokémon Go Steps?
You get Pokémon Go steps by activating Adventure Sync on your mobile device. To do this, open the Pokémon Go app on your phone and go to settings.
Locate Adventure since and click enable. Pokémon Go will request permission to access your Google Fit or Apple Health.
Permit to track your steps and gain the benefits of hatching eggs and collecting candy. You will also receive a weekly summary of your fitness progress😄.
Can Pokémon Count Steps if You Are Driving?
No, Pokémon Go does not count steps if you are driving. The server records your change in position every 60 seconds, and if you have moved too fast, no steps are recorded.
However, sometimes, players can cheat the game, although this is highly discouraged. Usually, Pokémon Go records movements of 20Mph and below as steps.
If you drive at a slow speed, Pokémon Go may count steps.
