New pedometer feature?

MismatchedAlmonds

I just got the alert on my MFP phone app that I could turn on the pedometer feature. It seems like a good idea but I was wondering if anyone knows how much of a battery drain it would be?

yarwell

I just got the alert on my MFP phone app that I could turn on the pedometer feature. It seems like a good idea but I was wondering if anyone knows how much of a battery drain it would be?

Perhaps you should be the guinea pig - let us know ! Is it on iphone or android ?

MadDogManor

I've tried it the last 2 days, and it doesn't seem to drain battery too much, yet. I stopped using my jawbone up (it counted every little movement as a step), so I have nothing to compare this pedometer to. I'm curious how correct it is

maryv83

I am using it now. It doesn't seem to drain the batter. Here's a little info on it:

If you’re lucky enough to have an iPhone 5S, we’ve got an extra treat just for you: Using the M7 co-processor found in the 5S, you can now automatically track your steps simply by using you iPhone 5S—no external apps or devices necessary. However, if you have an activity tracker that you already enjoy using, you can choose exactly how you want to track your steps. Two things iPhone 5S users should know: Battery Life MyFitnessPal Steps accesses the Motion Activity history from your phone’s M7 coprocessor only during the normal MyFitnessPal sync process, which means you shouldn’t notice any additional impact on your battery life. Accuracy If you currently use a wearable tracker, like a Fitbit or Jawbone UP, you might find the iPhone 5S step count can differ, especially for short periods of time. Over the course of several hours and full days, your step data should be in line with what a dedicated hardware tracker reports. - See more at: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/2014/05/now-you-can-track-your-steps-in-myfitnesspal/#sthash.i7teR9qg.dpuf

rm33064

I'm just about to go get on the treadmill. My fitbit one is very accurate in general but especially on a treadmill so I'll test it out over 10,000 steps or so. I also have other the walk tracker apps which are normally good at distance but not so much at steps.

tangogem

I didn't bother to add the pedometer...I leave my phone in my purse anyway :happy:

prgirl39mfp

You mean Pacer? I got it and it seems accurate. I use it on my Ipod and have no idea how to post here even though is synced.