How to set up WeChat pedometer? 10 days of hot topics and practical guides across the Internet
Recently, health management and exercise tracking have become hot topics, especially WeChat’s step-recording function has attracted much attention due to its convenience. The following is the hotly discussed content on the Internet in the past 10 days and the complete guide for setting up the WeChat pedometer to help you easily grasp your health data.
1. Summary of hot topics across the Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Related platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to cheat on WeChat exercise steps | 28.5 | Weibo, Zhihu |
| 2 | Is taking 10,000 steps a day scientific? | 19.2 | Douyin, Bilibili |
| 3 | Comparison of step counting between smart watches and mobile phones | 15.7 | Xiaohongshu, Tieba |
| 4 | WeChat Sports Privacy Settings Controversy | 12.4 | Toutiao, Hupu |
2. WeChat pedometer setting tutorial
1. Basic startup steps
① Open WeChat → click [Me] → select [Settings] → enter [General]
② Find [Accessibility] → click [WeChat Sports] → select [Enable this function]
2. Advanced function configuration
| Function | Set path | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Step count ranking list | WeChat Sports → Gear in the upper right corner → Privacy Settings | Can hide steps of specific friends |
| Data source | WeChat Sports→FAQ→Data Source | Support bracelet/third-party APP access |
| goal setting | WeChat Sports → Step Count → Modify Value | It is recommended to set 6000-10000 steps |
3. Solving common problems
Q: Why is the step count not updated?
A: Check whether the phone sensor permission is turned on. Android needs to turn on the "self-start" permission.
Q: How to synchronize smart device data?
A: Bind the WeChat account in the device APP, such as Huawei Health → WeChat official account authorization.
3. Hotspot Extension: Scientific Movement Suggestions
According to the "White Paper on Chinese Sports" recently released by Dr. Lilac, it is recommended:
- Sedentary people: 100 steps of micro-exercise every hour
- Middle-aged and elderly people: an average of 5,000-8,000 steps per day is appropriate
- Weight loss group: it needs to be combined with heart rate monitoring to be effective.
4. Privacy and Security Reminder
Tips for the recently exposed "Inferring Work and Rest through WeChat Step Count" incident:
① Turn off [Add to Ranking] to completely hide the data
② Avoid using third-party step-brushing software, which may cause account abnormalities
By mastering these setting skills, you can not only participate in WeChat sports social networking, but also scientifically manage health data. Check your pedometer settings now!
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