Different ways to track your steps

Where to choose a step counter

Lawa asks you to choose a step counter during onboarding. You can change it later from Profile > Settings > Stepcounter.

Phone-based tracking

• On Android, Lawa can use the phone pedometer for direct phone-based tracking.
• Phone-based tracking is useful when you usually carry your phone while walking.
• It does not include steps from a smartwatch unless that watch also writes to a supported health source.
• On iPhone, choose Apple Health so Lawa can read the steps your phone and connected devices share there.

Health platform tracking

• Apple Health can be used on iPhone.
• Health Connect, Samsung Health, and Google Fit can be used on Android when available.
• These options can include steps from phones and devices connected to that health platform.
• Allow all requested health and fitness permissions, otherwise Lawa cannot read the steps.

Connected wearable tracking

• Garmin Connect can sync steps from Garmin devices after connection.
• Google Health (Fitbit) is coming soon. Treat it as unavailable until the option appears for your account.
• Provider-based step counters may ask you to sign in and approve access.
• Sync the wearable with its own app first, then open Lawa to pull in the latest available steps.

Changing sources

• Open Settings > Stepcounter and select an available source.
• Unavailable sources are shown lower in the list and cannot be selected until the required app, account, or permission is ready.
• For local providers, Lawa warns that you should restart the app before the change fully takes effect.
• If steps stop updating, check permissions, battery restrictions, and whether your selected provider still has recent steps.