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Capture calories from walking when not wearing a Garmin watch/fitness tracker?

Can Garmin software (Garmin Connect) take steps from the phone in calculating total calories?  For example, let's say I am walking around the shops but without a Garmin device on. Can those steps go towards my total calorie calculation in Garmin Connect. This would be highly desirable as it means I can have a Garmin watch for proper exercise and a regular non-smart watch for basic walking activities as long as my phone as in my pocket. I last used the original Vivoactive back in 2016 and am wondering if anything has changed since you couldn't do it then.

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  • Can Garmin software (Garmin Connect) take steps from the phone in calculating total calories?

    No, only steps recorded by your Garmin device are used. If you can keep you phone in the pocket…

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  • Can Garmin software (Garmin Connect) take steps from the phone in calculating total calories?

    No, only steps recorded by your Garmin device are used. If you can keep you phone in the pocket, you can certainly keep your watch or wristband there too, even if you do not wish to keep it on the wrist.