Does Alta track floors?

[Goods]

Does the Alta track levels?

Moderator edit: edited title for clarity

[SteveH]

I'm sure you'll love it. I've had my Blaze for a couple of weeks now and am very happy with it.

[megmattmt]

I'm really disappointed by this. I purchased the Alta to have a better sleep tracker... I enjoy the look/feel of the Alta and One, just wish there was something similar with a combination of the functionality. I don't need HR, was hoping for stairs, sleep, steps.

[DanielleC]

Was considering purchasing an Alta until I realised that it didn't count flights of stairs. 

Shame, as I liked the look of the motivation features.

[anissa23]

Me too, I was ready to buy until I found out it doesn't count floors 😞

[Rachev77]

Ok so the Alta doesn't track stairs. What app connects to the fitbit that DOES track flights of stairs on my phone? If I can have my phone on me while I do stairs and my fitbit dashboard tracks that, I feel like I'll have the ultimate tracking system! Any thoughts?

[anissa23]

I would love to know too!

[megmattmt]

It does not

[Mary0925]

I totally agree and I bought an Alta. Love the new sleek look especially on my tiny wrist.

[mg1011]

What happens if you use your iphone as a device in the fitbit app as well at the Alta. The app implies you can have both connected. Bofore I got the Alta the app was able to read the phone for thoses details. Would adding the iPhone as a additional device overwrite the Alta info or just add missing data such as climbs?

[Julia_G]

If you sync data from any third party app it will overwrite whatever data your Fitbit detected during the same time period. 

[mg1011]

That's a real shame. Thought that might be a useful workaround.

[t.t.]

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@ErickFitbit wrote:

@Smplsmn@Goods An altimeter was not included in Alta in order to keep it as sleek and thin as possible, so @EricJRW@MakMak are both correct.

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Thanks for the clarification. It seemed confusing because of the tab for 'stairs climbed' on the dashboard. I am guessing that some of the dashboard design is universal?

[CherylKas]

Well I'm really upset by this. As I just bought one last night. And the young lady at Best Buy told me it did indeed track stairs. Which is what I wanted it for that and steps. 

[JVLMom]

I'm bummed too. I just bought one last night as well, and was under the impression it did track stairs. That feature would be really nice. 😞

[dcnicholls]

Yes, very disappointing it doesn't count stairs. It reminds me of this every time I see that dumb dashboard. The Fitbit company seem to have no interest in asking users what they actually want. I just got the Alta as a birthday present, but I'll be going back to the Charge.  Very very annoying.  And Apple Watch looks like a viable option again.  Good one, Fitbit... How to lose customers.

[fitmamabear85]

funny... because my watch is water resisitant 50 M and I've never had a problem swimming with it or taking it in the shower. its a timex and its less than $20. Waterproofing or a deeper water resistance shouldnt cost very much at all. considering we pay enough for these trackers....

[Bunnybear_05]

The Apple Watch doesn't track stairs either

[Cherylspeaks]

How ironic that the Alta doesn't have an Altimeter. How Duh was that?

[SunsetRunner]

Then which devices do track floors?

[Julia_G]

Hi, @SunsetRunner, all Fitbits except Zip, Flex and Alta track floors.  You might find this comparison chart useful.