The hourly 250 steps can be changed/edited?

[Kweller]

Is there a way to change the amount of steps an hour? This would really help to be able to reach my goal. Right now  I  am setup for 14 hours and when you figure it out it is 3500 steps a day. My step goal is 10,000. It would be nice to increase  the 250 to help with reach goals. Thank you. 

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

[WavyDavey]

Hi @Kweller,

The hourly reminders for steps are fixed at 250 steps. I don't think they're designed to help you reach the 10,000 step goal as much as prevent people from being too sedentary during those (work) hours.

[Kweller]

Thank you, I understand  the point of the 250 steps per hour. I was really just wondering  if it would ever be an option to change those 250 steps to a bigger number for those who would like to help them get more steps in during a day.   Thank you again.  

[WavyDavey]

I think in your case I would try and get as many steps in early on the hour. Then when the 10-minute warning kicks in, there should only be a few steps needed to make the 250.

[mysticrose276]

Except if you exceed the 250 steps you won't get the notification.  I set a alarm on my phone for 10 min to the hour and advance it every hour. It's a bit of a bother but works for me. When I want extra steps or a bit of exercise, I take a longer break and walk for the entire 10 minutes. That usually works.

[Richie2260]

I like this idea as well. Perhaps you can submit it as a feature request.

[mysticrose276]

How would I do that? I can't imagine though because of all the posts over
the years about this issue that they haven't considered it. I will need to
replace my Fitbit in about a year and I'm actually looking at this as a
consideration.

[Richie2260]

Yeah, you're right. Looks like this has been around for some time. I found this feature request from 2016.

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Suggestions/Increase-or-Customize-Reminder-to-Move-from-250-...

Maybe someday, they'll add this for us.

[mysticrose276]

Fingers crossed!

[kmarquez77]

Try the free clock face called Move It! It has the option to up your hourly step goals! 🙂

[Richie2260]

@kmarquez77That's great. Thanks for the recommendation.I'm taking it for a test drive now.