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Very confused Fitbit tracking steps, strides on Google watch connected Pixel Phone, Android 16?

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‎10-09-2025 12:42

‎10-09-2025 12:42

Playing golf, tracking walking steps, Fitbit steps is always far lower compared to steps on my accurate pedometer.  Does Fitbit confuse steps with strides?  On the Fitbit app you can set your walking and stride length; however, a stride is two steps.  How does Fitbit track steps when you manually input stride length.

The step count function seems highly inaccurate.  It also does not measure unless you use your arms walking or running.  It is useless on a treadmill.  Can someone help me better understand how Fitbit manages steps or strides?

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‎10-09-2025 13:48

‎10-09-2025 13:48

Hi @gvcc and welcome back to the forums. 

Thank you for your message and for the feedback provided. I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing inaccuracy with the step count function. 

You might be interested in the following help articles: 

Finally, I suggest you reading this help article: How accurate are Fitbit devices?

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