09-19-2017
09:01
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09-20-2017
06:52
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AlejandraFitbit
09-19-2017
09:01
- last edited on
09-20-2017
06:52
by
AlejandraFitbit
Cross posted from the running thread.
Does anyone else notice that their Fitbit (I have a Blaze) is off by almost 25.5 miles when running on a treadmill? Today while I ran on a treadmill it said I did 22 sets of stairs despite not setting my incline. At times I also feel like my Blaze isn't registering my steps fully. Anyone else have this issue?
My Blaze was purchased 11/16
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09-19-2017 11:04
09-19-2017 11:04
Your stride is different on the treadmill than normal walking. That's why there is a difference
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09-20-2017 06:59
09-20-2017 06:59
It's great to see you around @LMGV2015 and @WendyB thanks for stopping by.
Keep in mind that Fitbit trackers can potentially miss steps you're walking on a treadmill. For more information about this, you can take a look at the Will my tracker count stairs for treadmills and other exercise equipment? article and also adjust your stride length.
I hope this helps, let me know the outcome.
09-20-2017 07:21
09-20-2017 07:21
Right. But on the treadmill, and my milestone pod, I'm still getting a good .25-.5 mile difference.
My blaze is showing LESS mileage than what the treadmill/milestone pod are registering.
09-20-2017 09:17
09-20-2017 09:17
It'll be thinking your stride length is shorter than it really is. As it can't use GPS in doors it'll work out distance by doing steps x stride length.
You can set stride length in advanced options on the app.
Bear in mind this is never going to be 100% accurate though, as your stride length will vary with every step.
09-21-2017 04:02
09-21-2017 04:02
Thanks for the information @LMGV2015 and @CliffinKent for stopping by.
As our friend and I mentioned, please measure one more time your stride length. After this, test your Blaze.
Keep me posted.