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Blaze step count is high

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‎08-01-2018 04:48 - last edited on ‎08-02-2018 04:28 by Moderator Alum

‎08-01-2018 04:48 - last edited on ‎08-02-2018 04:28 by Moderator Alum

I have a desk job where I am not very active. I rely on the Fitbit to get me up and moving. I have noticed that my step count is very high when I have sat at my desk. Every time I raise my hand to type and move my arm to reach for something it registers a step. Very frustrating.

 

 

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‎08-02-2018 04:30 - last edited on ‎10-22-2025 08:38 by Fitbit Moderator

‎08-02-2018 04:30 - last edited on ‎10-22-2025 08:38 by Fitbit Moderator

Hey @SunsetRunner, a warm welcome to the Forums.

Your Blaze might register some hand movements as steps. If you want to know if your tracker is being accurate, I recommend restarting it and then do the following:

1. Put your device on your wrist.
2. Walk 100 steps, making sure to count a step each time one of your feet hits the ground.
3. Pause, then check your device to see your step count.

Let me know the outcome. Robot Happy

Alejandra | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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