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How to turn step counting off

Hello, my driveway is dirt, 2 miles long and bumpy. I’d like to suspend step tracking while driving to ensure I don’t get “fake” steps since accurate step tracking is my main motivation for having a Fitbit. Is there a quick button to disable step tracking and then re-enable when ready, similar to starting and stopping an exercise? I do not want thousands of fake steps and calories tracked that I didn’t earn. Thank you 

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@Tt11 

Unfortunately there is no way to turn the Charge 6 off.

You can log a Driving activity for the time you're driving.
I've also read that removing the tracker from your wrist during the drive might work.

Gary D.| Feeding Hills, MA MBG PE

Charge HR, Charge 2, Charge 3, Inspire 2, Charge 4, Charge 5, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3

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Thank you, although that is a hassle, I am willing to do it. If I log a
driving activity then, will Fitbit not count any steps or related extra
calories?
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@Tt11 

Yes, the Driving activity will remove the steps that were recorded during the time you log as Driving.

Gary D.| Feeding Hills, MA MBG PE

Charge HR, Charge 2, Charge 3, Inspire 2, Charge 4, Charge 5, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3

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Thank you for the assistance!
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