08-06-2018 14:28 - last edited on 08-07-2018 08:26 by LanuzaFitbit
08-06-2018 14:28 - last edited on 08-07-2018 08:26 by LanuzaFitbit
Lately, when I’m playing pickleball on a flat court, my FitBit is registering many floors. Today, 20 floors! How in the world is that happening??
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08-07-2018 08:30
08-07-2018 08:30
Welcome to the Forums @JillD55.
There are several reasons why this could've happened. You can read more about how Fitbits track floors in here.
Basically, they measure the barometric pressure and uses that to track your floors. Sudden changes in temperature, or sudden drafts of colder air can cause the Fitbit to think that you have gone up a couple of floors. In the case of playing picketball, maybe there was a change in temperature while you were playing.
Were you playing indoors or outdoots? If you were indoors, air conditioner can also cause this effect on your Fitbit.
Hope this clarifies the situation. Let me know if there are any further questions.
08-07-2018 10:45
08-07-2018 10:45
08-10-2018 09:33
08-10-2018 09:33
Hey @JillD55.
It might have been a one time thing with that many floors. I'd say that you keep an eye on it and see how it behaves in the future. This shouldn't be a common occurrence by any means.
If you have the time maybe you could check our Discussion boards out. Lots of topics to talk about with other users.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
08-14-2018 06:48
08-14-2018 06:48
It’s not a one time thing. Since about May of this year, every time I play pickleball, outdoors, no wind (we hate wind), no change in temperature particularly, my FitBit registers 15-20 floors. Really. I just ignore it now. Also, my husband and I will play for the same amount of time, with similar intensity, and he’ll register 5000 steps and I’ll register 3000.
For now, I wear the FitBit for knowing what time it is and for being notified when I get a text or my phone rings. It’s not working right at all otherwise.
08-16-2018 10:41
08-16-2018 10:41
Hello @JillD55.
Thanks for letting me know.
I'll be sharing this with the rest of the team and if I receive some updates on the matter I'll be sure to let you know about it right away.
Feel free to reach out with any further questions.
07-07-2023 17:22
07-07-2023 17:22
Same. Just started noticing it the last month. I play indoors. But yesterday it happened while weight training.