12-31-2016 08:21
12-31-2016 08:21
So I have had my Fitbit for 6+ months. As I have researched issues, I have noticed that many people have struggles with not being able to count steps while cycling, I to get frustrated with this. Being a triathlete and competitive, want all my steps to count. What I don't understand is how after a few years of Fitbit knowing this is an issue, why have they not come up with a solution? It is more motivating when all your activities count as steps so when you are competing against friends on the Fitbit app that you feel you have a chance. I think Fitbit needs to expand their horizon to not only motivating customers to walk and run but all sports. Swimming and biking are my 2 favorites.
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07-06-2019 07:38
07-06-2019 07:38
07-06-2019 07:57
07-06-2019 07:57
07-06-2019 17:17
07-06-2019 17:17
@ColK no the apple roach will only link up to an apple account. A Fitbit tracker will only link up to a Fitbit account. Apple has not decided to sync with Fitbit, I do not see them linking up in the near future.
@brightpuppy this thread is simply a conversation among Fitbit users with no expectations that any developer may be reading it.
Have you added your vote and comment to one of the feature suggestions linked to above? The feature suggestion board is specifically for users to make their thoughts known to the developers.
07-06-2019 20:21
07-06-2019 20:21
Hi @Rich_Laue
Thanks for being active on the board.
I did vote for a couple of the related feature suggestions including the one for "Convert Bike Distance (or Spinning) into Steps". But most of them seems to be locked for comments. Please suggest where I should provide the comments.
Thanks
07-06-2019 23:52
07-06-2019 23:52
Sorry I had not looked to see if any of these where looked.
Generally they stay unlocked until the conversation turns to, to put it nicely, being unhelpful.. If it has been locked, you may thank your fellow Fitbit users.
07-07-2019 07:17
07-07-2019 07:17
Well I generally use an elliptical and my FitBit counts it as steps, my FitBit counts steps when I bike by putting it on my ankle. I don’t feel cheated. If FitBit doesn’t read their own forums and discussions that’s on them. I enjoy my FitBit but may get an Apple Watch.
07-07-2019 12:18
07-07-2019 12:18
08-26-2019 14:00
08-26-2019 14:00
When I started this venture it was solely to solve a problem. I use my Charge 2 on my ankle while biking. I do this for me solely to account for and have a consistent measure of time and distance; it works wonderfully!
But I would suggest FitBit add various modes: step, bike, swim, etc... This could help those who cannot walk or bike. I could also see a ‘couch’ mode that measures potato time!
08-27-2019 01:43 - edited 08-27-2019 01:45
08-27-2019 01:43 - edited 08-27-2019 01:45
Hello @ColK depending on which Fitbit model that you have, up to 6 or 7 exercise modes can be added out of a selection of up to 19 to choose from.
They do include bike, swim, hike, weights, workout, yoga, and others.
09-03-2019 06:30
09-03-2019 06:30
You can go into your dashboard or app and manually log your exercise for the bike ride.
12-15-2019 12:30
12-15-2019 12:30
They should do away with just steps and create a points system. Then steps, calories, active minutes, stairs climbed, and distance would be converted into points.
12-15-2019 12:35
12-15-2019 12:35
The point system is called calories.
12-15-2019 12:38
12-15-2019 12:38
01-15-2020 13:36
01-15-2020 13:36
That makes sense to me, I usually walk with my legs, not my arms. 🤔
01-15-2020 13:42
01-15-2020 13:42
I get steps counted while washing dishes and not even moving my feet.
Why wouldn't I get steps while moving my legs up and down while pedaling a bicycle?
01-15-2020 18:47
01-15-2020 18:47
01-15-2020 19:05
01-15-2020 19:05
Because steps are counted based on arm movements.
Many while on a bike find that many of the bumps the bike rides over are counted.
04-19-2020 12:01
04-19-2020 12:01
I rode 20 miles on my bike yesterday and got about 2,000 steps ( must have been from all the bumps). I have put my Charge 2 on my ankle on previous rides and it works quite well for getting steps (approx. 10,000 steps for 20 mi.). My strap is a size small so it was always a bit tight but I’ll get a bigger strap and use it on my ankle in the future.
04-19-2020 12:29
04-19-2020 12:29
I'm at a loss to understand. @Diana2
Complaining about the false steps from the bumps but happy with the false steps while on the ankle.
04-19-2020 12:44
04-19-2020 12:44
Yeah I have no response to that...