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Step accuracy inquiry

‎03-06-2021 09:51 - last edited on ‎03-09-2021 05:27 by Fitbit Moderator

‎03-06-2021 09:51 - last edited on ‎03-09-2021 05:27 by Fitbit Moderator

Is there some sort of activity database and/or library that shows how many steps fitbit uses to calculate different activities?

 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

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‎03-08-2021 08:16 - edited ‎03-08-2021 08:16

‎03-08-2021 08:16 - edited ‎03-08-2021 08:16

Not totally understanding your question, perhaps because of a misunderstanding of how things work.

 

Are you talking about for Fitbit auto-starting a workout?

That's increased HR for a short period of time along with some steps to show movement and not just having an anxious moment not moving.

 

Or Fitbit figuring out which activity to use?

That's motion detected from the 3 axis accelerometer - as you might guess, it's guessing oftentimes on that.

 

Or what activities Fitbit could use?

Go to manually log a Workout Activity and search through the list - that's available.

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‎03-09-2021 05:27

In response to Heybales

‎03-09-2021 05:27

Hi there @2beingme. 

 

I'm wondering the same as @Heybales, would you mind clarifying your post? Though, @Heybales's response is beyond good. To get more details about the step counting, you can also see How accurate are Fitbit devices? 

 

Hope that helps. 

Maria | Community Moderator, Fitbit


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‎03-15-2021 16:32

‎03-15-2021 16:32

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