My Inspire 3 is over counting my steps

[Mohbeo]

Hi all,

I just bought an Inspire 3 and it's clearly overestimating my step count by around 50% according to the step counter on my phone. My older and much cheaper Mi Smart Band 6 was much more accurate! 

Any idea how to fix this or is the device damaged!?

Thanks

[JuanFitbit]

@Mohbeo , A warm welcome to the Community! Thank you for  your message 

Fitbit devices have a finely-tuned algorithm for step counting. The algorithm is designed to look for intensity and motion patterns that are most indicative of people walking and running.

When working at a desk, cooking, or performing other activities with arm movements, a device on your wrist may add some steps. When you’re doing activities that involve arm movement—such as working or cooking—you often walk a few steps in-between stationary periods as well, so the device tries to give you credit for those steps.

For most customers, the number of extra steps added by arm-based movement isn’t significant when compared to your overall stats. For more information, see How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?