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Storm in the Netherlands and stairs ..

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‎02-09-2020 14:48 - last edited on ‎09-08-2020 10:23 by Fitbit Moderator

‎02-09-2020 14:48 - last edited on ‎09-08-2020 10:23 by Fitbit Moderator

Today the stair count was far off (45) and all stairs where taken when I went outside for a one in thour walk the storm. The Fitbit has never be so far off in counting stairs. It must be something to do with the pressure outside with the storm. 

Is my theory possible? Or is it a big mailfunction in the Fitbit. 

 

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‎02-09-2020 15:58

‎02-09-2020 15:58

You are exactly right.  Fitbit detects stairs from an altimeter to detect the usual changes in air pressure from a 10 foot elevation change.  Any time the air pressure is changing rapidly, that will affect the stair count, or even a gust of wind or opening a door.

But fortunately stair count does not affect anything else, even calorie burn.

See Why does my Fitbit device count extra floors? 

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎02-09-2020 15:58

‎02-09-2020 15:58

You are exactly right.  Fitbit detects stairs from an altimeter to detect the usual changes in air pressure from a 10 foot elevation change.  Any time the air pressure is changing rapidly, that will affect the stair count, or even a gust of wind or opening a door.

But fortunately stair count does not affect anything else, even calorie burn.

See Why does my Fitbit device count extra floors? 

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎02-09-2020 16:47

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‎02-09-2020 16:47

@JohnnyRow  Thanks for your clear explanation.

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