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Fitbit Inspire on my wrists counts steps inside the car

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‎09-03-2019 18:56 - last edited on ‎09-04-2019 11:02 by Fitbit Moderator

‎09-03-2019 18:56 - last edited on ‎09-04-2019 11:02 by Fitbit Moderator

My Fit Bit on my wrist counts steps inside the car, even though I don't drive. A number far above reality. How to solve ?

 

 

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‎09-04-2019 11:17 - last edited on ‎12-25-2024 09:41 by Fitbit Moderator

‎09-04-2019 11:17 - last edited on ‎12-25-2024 09:41 by Fitbit Moderator

@tpcruz14 Welcome to the Fitbit Community! It's great to have you here!

Let me help you with your Inspire counting steps while driving. Your device will detect the movement on your arm and translate that movement into steps. There are situations in which your arm may move but you won't be actually walking. For example, this may happen when you are playing the drums, burping a baby or clapping. It can also happen when driving. You can negate these steps by logging a driving activity. You can try wearing your device on your non dominant hand but select that hand as dominant on the device’s settings to make it less sensitive to movement.

Let me know how it goes.

Alvaro | Community Moderator

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‎09-06-2019 22:42

‎09-06-2019 22:42

just got my fitbit on the 4th and am having the same problem.  I logged over 1300 steps while mowing the lawn on my riding mower, and have also gained steps while driving my car and petting my dogs.  I went to my device settings and changed to dominant hand. Hoping that helps. Glad to see Im not the only one with this problem!

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