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Inspire HR counting steps for activities other than walking

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‎01-16-2020 23:53 - last edited on ‎01-21-2020 08:50 by Fitbit Moderator

‎01-16-2020 23:53 - last edited on ‎01-21-2020 08:50 by Fitbit Moderator

So I bought a Fitbit Inspire HR yesterday evening. Between going to bed at 10:30 last night and finishing getting ready this morning (brushing my teeth, doing my make up etc) I have registered 400 steps! Which is ridiculous! From brushing my teeth and doing my make up 200 steps alone were registered. 
Is there a way to fix the accuracy if not I will be returning it, because what will be the point of having one if it’s not as accurate as possible?!

 

 

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

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‎01-21-2020 08:51 - last edited on ‎01-21-2025 07:50 by Fitbit Moderator

‎01-21-2020 08:51 - last edited on ‎01-21-2025 07:50 by Fitbit Moderator

@Kt0095 Welcome! It's nice to have you on board! Sorry for the delay in my reply.

Let me help you with your Inspire HR over counting steps. 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 while 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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