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Inspire HR not counting all my steps

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‎08-22-2019 05:32

‎08-22-2019 05:32

Went for a walk with a friend today. Both wearing fitbits on our non-dominant arm,both pushing strollers,walking side by side. Her watch counted 1400 more steps than mine. What?? Could mine be to tight,or is it my settings? 

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‎08-22-2019 14:38

‎08-22-2019 14:38

Fitbit often has trouble detecting steps when pushing stroller (or shopping cart or holding treadmill hand rail) because the arm is held still and does not swing back and forth as in normal walking.

You can usually get better step count by putting in a pocket or somehow clipped to clothing, but at the expense of getting heart rate data during that time.

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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‎08-23-2019 02:36

In response to JohnnyRow

‎08-23-2019 02:36

I see. Smiley Happy But isn't  it strange that there is such a big difference between the two watches? 

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‎08-23-2019 05:55

In response to Therese81

‎08-23-2019 05:55

@Therese81 wrote:

I see. Smiley Happy But isn't  it strange that there is such a big difference between the two watches? 

Does seem strange, but maybe different strollers or different walking styles; i .e. one person having enough hand motion with each step  to be detected but the other person's wrist held steadier.

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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