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Number of steps

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‎05-20-2019 23:25

‎05-20-2019 23:25

Hi! My fitbit already registers over 600 steps when i wake-up. I have the feeling that it doesn’t count the steps properly... and overestimating it 

I have he correct setting for dominant wrist. Any solutions?

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‎05-21-2019 02:06 - edited ‎05-21-2019 02:07

‎05-21-2019 02:06 - edited ‎05-21-2019 02:07

Hi @MijkeZ, nice to see you in the community.

 

It's normal to see a few steps on your Fitbit after waking up, although 600 does seem to be on the higher end. Do you get up and use the bathroom during the night? Sometimes I do and can barely remember doing so. It could just be the case that you move around quite a lot during your sleep (arm movements can be mistaken for steps). 

 

Either way I wouldn't worry too much, over a 24hr period 600 steps will make little difference to your overall stats. Remember there may be times your fitbit undercounts (when pushing a cart or stroller) so it usually evens out during the course of the day. 

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