Fitbit Versa - Tracking error due to hand movement

[RunAT]

Hello!

The reason why I actually never bought any Fitbit bracelet was that they do miscount steps due to, well, Hand movement.

I actually do not understand why that is happening because fitbit promotes the step counter as something that would only Count when there is Forward movement of the body.

I was reading about this issue also occuring on fitbit versa.
Is there someone who has experience on this subject? Any error range in percentage?

Thank you!

[abissinian]

Same problem here, tonight between 0.00 and 1.30, I "made" 750 steps playing world of warcraft at my desk 

Yesterday he recognized an exercise while I was talking with my friend, sitting at a table (italians...)

If you add this tho the 976 floors done while in motorcycle, it's a problem.

[GreginJaxFL]

Where does Fitbit say “Forward Movement”?

[RunAT]

Fitbit FAQ Why do I get extra steps sometimes?

"Fitbit devices have a finely tuned algorithm for step counting. The algorithm is designed to look for intensity and motion patterns that are most indicative of people walking and running"