How accurate is Fitbit data?

[pizza_killer_86]

4 years ago I used to have a Fitbit (I can't even remember what model it was) I began to loose confidence in it when at my previous job the Fitbit would tell me I reached my steps goal for the day. The problem with that was that my previous job required me to make patrols in an unpaved parking lot in a golf cart, as a result of these patrols the tracker would record the movements as "steps". I moved the tracker from my left right hand and changed my "dominant hand" in the settings, to no avail. It would still record these movements as steps and tell me I've hit my target goal. As a result of this I have lost confidence in the accuracy of the data it collects. In the 4 years since I've owned one what, if anything has changed?

[JuanJoFitbit]

Hi @pizza_killer_86, it's great to see you in our Fitbit Community! I'm sorry to hear about the accuracy issue that your Fitbit device experienced. I totally understand how you feel about this.

Regarding your question, I'd like to share this help article which explains how accurate are the Fitbit devices.

Let me know if you have more questions.