Cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Versa 2 tracked too many steps overnight

ANSWERED
Replies are disabled for this topic. Start a new one or visit our Help Center.

Woke up to my versa 2 having 24,000 steps on it awarding me badges that I definitely didn't earn in my sleep. Is there a way to get this off of the device? I tried the logging it as a driving exercise thing and that didn't work for me 

 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

Best Answer
0 Votes
1 BEST ANSWER

Accepted Solutions

Hi there, @Ashe13. Welcome to the Community Forums. Thanks for trying to troubleshoot this inconvenience with your Versa 2 before reaching out. I understand where your concern is coming from. 

I'm wondering if you're using another app connected to your Fitbit account that will add more steps? Mobiletrack maybe? Low-power step sensors inside your phone track your steps and send the data to the Fitbit app. We recommend using MobileTrack if you forget your Fitbit device at home.

Note that adding more than one Fitbit device to your account gives you the convenience of switching between devices while still seeing a holistic view of your daily activity on your dashboard.

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. When working at a desk, cooking, or performing other activities with arm movements, a device on your wrist may add some steps. When you’re doing activities that involve arm movement—such as working or cooking—you often walk a few steps in-between stationary periods as well, so the device tries to give you credit for those steps. For most customers, the number of extra steps added by arm-based movement isn’t significant when compared to your overall stats. For more information, see How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?

For additional information, see Does the wrist I wear my device on affect the accuracy? and What can I do if my step count seems inaccurate?

Please note that you cannot delete those extra steps, but you can definitely achieve the same result by negating them. Make sure you followed the steps provided here How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities? in order to negate the extra steps. 

Hope that helps. 

Maria | Community Moderator, Fitbit


Was my post helpful? Give it a thumbs up to show your appreciation! Of course, if this was the answer you were looking for, don't forget to make it the Best Answer! Als...

View best answer in original post

Best Answer
0 Votes
1 REPLY 1

Hi there, @Ashe13. Welcome to the Community Forums. Thanks for trying to troubleshoot this inconvenience with your Versa 2 before reaching out. I understand where your concern is coming from. 

I'm wondering if you're using another app connected to your Fitbit account that will add more steps? Mobiletrack maybe? Low-power step sensors inside your phone track your steps and send the data to the Fitbit app. We recommend using MobileTrack if you forget your Fitbit device at home.

Note that adding more than one Fitbit device to your account gives you the convenience of switching between devices while still seeing a holistic view of your daily activity on your dashboard.

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. When working at a desk, cooking, or performing other activities with arm movements, a device on your wrist may add some steps. When you’re doing activities that involve arm movement—such as working or cooking—you often walk a few steps in-between stationary periods as well, so the device tries to give you credit for those steps. For most customers, the number of extra steps added by arm-based movement isn’t significant when compared to your overall stats. For more information, see How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?

For additional information, see Does the wrist I wear my device on affect the accuracy? and What can I do if my step count seems inaccurate?

Please note that you cannot delete those extra steps, but you can definitely achieve the same result by negating them. Make sure you followed the steps provided here How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities? in order to negate the extra steps. 

Hope that helps. 

Maria | Community Moderator, Fitbit


Was my post helpful? Give it a thumbs up to show your appreciation! Of course, if this was the answer you were looking for, don't forget to make it the Best Answer! Als...

Best Answer
0 Votes