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Versa 3 is tracking too many steps while I'm sleeping

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‎02-04-2022 05:07 - last edited on ‎12-18-2022 20:31 by Fitbit Moderator

‎02-04-2022 05:07 - last edited on ‎12-18-2022 20:31 by Fitbit Moderator

I woke up this morning and my versa 3 said I had 12,000 steps which is impossible. I wear my watch to bed but I wouldn't think minimal tossing and turning would cause this. I have restarted my versa, made sure my height and weight were accurate and made sure it's accurate as to which wrist its on. This also happened 2 days ago. HELP!

 

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‎02-04-2022 05:34 - edited ‎08-24-2023 04:08

‎02-04-2022 05:34 - edited ‎08-24-2023 04:08

Hi there, @RRAhrens. Welcome to the Community Forums. Thanks for the details provided in your post about the inconvenience with your Versa 3.

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?

If you want to negate the steps tracked while you were sleeping, see How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities?

Maria | Community Moderator, Fitbit


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‎02-04-2022 05:34 - edited ‎08-24-2023 04:08

‎02-04-2022 05:34 - edited ‎08-24-2023 04:08

Hi there, @RRAhrens. Welcome to the Community Forums. Thanks for the details provided in your post about the inconvenience with your Versa 3.

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?

If you want to negate the steps tracked while you were sleeping, see How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities?

Maria | Community Moderator, Fitbit


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