Versa 3 won't stop auto-detecting my exercise

[jakmak]

Background: I walk very fast and Fitbit always thinks I'm running, but running very very slowly, which I think is adversely affecting my Cardio Fitness score.

I turned off the exercise auto-detect settings on my Fitbit Versa 3 since I think it is inaccurately capturing my exercise activity in these situations as a result, but my Fitbit is still auto-detecting my exercises. I've tried restarting my Fitbit and turning the setting on and off multiple times but cannot get my Fitbit to stop auto-detecting my exercise.  

[JohnnyRow]

Did you turn off auto-detect for Walk as well as for Run?  I would think you would want auto-detect still on for Walk but off for Run.  But the way to be sure is to use the on-wrist Exercise App and call it a Walk before you even begin.

[jakmak]

I have auto-detect turned off for all exercises, including Walk and Run and all others. 

[JohnnyRow]

never mind

[jakmak]

I am using the Exercise app occasionally and only when I wish to actually record a workout.

[LZeeW]

@jakmak   There is an additional feature in the Versa models that is different from the auto-recognition feature that you turned off.  It is called Run Detect and it opens the Run shortcut in the Exercise app.  To turn it off:

• Open the Exercise app and select Run
• Swipe up on the tiny "^" at the bottom of the screen
• Look for Run detect and toggle it off

You wrote that you walk briskly.  I bet this is enough to activate Run detect.

[jakmak]

Thank you! I have this turned off now and will give it a try. Hope this works. 

[JohnnyRow]

I considered the "Run Detect" but thought that opened the Exercise App that would be apparent on the screen display, but OP never mentioned that, but you are probably right.