Versa Lite is tracking too many steps while sleeping

[leeds230]

My Versa Lite has just recorded over 17000 steps between 00.00 & 00.30 - I was asleep!  This is not the first time my Fitbit has recorded an excessive amount of steps during sleep.

My Fitbit does not track my sleep or my breathing if I use the Relax function either.

Why does my Fitbit track such an excessive amount of steps whilst I am asleep?

Is there a reason that it does not pick up my sleep or my breathing whilst using the Relax function?

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[MarreFitbit · Accepted solution]

Hi there, @leeds230. Thanks for stopping by in the Community Forums and for the details provided in your post about the issue with your Versa Lite. 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?

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

As for the Relax app inquiry, please see How do I track and manage stress with my Fitbit device?