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Step counting Seems Way Off!

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‎06-24-2021 13:27

‎06-24-2021 13:27

My fitbit says I have 679 steps... serious overcount.
Seems like the device is overdependent on swings of arm... 
I folded up some blankets and my count went up... I did some other similar activities, count went up... but carried dishes to the kitchen... no increase in count.

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‎06-24-2021 13:28

‎06-24-2021 13:28

Note, I am new to FitBit, it just arrived yesterday... 

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‎06-24-2021 14:09

‎06-24-2021 14:09

did 25 heel raises -> went from 712 to 764.
Did some step in place -> no increase

walked from bedroom to office -> no increase.

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