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Discrepancy of steps with Fitbit and Whitings

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‎08-20-2014 02:59 - last edited on ‎11-30-2015 11:03 by Moderator Alum

‎08-20-2014 02:59 - last edited on ‎11-30-2015 11:03 by Moderator Alum

Hi there. I'm using Fitbit Flex and I'm a little bit confused. In the same time I have installed on my iPhone a program named Whitings. Using both trackers in the same time for same distances will give different numbers of steps. Any explanations? Thanks.

 

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

 

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‎08-22-2014 16:41

‎08-22-2014 16:41

@BogdanC38 It will be a pleasure to help you Smiley Wink!

 

Flex will count your steps, calories burned, distance and Very Active Minutes based on the information that you entered when you created your account. Withings app may count your distance based on a GPS and your steps using the sensors in the phone. So, you may see a slightly difference between the steps given by your tracker and the ones the app is giving you. 

 

Additionally, you can check this article about how Fitbit will track your distance. 

 

 

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