01-21-2026
11:20
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12:11
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MaCrisGBFitbit
01-21-2026
11:20
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01-21-2026
12:11
by
MaCrisGBFitbit
I got a Versa 4 for Christmas. Last week I was on vacation in the Caribbean. I noticed that every morning when I woke up, I already had registered 1,000 to 2,000 steps.
No, I don't sleepwalk.
Yes, I changed the time zone to match my new location.
No, I didn't stay up past midnight and get steps that counted towards the next day.
No, I didn't engage in any "activities" overnight that might count as steps.
Since I've been home, the step counting activity has returned to normal.. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Best Answer01-21-2026 12:10
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01-21-2026 12:10
Hello @Wh33ls24! It's great to see you in the Community!
Thanks for sharing the details about your extra steps during the vacations.
Sometimes when your watch is exposed to certain vibrations, extra steps may be counted. For example, if you were on a cruise, the movement could have been registered as steps, or if you had a fan nearby that vibrated strongly, that could also be the reason.
Did you wear your watch to sleep or did you leave it charging on a surface overnight?
01-21-2026 12:25
01-21-2026 12:25
Good thought, but I was not on a cruise. I did wear my watch to sleep every night.
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