I have had this for 3 days. Does anyone else find that the number of steps jumps up randomly? I work at a desk, get up and walk to the copier and sit back down - max of 15 steps - and the pedometer has added 50 steps. Not sure what I am doing to make it so inaccurate. I have had this for 3 days. Does anyone else find that the number of steps jumps up randomly? I work at a desk, get up and walk to the copier and sit back down - max of 15 steps - and the... » Read More I have had this for 3 days. Does anyone else find that the number of steps jumps up randomly? I work at a desk, get up and walk to the copier and sit back down - max of 15 steps - and the pedometer has added 50 steps. Not sure what I am doing to make it so inaccurate. « Show Less
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I bought one too and it really counts way more steps than I do I just pretty much stopped using it
819478
THis step counter does not work as it should. I would send it back and order the Yamax Power walker EX-510. It is rated as number one in accuracy. THe one you have is known to be completetly inaccurate. I do not know why Amazon continues to sell it. I threw mine away after one day.
1320998
I have the same problem. I cannot figure out why, I don't even sync it to the app. I can get on it and get a weight that is about 2 to 3 lbs higher than what I get after 2 or 3 times on the scale. The reason I noticed is that the weight seemed off so I weighed myself on other scales I have and all of them read about 3 lbs less than this one. ??? I will email the company and see what gives. Good Luck.
1181289
I never tried to do that. There is a reset button. I would just look at the number of steps I had on a walk and rember.
1311481
I know how you feel. The instructions are a little confusing. Unfortunately, I threw my instructions out, so I can't help you. However, I remember that when I read them over in their entirety, they didn't make sense to me and the clock didn't work. Then I read each step individually without thinking about logic. I did each step slowly one by one and it worked perfectly. Good luck!!P.S. Only 996 days, 12 hours, 5 minutes & 45 seconds left till he"s gone (at the time of this writing) :)
1557229
No. That's not normal. I'd contact the Fitbit help desk who are really helpful and will help you sort it out.
389264
I have a FitBit Flex and I have to make sure that I move my arms for the steps to count. So make sure you're swinging your arms, like you're walking. Not sure if all FitBits are like this, but my Flex is picky if I'm not swinging my arms.
977517
I'm guessing you mean the pedometer? I think it works as well as pedometers in general work. I've never owned a pedometer that was 100% accurate. I bought the watch for my dad so I haven't used it myself. He hasn't complained that it doesn't work but he feels like I do, not many pedometers are accurate.
2103051
Mine does count steps.. isn't that what a pedometer does. ? Haha or at least I assumed that was my steps it's counting ! lol.. I basically needed the watch for the heart rate monitor. Really all I can comment on is how accurate and good it is for that! :)
395651
No. Surprisingly, it's calibrated to detect actual steps, not random movement. Granted you might find that you accumulate a few more steps than reality, but maybe only a few out of thousands of steps in a day.
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It will count the steps and base the calories, etc on steps, but whether it counts it as workout minutes depends on whether you move for 10 minutes straight without stopping. I have yet to have it pick up any of my workouts as "workout minutes/calories" because I do not move constantly when I am working out. I will admit that I am rather disappointed with this particular feature. I workout at the gym for an hour 2-3 times per week but because of knee issues, I use machines, so there are breaks between the exercises. Thus, my workouts never get recorded as such.
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You probably have shorter steps, but it would be wise to try and calculate the pedometer on a treadmill or a mile you have marked off previously. I found that I had underestimated my stride when I first set up my pedometer after having walked my regular route. I had to readjust my initial setting from 28" to 30" a step.
1181290
You can re-set it as many times as you want but I would think the last setting is the one that is retained and built upon. I wear mine all day after my 3 mile walk to make sure I get as many steps in a day as possible!
1950861
no I'm retired and I just want to keep walking at least 10000 steps a day it just counts the steps I had one before that lasted about 7 years even after I put it in the washer a few times and dropped it several times it upheld it all I was lost when it finally quit on me now I have the same exact one and very happy with it. It only counts steps
1140986
It shouldn't jump that erratic, clime & decrease in increments, seal it in a clear plastic bag an watch it to see if your readings steady & level off ? Might get your answer
955365
Yes, just reset to zero. Have used this model of pedometer for 10 years. Have gone through several over that time. I also buy 2 at a time, for the same reason as the other poster.
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It is 15% and is fixed at that. Just out of curiosity I did try to level it by placing blocks under it but it just didn't work. It isn't too steep but it is steep enough to provide a good workout. I do a steady fast walk and 15 minute in I am drenched. I average 45 minutes twice a day although sometimes I go a full hour. My stamina has increased and I've lost 5 lbs. in the past month. That may not sound like much but I am only 135lbs to begin with and 5'5". My goal is not weight loss but to keep from gaining weight. I absolutely love my Avari and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want or need frills or fancy. Hope this answers your question. It is 15% and is fixed at that. Just out of curiosity I did try to level it by placing blocks under it but it just didn't work. It isn't too steep but it is steep enough to provide a good workout. I do a steady fast walk and 15 minute in I am drenched. I average 45 minutes twice a day although sometimes I go a full hour. My stamina has increased and I've lost 5 lbs. in the past month. That may not sound like much but I am only 135lbs to begin with and 5'5". My goal is not weight loss but to keep from gaining weight. I absolutely love my Avari and would recommend it to anyone who... » Read More It is 15% and is fixed at that. Just out of curiosity I did try to level it by placing blocks under it but it just didn't work. It isn't too steep but it is steep enough to provide a good workout. I do a steady fast walk and 15 minute in I am drenched. I average 45 minutes twice a day although sometimes I go a full hour. My stamina has increased and I've lost 5 lbs. in the past month. That may not sound like much but I am only 135lbs to begin with and 5'5". My goal is not weight loss but to keep from gaining weight. I absolutely love my Avari and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want or need frills or fancy. Hope this answers your question. « Show Less
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Thanks for posting that! We did get our replacement a few days ago and it worked fine for the whole weekend. If you're trying to buy, I guess just keep trying -I bought from LeapFrog directly and they seem to go in & out of stock quite rapidly.They never did send me a confirmation email that the replacement was being shipped though. I had to ask customer support and they finally replied with a tracking number about 3 days after it shipped out.