I presently have a FitBit but don't like the fact that it keeps on counting steps when traveling in my car. What about this unit. Can it be paused?
781897
Nope, it sure can't. It doesn't have much of the functionality of the FitBit either. This is just a barebones pedometer with flimsy screen and ability to upload step data. No pause.
781898
Mine does not count unless I'm moving. I have not seen it count in the car.
781899
BTW, you reminded me of how much I hate this pedometer...and I wore my HJ-720 EVERYDAY for those five years and now I go sometimes a week or two "forgetting." Well...I stand behind my testimony and went and ordered it instead, refund from Omron be damned, I am getting the pedometer I love and would highly recommend it over this one and have recommended it to friend after friend...It was $35 and since I paid with Discover bonus points, it was basically "free" to my mind. Best wishes...
781900
If you take it off...mine doesn't count much if any while travelling in a car and I'm disappointed sometimes it doesn't count enough for riding my bike. ;-) I am unhappy mostly with customer service and it doesn't keep the time on the same screen as my last Omron pedometer did. I'm also unhappy it doesn't upload steps to facebook as its advertisements lead you to believe. You can upload to your private page and get a graph, but I could do that with my old one. You can post "badges" (I don't need badges, thank you, I want to share my stinking steps and miles!!!)I had my last pedometer for 5 years and zero complaints so the fact that I am unhappy with this one is an indicator. Try the triangle one, I think it is the J-321. Purple and grey. Old style but the battery lasts longer (6 mos versus 2.5 to 3 mos), you can still upload but with a cable...to me, the USB is not enough of a draw over cable since the pedometer itself...in a word...sucks in comparison. This was NOT an upgraded model. It was a sucker draw, and I was the sucker. I can't get any resolution out of customer service...they want to appear to upgrade, not truly upgrade. They did do a "customer service" call to verify that my complaints were accurate. (I complained about the time stamp and she called to say that "yes, the model you have does not tell the time on the same face.) I repeated what the gal said and asked her if that sounded like she answered a question and she giddily said, "yes, thank you. I'm glad we could satisfy you." and hung up...no longer an Omron fan to say the least. Happy Hiking though! Again, I DO like the old style if you can get it.
781901
I don't know if it can be paused, but I think you have to be walking to use it. It's a pretty well tuned machine. For example, I wanted to use it when I walk my dog, which is stop and start, but it won't do that.
781902
My Fitbit One counted steps in the car too! Did you end up buying the Omron?
781903
This unit does not count steps in the car or on a bike. I just keep it in my pocket and only when I walk, jog or run does it register steps. Works very well.Bruce
328366
Throw it out. It's junk. My display died early on and made it worthless. Get a fitbit.
751050
No, the step count resets at midnight to "0". There is no carry over from the previous day same as with some of the other pedometer's I've used.
1451657
I have had issues with the calorie counter not resetting, but everything else does. There is a clock that you can set to your timezone when you set the fitbit up on your computer
988171
honest, impossible. as soon as some action will impact the device it will start again. thats was the reason why i stopped using of this device.
1002153
No, the zip does not track stairs. You would need one of the other Fitbits for that
1525594
It certainly hasn't for me. In the past I've used pedometers and been highly annoyed that I accumulated hundreds of steps simply sitting down and watching TV. This one seems as accurate as I've ever seen. You may get a few steps registered while driving, but not many at all.
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Hi Mesla! No noise whatseover. And, as I had described in my review, if you don't access the data on the device (meaning if it is not touched) for longer than 5 minutes, it goes into the silent mode (meaning it turns itself off), but continues to track your steps. I usually put it in my pocket and don't take it out until I go to bed to see how much I've walked during the day. I believe this is a great buy!
274566
It does work without a connecting device. Every day you can see your steps, calories burned, etc. But I don't think you can track it more than one day only on the device as it resets every midnight. I was just looking into the apps and you might need a mac for the app. I suggest you contact Striiv cares (just google them) and talk to them. I am unsure of all the logistics but I do know that they are very responsive to questions. Good luck.
404674
I have mine set to count down, and I just checked. I was able to stop it and start it again from the point it stopped, so I am quite sure it would work for counting up with pausing.
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! :)
1056908
I would say yes. It has 3 buttons, mode (miles or steps), set (which I still don't understand that button), and reset. The problem was not its ease of use. The problem is it doesn't count. You literally have to stomp your steps and if it's anywhere but on your foot/ shoe it doesn't do anything.
1757998
Not on this peddler. I wear my FitBit while I peddle and it tracks the movement as steps, which is a great way to get in my steps during the day.
2118806
This does reset at midnight on it own. I have it for a long time and it is on my ankle now with elastic so when I am in the car I open it so it will not track steps. Closed it will track in the car when the engine is running even in your hand or lying on the seat. I just saw Colleen answer. Did not know of 2 colors. Mine does not have a calorie counter, just count steps.
533470
Honestly, I returned my Striiv because it was too difficult to use. I bought a FitBit which I use every day. It coordinates with MyFitnessPal eating and exercising program, sends me activity for the past week so I can compare. I love my FitBit but cannot help you with the Striiv.
2269548
All the Fitbits will count your steps and are simple to use. It just depends how much you want to spend on it. I love mine! Good motivator to keep moving.
1718958
My watch does pause if I remain in one spot after about 15 seconds but it isn't always reliable. I am not sure why other people are reporting theirs do not pause. You can pause it manually fairly easily.