why is my fitbit not counting steps

Why Your Fitbit Is Not Counting Steps and How to Fix It

Your Fitbit uses a 3-axis accelerometer, a set of algorithms, and a well-defined formula to count how many steps you take on a walking exercise. However, the device may miscalculate your steps at times or fail to track them altogether. In this post, I share the possible reasons why your Fitbit is not counting your … Read more

Can You Use a Fitbit Without a Smartphone

Can I Use My Fitbit Device Without a Smartphone?

You can use a Fitbit without a smartphone. You’ll have access to useful features built into your smartwatch or fitness tracker, but you’ll need to sync the device to access recent data about your health and fitness. Without your smartphone nearby, your Fitbit won’t have access to streaming services, in-depth sleep stats, and connected GPS. … Read more

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Fitbit Floors Climbed: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Floors climbed on Fitbit refer to a metric tracked by Google Pixel Watch, Versa 2, Versa 4, and Sense 2. Each of these devices uses a built-in altimeter sensor to determine flight of stairs based on a change in atmospheric pressure. An elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) equals to one floor based on the … Read more

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Fitbit Sleep Mode: What It Is and How It Works

Fitbit sleep mode keeps your smartwatch or fitness tracker from disrupting you during sleep. Once activated, sleep mode mutes notifications, dims the screen, and disables the Always-on Display. The screen of your Fitbit won’t light up when you turn or raise your wrist and a moon icon shows every time you wake the screen to … Read more

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5 Best Fitbit Screen Protectors for Additional Protection Layer

Fitbit fitness trackers and smartwatches feature aluminum cases, stainless steel bezels, and displays made of corning gorilla glass. But as hardy as they look and feel, Fitbit screens aren’t 100% scratchproof or indestructible. That’s why you need the best screen protectors to add one more layer of protection to your investment. To be clear: You … Read more

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12 Best Fitbit Apps That You Can Download for FREE

I’ve tested nearly 120 Fitbit apps on Versa 3 and Sense 2 in the last five months. I found some apps to be straight out unresponsive and downright boring. And some stood out to me as the best apps ever made for the Fitbit ecosystem. Here’s the deal: The Fitbit Gallery has 1,125 apps across … Read more

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How to Change a Band on Fitbit: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this guide, I show you exactly how to change a Fitbit band, step-by-step. Whether your current bands are broken or you just want to customize the Fitbit for a classy and more personalized look, you’ll find this tutorial helpful. Let’s get started, shall we? Key Takeaways Here’s a summary on how to change the … Read more

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4 Best Fitbit for Women: Reviews and Buyer’s Guide in 2023

Fitbit has curved a niche for itself as one of the best wearable brands in existence. And its effort to design smart models for women on the move speaks for itself. Today, the best Fitbit for women can track menstrual health, monitor active and resting heart rate, help with stress management, determine sleep quality, and … Read more