When I compare my averages on the Force to the Flex they are basically the same so I'm assuming the Flex is as accurate as the Force. I had the Force for a little over 6 weeks and the Flex for around 4 weeks now. I developed a rash and had to switch to the Flex and left my settings the same. During an hour and a half car ride when I was driving registered 0 steps but when I was the passenger on the way back it registered just over a hundred.Īlso the step count validation was done using the Force.

Note, there are times when it has been overstated on long car trips or sitting in the office as I do tend to talk with my hands a lot. I did my setup the old fashion way and used a PC to goto the website.Īfter doing the initial test of counting off steps over a specified distance I was able to set my stride length for walking and running and it has been accurate ever since when doing exercise (I was testing it regularly when out walking or on the treadmill). I can't comment on the iPhone app since I'm a BlackBerry user and we don't get a FITBIT app that will sync but maybe there are some settings missing in the App. I hope they get it back on the market soon - the stairs climbed and the display were the tipping point in my decision to buy. Sorry they pulled the Force - mine's not going back. Though I know that I can play competitive badminton for over an hour and only register a few minutes of activity for many steps so I'm curious about what other types of activity might have the same quirks. You seem to imply that Fitbit doesn't sync with MyFitnessPal, but it does - I've been using it that way since day one and the combo is great.Īlso, why do you think the calorie count is off? You do realize that it is estimating base rate as well? It seems to agree with MyFitnessPal on that score - since I don't see MyFitnessPal incorporating large adjustments from Fitbit activity unless that activity is significant.Īnyway - it works for me since I'm using it as a relative comparison over time - the exact counts don't matter to me - just that I maintain a consistent level of activity without over-eating.Īnd one final question - what kind of workout are you doing that registers 6,000+ steps but only 3 minutes of activity? My morning walk to work will register about 20 minutes for only about 2,000 steps - I walk quickly, but certainly not race-walker fast :). When setting up the Fitbit, did you set the dominant/non-dominant arm appropriately (non-dominant is more sensitive)? As a happy Fitbit Force user, I am possibly biased, but I have a couple of questions for you.

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