How accurate is the step counter? Has this been fixed or were those flukes?
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Christina, We have updated the algorithms regularly to continue to improve accuracy. The Striiv has been very accurate. The reports on HSN were primarily due to a misunderstanding on the UI. In initial versions, we had the Striiv screen roll up the number of steps that you had walked since the previous time you viewed the screen. The design was meant to visually reward you seeing all your progress. Unfortunately, this was perceived to be "counting" steps when you were not moving, not as recognition of what you already did. We changed that, so now, when you wake your Striiv, it will only display the current total without the rollup and big finish. Also, some of the users were shaking it in their hand and then commenting that it was counting when shaking their hand. We have added algorithms into the software to quickly determine that the movement of shaking your hand is not valid steps. We encourage you to try out the Striiv and let us know if you have any questions. Amazon has a quick and easy return process if you are not satisfied. - Katherine - Striiv CustomerCare
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Not sure..I stepped up to 40 mins so far. There is a auto timer that you push when you start and it measures your steps and how long you've stepped.
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It does count your steps accurately. As long as you are in a walking motion, it will count it. Anything over 10 minutes of continuous walking counts as aerobic. We love ours and would recommend purchasing. Have never had a more reliable pedometer.
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It isn't sophisticated. All it's measuring is your arm movement (or wherever you're wearing your Fitbit). You could walk or jog holding your arm still and it will think you aren't moving. Or you can shake your arm up and down and it will count it as steps. I did try and count my steps and check it for accuracy. For example, I was close to 6000 steps, then counted another 400. It came out pretty close to 6400, give or take 10 or 12. The trouble is, I'm not that great at walking and counting at the same time! (That's why I need something that does the counting.)
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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
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You need to take about 30 0r so steps before it starts counting, but once it does it catches up. If you are still for a while it will do the same thing.
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It will record the last seven days and the total for the week, BUT my big issue is that if you go over 99,999 steps, it resets to ZERO. Even if your total would be less than 100K if you dropped the last day, you lose the whole week. I would just recommend journaling your progress. I use mine every day regardless, so I hope that helps.
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No. It just has dots to let you know when you did a certain percent of your steps. You have to look at your app. To see what you actually did.
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It counts your steps whether your walking on a treadmill or on ground and whether your walking or running. As long as your moving it accurately counts your steps.
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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.
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No, it seems to start tracking whenever you put it on in the morning or whenever. There's no turning it on or off as it seems to always be on once attached. Resets itself at midnight. You can track a specific distance or set of steps by noting where you're at step-wise when you head out on a certain walk and noting the number when you stop, but, no, you can't press a button to measure a certain set.
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I really do not know. It will probably count your steps, but not distance because you are stationery.
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No, It has worked on me. I am still using it and no evidence if change. I am doing the steps faithfully. I would not recommend it
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Hello. It does track your steps but it will not track your sleep patterns at this time. I hope this answers your question.Kind Regards,~Team PAPAGO!
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I have not gotten mine to work while bicycling. I even tried to put it in my sock but it still did not count. There does seem to be a certain jarring motion needed to activate the counting of steps. For example, when I do slow walking meditation it does not count these steps either. Regular steps are no problem.
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Yes, because it measures the number of steps you take. If you have accurately entered the length of your stride then the pedometer will faithfully and accurately calculate your distance regardless of how long it took you.
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No. The unit will compute your stride length and it is pretty accurate. If you think that there is a problem with the stride length there is a feature where you can manually set it.