Fitbit

[jennyjoan]

I am not computer savvy at all so just want to know of a little fitbit I can wear on my arm telling me I am doing 10,000 steps a day. Nothing that has to be powered to gadget.

I had one years ago and wore it on the belt of my trousers and I think the movement/walking in my legs trigged the fitbit.

Anybody help - thanks

[ABSpareEditor]

I have moved this thread into the category "Technology".

[jennyjoan]

ed - thought it should have been in Sport

[Rockrose]

Just go onto groupon and buy one of them.£14.99 for an activity tracker as a fitbit will set you back loadsamoney

[spathiphyllum]

Look for a pedometer instead of a fitbit or sports band.

[hc4361]

You don't need a fitbit - you need a pedometer.

You can buy them very cheaply, from £3 but I'd recommend you spending around £15 for a good brand such as Omron.

[ABSpareEditor]

This thread was originally posted into the category "Gaming". As you are looking for information about technologies, then it will have more success here, rather than in "Sport". Other categories that may have been suitable would be "Health & Fitness" or perhaps "Shopping".

[Sqad]

JJ... I will watch your thread with interest as Mrs sqad has purchased a Fitbit which is attached to her wrist and apparently counts her steps taken.
What I don't understand is how this is done.

[gingejbee]

For an inexpensive fitness tracker, Which? has just recommended the Huawei Band 3e..."at this price, you're getting an absolute bargain".
Price....£20 or less.

[hc4361]

That has to be paired with a phone, I think

[Rockrose]

hc whilst they recommend pairing activity trackers with phones - it is not absolutely required - you can just set it up online using a computer

[spathiphyllum]

Sqad it will work like a normal pedometer maybe even a bit better as it is digital. Fitbits can also connect to phones which allows them to use the GPS tracker which can help the tech be more precise with stuff such as distance etc..

[spathiphyllum]

Sqad

https://www.explainthatstuff.com/how-pedometers-work.html

[spathiphyllum]

They use a 3-axis accelerometer to track movements


I'm kind of with you, i don't think these can ever be 100% accurate but they give a rough idea i guess.