I use it on the treadmill without any problems...I haven't tried it on the elliptical or stair machine as that is where I suspect steps would not be counted since there isn't any impact.

Every time I use it in the treadmill works perfectly. Depends where you place it, I put it on my sports-bra like suggested in the box, and works like a charm (I think I get steps faster in the elliptical, but might be just me).

Yes, absolutely. I have had reliability problems with these units so make sure you buy insurance. FitBit only guarantees these for 45 days! When they work they pick-up ever step reliably...

The Fitbit Zip will will work on a treadmill but if you are running it will only track the distance based on steps. Typically if I run a 5 K it will only show that I took about 4800 steps when the distance if walking is over 6000 steps. If you walk at a quick pace it will track the steps and be more accurate with the distance.

Yes, I have had great success counting steps on my treadmill.

Yes, it does measure your steps on a treadmill if you are wearing it.

TOTALLY!!! No problems at all!

I use it all the time on my treadmill. My treadmill also shows me distance and both are very close to the same.

Yes, it does work on a treadmill. I clip it on my bra strap, but I put it in my pocket if I am going to use an exercise bike, to make sure it registers the pedaling.

Not sure on the accuracy. I also use the app endomondo that tracks your distance with gps. I've notice a slight variation in the two. Used it on s stationary bicycle and appeared the same.

Yes. Using the smartphone-Bluetooth only keeps track of all workouts

Yes. You can set it up on your computer. I didn't use the smart phone app initially.

It shows you how many steps you take and how many miles on the device. If you want to see your weekly amount of steps and miles and how you have walked everyday, you need a computer, tablet or smart phone.

You might need to use a computer to track yourself. It does give you a read out that you could write down if you want. I don't remember if you need a computer to set it up, sorry. It has a battery so maybe not.

Does not need the smart phone but needs to sync to a computer

Yes just need to activate on a computer

You will need a smartphone or a computer to look at daily results. It will also track much more if you use the computer App.

Yes. There is a dongle included for your computer. You can update and view your stats from your computer.

Yes it does but you won't see weekly, monthly or yearly totals.

Yes it tracks steps, calories, etc. separate from your phone. But your ability to then compare day to day stats and to keep the information beyond the day in which it is recorded - can't happen without the link to the app. So for example, I play team sports with the fitbit on my waist. Then later that day when the fitbit is close to my phone, it will transmit the info to the phone via bluetooth.

Yes, I use it all the time while doing Zumba..

It measures my peddling on my stationary bike.

Yes, it tracks all steps.

It will only calculate your activity as walking calories burned.

It tracks your calorie burn by the steps you make. I tested it by using weights during lunges and without and there was no difference in the calorie count.

Yes, but you have to manually log that activity.

it will only calculate calories burned for walking, running or hiking

Yes

Yes it will

In my experience, it will calculate how many calories you burned, based on several factors, including the standard amount of calories burned in a Zumba class. If you log your Zumba class in the app, you can adjust the intensity level at the bottom of the screen (in the app), and that will adjust the estimated calories burned. It's not designed for Zumba, but it can still give you a good idea on where you're at regarding calories in verses calories burned.

Yes it can !

Yes, there is an app you can download to keep up with step, calories active minutes. You can even have challenges with friends.

It should. Look for the app. If it is available to download, ulyou can use it.

Yes, it will sync to the iPad once you download the app.

I think it would. I use it with my iPhone 5c and my daughter uses hers with her iPhone 6 and a friend of mine uses hers through her daughter's iPod, so I would think you could use it with an iPad as well.

Positive! as long as you download the fitbit application from apple store.

Yes, it does - you just need to app to put it on your Apple IPad.

You can check online at Fitbit.com for a list of user friendly devices.

No, this is an HDMI cable.

Yes it can connect with any tablet, smart phone.

No there is not

Yes....

I'm sure it does.

This unit records stairs as steps. It does not distinguish between a walk inside your home, walking on a treadmill or climbing stairs. I believe the more expensive units do distinguish the difference. These units are only guaranteed by FitBit for 45 days. Buy the insurance @ Best Buy. I have replaced two of these units in the last year...so buy it, enjoy it, enjoy the community you can join with it, but reliability has become an issue with this product.

Only as steps taken. It will not increase the calorie burn. There is a Fitbit model that will, I believe it is the Charge.

Unfortunately no.

Measure any step that you take. Love going to the store and just walking around while shopping. Really adds up the steps.

Anytime you have the fitbit attached to your underpants at your hips or exercise bottoms and you move your hips, the counter measures the movement as a step. Does not matter whether you walk on a sidewalk, up and down stairs, or on a treadmill. It counts the movements!!!

The Zip will measure the steps, but a more expensive model counts flights of stairs.

It is only measured as a step. elevation is not a factor on the zip