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How to Sync Your Fitbit With Your Android and iPhone

Android and iPhone users, get in sync!

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What to Know

Turn on the Fitbit tracker and confirm the phone's Bluetooth is enabled.Open the Fitbit app and select the small Fitbit icon.Tap the icon of two arrows forming a circle to start the sync. This article explains how to sync your Fitbit with an Android phone or iPhone using the Fitbit app. All Fitbit trackers can sync via Bluetooth to modern iPhones and Android models.

How to Sync a Fitbit to Your Smartphone

Syncing your Fitbit device to your iPhone or Android smartphone is the fastest and easiest way to send your latest fitness activity to your Fitbit account. After you download the official Fitbit app and do the initial setup on your phone, your Fitbit tracker routinely syncs to your smartphone in the background. You usually don't need to manually sync your data. If you want to manually sync your Fitbit with your smartphone—perhaps to meet a Fitbit Challenge deadline so you can add your activity before the Challenge ends—here's what you do. Turn on your Fitbit tracker. Make sure your phone's Bluetooth is enabled. Open the official Fitbit app on your phone. Select the small Fitbit icon of your phone on the main screen of the app. Depending on your smartphone type, it should be in an upper or lower corner of the screen. A small menu pops up with the time your Fitbit last synced with the app and an icon that looks like two arrows forming a circle. Select the two arrows icon to perform a manual sync. Your Fitbit syncs with the app and a progress bar appears. The entire sync takes no more than a few seconds. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Fitbit Syncing Tips and Solutions

Bluetooth is essential for a Fitbit device to sync with a phone or PC. If you have a habit of putting your device in Airplane or Flight mode (which disables Bluetooth), make sure to turn it off before trying to sync your fitness data. Only sync to one device at a time. One of the common causes of sync errors is a Fitbit device pairing with more than one device simultaneously. Doing so may seem like a good idea, but it can cause the Fitbit to refuse to sync with anything and require a hard reset. An easy solution to this problem is to enable Bluetooth on only the device you want your Fitbit to sync with. Xbox One consoles can't sync Fitbits. The official Fitbit app may be available on Microsoft's Xbox One video game consoles. Still, you can't sync your Fitbit devices with it due to the console hardware not having any Bluetooth functionality. You can use the Xbox One Fitbit app to check your stats and leaderboards.

What Happens During a Fitbit Mobile Sync

When syncing your Fitbit device to your smartphone, the Fitbit hardware wirelessly connects to your phone via Bluetooth. During this process, your fitness activity goes to the Fitbit app on your mobile device, which then sends all the new information to the Fitbit servers via Wi-Fi or your mobile network. The Fitbit app can also send information back to the Fitbit device during a sync. If another source collects fitness activity for the same account, the info downloads to the tracker to reflect the correct amount of exercise performed on that day. Syncing can also update a Fitbit tracker's time during daylight savings time or traveling to a different time zone. Download the Fitbit app for iPhone on the App Store. Download the Fitbit app for Android on Google Play. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Connect the Fitbit App to Apple Watch Can You Text on Fitbit Versa? How to Fix Your Fitbit Not Syncing How to Set Up Fitbit Notifications How to Set Up Your Fitbit Charge 2 How to Sync Google Calendar With iPhone Calendar How to Fix It When Your Fitbit Won't Turn On 11 Fixes When the Fitbit App on Your iPad Isn't Working How to Use Fitbit Pay How to Connect Fitbit to Alexa How to Do a Boomerang on Snapchat Sync Your iPhone and iPad in a Few Simple Steps How to Add Friends on Fitbit How to Fix It When a Tablet Won’t Connect to a Mobile Hotspot Does Fitbit Require a Subscription? How to Use Your Fitbit Charge 2 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies