How to set up and start using your Fitbit

Joe Maring is from the Android Central.

If you want to lose weight, be more active throughout the day, keep track of sleep, or simply get an idea of your health, a fitness tracker is a great way to do that. Excited to use yours but need some help setting it up? You are in the right place. We'll look at how to set up a tracker.

How to install the app on your phone.

We need to download the app on your phone. It is very easy to do.

Go to the Play Store on your phone.
The search bar is at the top.
It should be the first result if you tap the app.
The Install button is green.

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How to set up a device.

It's time to get your new tracker/smartwatch set up and ready to use, now that you have the app on your phone. If you already have a Fitbit account, choose the option that best suits you.

How to set up a new account for a device.

Here is what the process looks like if you've never used a tracker before.

You can open the app on your phone.
Join the tracker.
You need to enter your email and password.
Next, tap.

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The privacy policy page has a scroll to it.
I agree.
All of your personal information is entered.
You can create an account.
You can choose the device you're setting up.

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Set up.
Click I Accept to scroll down.
Next, tap.

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You can enter the code from your device.
Next, tap.
Pick your network.

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Enter your password.
You can tap OK.
Next, tap.
You can start by tapping the start update.

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Wait for the update to finish.
Continue.
You can see how to use your device on all of the pages.

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tap Done after a few pages
You can link your device with the app.
Allow.

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Okay, tap.
The back arrow is in the upper- left corner.
Your device is ready to go!

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If you've used a previous version of the device and have an existing account, you can just log in.

You can open the app on your phone.
Log in.
Your email and password are required.
Log in.
You can tap location permission.
Go to Update settings.

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In the upper- left corner, tap your profile icon.
Set up a device.
You can choose the device you're setting up.

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Set up.
Click I Accept to scroll down.
Next, tap.

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You can enter the code from your device.
Next, tap.
Pick your network.

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Enter your password.
You can tap OK.
Next, tap.
You can start by tapping the start update.

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Wait for the update to finish.
Continue.
You can see how to use your device on all of the pages.

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tap Done after a few pages
You can link your device with the app.
Allow.

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Okay, tap.
The back arrow is in the upper- left corner.
Your device is ready to go!

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You have officially learned how to set up the tracker. If you want to get the most out of it, be sure to check out how to get started and stick with a Fitbit, as well as how to get reminders to move every hour, and more.



The most capable device.

We've never seen anything like the power and function of the Fitbit Sense. Stress management tools, an electrocardiogram reader, and an on-device skin temperature sensor are included in the Sense. If you're looking for the ultimate fitness watch, this is it.

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