How do I use the Fitbit app? (2024)

The Fitbit app delivers a personalized experience to give you a deeper understanding of your stats and progress while providing insights to help you reach your goals. Customize the app to see the stats that matter most to you. How do I use the Fitbit app? (1)

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What are the tabs in the Fitbit app?

The Fitbit app features 3 tabs: Today, Coach, and You.

Switch between the tabs to see a full picture of your stats, discover health & fitness content, and connect with the global Fitbit health and fitness community:

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Today

Take it one day at a time with Today, your health & fitness home screen. Make it your own with more customization options. See the headway you’re making with easy-to-read charts and icons that clue you into your exercise over the last day, week, month and year. See your daily stats, including steps, distance, calories burned, and more.

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Coach

Inspiration, that extra push and how to pull it all together—it’s all in Coach. Explore your very own library of workout videos with new collections and filters to help you find the perfect session for you. Whether you’re looking to stay fit, eat healthier or sleep better, Coach can help.

Find Premium workouts, healthy recipes, meditations, mindfulness sessions, and more.

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You

You’re a blend of a thousand things—we keep it all in one place called You. Here, you can update your personal details, adjust your goals, manage connections with friends & family and track your achievements.

How do I download the Fitbit app on my phone?

Download and install the Fitbit appfrom one of the following locations:

To make sure you can use the Fitbit app on your phone or tablet, seeFitbit-compatible devices.

Note: Customers in China can download the Fitbit app on Android phones from the Huawei and Xiaomi app stores. If you use the Fitbit app for China, you won’t receive Fitbit app updates.

How do I update the Fitbit app?

Update the Fitbit app the same way you update other apps on your phone. Note that your device may automatically update your apps depending on your settings.

iPhones

  1. Open the App Store app.
  2. Tap your profile picture.
  3. Scroll down to see if an update is available for the Fitbit app (underAvailable updatesorUpcoming automatic updates).
  4. TapUpdate.

If your apps update automatically, checkUpdated recentlyto see if the Fitbit app was updated recently.

Android phones

  1. Open the Play Store app.
  2. Tap the menu icon.
  3. TapMy apps & games. If the Fitbit app has an update, you’ll see it in theUpdateslist.
  4. TapUpdate.

If your apps update automatically, check theRecently updatedorUp to datelist to see if the Fitbit app was updated.

To see which version of the Fitbit app you have, tap the Today tabHow do I use the Fitbit app? (5)How do I use the Fitbit app? (6)your profile pictureHow do I use the Fitbit app? (7)Help. The app version is at the top.

How do I add, remove, or rearrange tiles on my Fitbit app dashboard?

To add or hide stat tiles:

  1. On the Today tabHow do I use the Fitbit app? (8), tap the pencil tileHow do I use the Fitbit app? (9).
  2. To add a stat tile, swipe down and find the stat you want to addHow do I use the Fitbit app? (10)tapAdd. To hide a stat tile, tap theXicon on the stat you want to remove.
  3. TapDone.

How do I log stats in the Fitbit app?

  1. Tap the Today tab, and tap theHow do I use the Fitbit app? (11)icon next to the stat you want to log.
  2. Add your information, and tapSave.

For more information, seeHow do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities?

How do I connect with friends in the Fitbit app?

Interact with your friends by joining a closed group in the Fitbit community and sending direct messages.

HOW DO IPARTICIPATE IN THE FITBIT COMMUNITY?

Add friends, join groups and more in the Fitbit community. Open the Fitbit app and tap the You tabHow do I use the Fitbit app? (12). For more information, seeWhat should Iknow about groups in the Fitbit Community?andHow do I connect with friends on Fitbit?

HOW DO ISEE MY MESSAGES AND NOTIFICATIONS IN THE FITBIT APP?

To see your messages and notifications, tap InboxHow do I use the Fitbit app? (13)How do I use the Fitbit app? (14)NotificationsorMessages. For more information, seeWhat should Iknow about groups in the Fitbit Community?

How do I use the Fitbit app on my Android phone?

To make sure your Fitbit device syncs and receives notifications from your Android phone, make sure the Fitbit app can run in the background on your phone and allow the Fitbit app to access your location. You can also add Fitbit widgets to help you quickly log stats and track goal progress from your Android phone’s home screen.

For more information, see:

  • What should I know about using the Fitbit app on my Android phone?
  • Why is the Fitbit app prompting me to turn on location services?

Can I use the Fitbit app without a Fitbit device?

Use the Fitbit app to log your food, activities, weight, and more, without owning a Fitbit device. Manually enter activities to get an estimated calorie burn based on your personal information, such as height, weight, age, and sex. For certain phones, use MobileTrack and MobileRun to track steps and activities with your phone.

For more information, see:

  • How do I track my activity with my Fitbit device?
  • How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities?
  • How do I track my steps with Fitbit with my phone?
  • How do I use GPS on my Fitbit device?

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