How do I set up my Fitbit Surge?

To set up your Fitbit device with the Fitbit app:

1. Download and install the Fitbit app from one of the following locations: Apple devices—Apple App Store.
2. Open the Fitbit app and tap Join Fitbit.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Fitbit account and connect ("pair") your Fitbit device to your phone or tablet.

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Keeping this in view, how do I setup my Fitbit?

Set Up Your Fitbit on an Android Smartphone

1. Download and open the Fitbit app from Google Play.
2. Tap Join Fitbit.
3. Choose your Fitbit device.
4. Select Set Up.
5. Create an account.
6. Fill out your personal information, and tap Save to finish your profile.
7. Pair Your Tracker with your phone so that you can sync the activity monitored by your device with the Fitbit app.

One may also ask, does fitbit work without Internet? The Fitbit doesn't need Wi-Fi to work -- it just needs Bluetooth to connect to the phone.

how do you charge a Fitbit Surge?

Fitbit devices come equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Clip the end of the charging cable to the port on the back of the tracker. The pins on the charging cable must lock securely with the port. The connection is secure when the tracker vibrates and a battery icon appears on the screen.

How do you reset your Fitbit?

To factory reset your tracker:

1. Attach the charging cable to your tracker and plug the other end into a USB port.
2. Press and hold the button for approximately two seconds and without letting go of the button:
3. Let go of the button and hold it down again.

Related Question Answers

Why is my Fitbit not syncing?

Go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off and back on. Open the Fitbit app. If your Fitbit device didn't sync, restart your Android phone. If your Fitbit device won't sync after you reinstall the app, log in to your Fitbit account on a different phone, tablet, or computer and try to sync.

Can you text on a Fitbit Surge?

Use the Fitbit surge for iOS or for Android on one of over 120 compatible mobile devices to receive incoming phone call notifications and text messages on your Surge.

How do I use the GPS on my Fitbit Surge?

How do I turn on GPS for an exercise on my Fitbit device?

1. Open the Exercise app. and swipe to find the exercise you want to track.
2. Swipe up, and make sure Use Phone GPS is On.
3. Press the button to return to the activity screen.

Does fitbit work without a phone?

Yep, any Fitbit can be used without a smartphone provided you have a computer with a USB port. You'll need to go to Fitbit Setup to download the desktop application before you can connect, set-up, and sync your Fitbit.

How do I update my Fitbit Surge?

When there's an update available for your Surge, a message will appear at the top of the App screen telling you to update.

1. Open your Fitbit Surge App.
2. Tap the image of your Surge.
3. Tap Update Tracker Software.
4. Your tracker will begin to update.

How do I turn my Fitbit surge off?

To turn Fitbit Surge off and on:

1. Press the Home button (left) and then swipe to the Settings screen.
2. Tap Settings and swipe until you see Shutdown.
3. Tap the arrow on the bottom right.
4. Tap the checkmark to confirm shutdown.
5. To turn your Surge back on, press any button.

What do you do when your Fitbit won't charge?

If your Fitbit device does not hold a charge, Fitbit recommends the following:

1. Clean the charger contacts.
2. Try charging from a different USB port.
3. Try charging from a computer USB port instead of a USB hub.
4. Reset your tracker.

Why is my Fitbit not charging?

The pins on the device or charging cable are dirty. Dust and debris can accumulate over time. Clean the charging contacts on the back of your device and the pins on your charging cable using the instructions in How do I clean my Fitbit device? Try a different USB port or a UL-certified wall charger.

How do I fix the blank screen on my Fitbit Surge?

Fitbit Surge Needs to Restart Press and hold the home and select buttons (on the left and bottom right of the watch) and hold for 10-15 seconds until you see the screen flash or the light start to dim. Let go of the buttons and wait until the screen turns off completely.

How do I get my Fitbit to work?

Open the Fitbit app and tap Join Fitbit. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Fitbit account and connect ("pair") your Fitbit device to your phone or tablet. Pairing makes sure your Fitbit device and phone or tablet can communicate with one another (sync their data).

How much is the Fitbit app?

It will cost $9.99 per month, or $79.99 for a year, and it will work with all Fitbit fitness trackers and smartwatches. If Fitbit's free app just isn't quite enough data for you, or if you're just not feeling enough encouragement to stick to your goals, the Premium service may be worth trying out.

How do I pair my Fitbit with a new phone?

How to pair a Fitbit Versa with a new phone

1. Open the Fitbit app and tap the account icon at the very top right.
2. Tap Set up a Device.
3. Tap Versa from the list of trackers.
4. Scroll through the terms & policies and tap I Agree.
5. Tap Next on the "before we get started" page.
6. Put your Versa in the charging cradle and then tap Next.

Is the Fitbit app free?

To set up your Fitbit device on a supported Android smartphone or tablet, install the free Fitbit app.

Does fitbit work with Android?

Fitbit products are compatible with most devices that have the following operating systems: Apple iOS 11 and higher, Android OS 7.0 and higher, or Windows 10 v1607 or higher. Search below to see if your phone has been fully tested for compatibility.

How can I find my Fitbit?

Use a Bluetooth-tracking app Apps like Find My Fitbit (available for both iPhone and Android), Fitbit Finder (iOS only), and Bluetooth Finder (Android) are apps that use the Bluetooth signal from your Fitbit to help you locate it. (There are others in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)

How do I turn on my Fitbit?

Plug your Fitbit One tracker into the charging cable, making sure that the gold contacts on your tracker align with the gold contacts in the inside of the charger. Hold down your tracker's button for 10-12 seconds. Remove your tracker from the charging cable and press its button until the screen turns on.

How do I connect my Fitbit to my phone via Bluetooth?

If your device still won't sync, try these steps:

1. Force quit the Fitbit app.
2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off and back on.
3. Open the Fitbit app.
4. If your Fitbit device didn't sync, restart your phone again.
5. Open the Fitbit app.
6. If your Fitbit device didn't sync, restart it.

How do I charge my Fitbit if I lost the charger?

This cable comes with all new Fitbits, but if you've lost yours you'll need to order another.

1. Try The USB Port Of Desktop Charger with Smart Technology.
2. Connect the Fitbit to a wall-charger instead of your computer.
3. Clean the Fitbit's charging contacts.
4. Reset the tracker.

Is fitbit surge discontinued?

Fitbit Surge: Discontinued and Discounted. The well-loved Fitbit Surge is on its way out. With the forthcoming Ionic smartwatch heading up the line of Fitbit products, the Surge is no longer an option for future Fitbit owners. The good news is that you can get the Surge at a steep discount.