Fitbit User Guide: Essential Tips and Tricks
Whether you just bought a Fitbit activity tracker or have had one for years, here's how to get the most out of your device.
Set Up Your Fitbit on a Computer
1. Go to www.fitbit.com/setup and download and install the Fitbit app.
2. Select Set Up a New Fitbit Device.
3. Choose your tracker.
4. Click on "Join Fitbit" to set up your account.
5. Fill in your personal information.
6. Fill out your name and email address, and choose a password.
7. Plug the USB dongle that came with your Fitbit into your computer, and place your tracker nearby. Once the devices are paired, your tracker will connect to your Fitbit account and your data will sync with your account via the Fitbit dongle when they're near each other. Or if your laptop is equipped with Bluetooth, you can pair it with your tracker that way.
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Valentina is Commerce Editor at Engadget and has covered consumer electronics for a number of publications including Tom's Guide, Wired, Laptop Mag and Ars Technica, with a particular focus on wearables, PCs and other mobile tech.