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Does a Fitbit Smartwatch Or Tracker Work With an iPhone?

Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers work with iPhones that run on iOS 15 or later. Ideally, anyone who owns an iPhone 6S or newer can use a Fitbit device. However, the Google Pixel Watch series aren’t compatible with iPhones despite being part of the Fitbit ecosystem. In this guide, I show you how to connect … Read more

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How to Set Up a Fitbit Device on Your Android or iPhone

You need a smartphone and the companion app to set up a Fitbit smartwatch or fitness tracker for the first time or after a factory reset. You can use an iPhone or Android smartphone because the Fitbit app is available for iOS and Android Operating System. Setting up your Fitbit should take no more than … Read more

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How Does Fitbit Track Sleep and How Accurate Is It?

Fitbit tracks sleep using a combination of your heart rate, stillness that lasts about an hour, and small movements such as rolling in bed. The heart rate and movement data enables Fitbit to give you a more precise analysis of your sleep cycle. Every Fitbit device monitors and logs sleep in stages to show you … Read more

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Can I Use a Fitbit Device to Track Cycling Exercises?

You can use a Fitbit fitness tracker or smartwatch to track cycling exercises. These devices use SmartTrack to automatically detect and log bike rides and GPS to measure pace, elevation, route, distance, and total time spent biking. What I love about Fitbit when it comes to bike rides is its ability to records metrics such … Read more

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Is Fitbit Waterproof? Water Resistance for All Models

While Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers are not waterproof, every model has a decent water-resistant rating of up to 5 ATM, which bars sweat, splashes, and water from getting into the inner components. Being water-resistant up to 5 ATM means a Fitbit device can withstand water pressure of up to the depth of 50 meters. … Read more

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Why Your Fitbit Is Not Counting Steps and How to Fix It

Your Fitbit uses a 3-axis accelerometer, a set of algorithms, and a well-defined formula to count how many steps you take on a walking exercise. However, the device may miscalculate your steps at times or fail to track them altogether. In this post, I share the possible reasons why your Fitbit is not counting your … Read more

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7 Easy Fixes for Spotify Not Working on Your Apple Watch

Spotify works optimally on your Apple Watch if you have a premium subscription. In the case where you have a free account, you should be able to control the Spotify music, audiobooks, or podcasts playing on your iPhone. But if you’ve noticed that the app isn’t working or it keeps freezing on your Apple Watch, … Read more

Can You Use a Fitbit Without a Smartphone

Can I Use My Fitbit Device Without a Smartphone?

You can use a Fitbit without a smartphone. You’ll have access to useful features built into your smartwatch or fitness tracker, but you’ll need to sync the device to access recent data about your health and fitness. Without your smartphone nearby, your Fitbit won’t have access to streaming services, in-depth sleep stats, and connected GPS. … Read more

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10 Easy Fixes for Apple Watch Not Tracking Steps Accurately

Is your Apple Watch not tracking your steps? Or maybe it jammed up and won’t count and synchronize any of the steps you take? The most common reasons include loose contact, clogged debris, outdated watchOS, wrong activity settings, and conflict with third-party fitness apps. Wrist detection and location services may be off if the watch … Read more