Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers can’t monitor blood pressure at this time. These wearable devices have pulse oximeter (SpO2) sensors that estimate the levels and range of blood oxygen saturation, ECG for irregular heart rhythm detection, heart rate sensor, and built-in sleep tracker. However, they don’t have inflatable cuffs that are responsible for tracking … Read more
SmartTrack is a Fitbit feature that uses onboard sensors to auto detect and monitor different physical activities, including tennis, walking, cycling, and running. The goal of Fitbit SmartTrack is to make activity tracking easy by getting rid of the need to start and stop workouts manually. When you start an exercise, SmartTrack auto logs important … Read more
The Fitbit app gives you access to free tools under one umbrella with the option to upgrade to premium membership. Fitbit premium goes for $9.99 per month. You get access to a 90-day free trial, a period for testing and determining whether the monthly subscription is worth paying for. As a premium member, you get … Read more
Even with a lifespan as good as 24 to 36 months, the one thing constant is that a Fitbit smartwatch or tracker can’t last a lifetime. So if you experience any of the following signs, it’s highly likely your Fitbit is dying. 1. Button Fails to Respond on Press Under a normal circumstance, pressing the … Read more
How long your Fitbit tracker or smartwatch lasts depends on how well you take care of it. To extend device’s lifespan, consider durability tips such as safe storage, screen protection, battery care, firmware updates, regular cleaning, and waterproofing. The standard Fitbit’s life expectancy is 24 months. With good care, you can have your tracker or … Read more
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
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
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
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
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