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
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
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
Floors climbed on Fitbit refer to a metric tracked by Google Pixel Watch, Versa 2, Versa 4, and Sense 2. Each of these devices uses a built-in altimeter sensor to determine flight of stairs based on a change in atmospheric pressure. An elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) equals to one floor based on the … Read more
Fitbit sleep mode keeps your smartwatch or fitness tracker from disrupting you during sleep. Once activated, sleep mode mutes notifications, dims the screen, and disables the Always-on Display. The screen of your Fitbit won’t light up when you turn or raise your wrist and a moon icon shows every time you wake the screen to … Read more
Fitbit fitness trackers and smartwatches feature aluminum cases, stainless steel bezels, and displays made of corning gorilla glass. But as hardy as they look and feel, Fitbit screens aren’t 100% scratchproof or indestructible. That’s why you need the best screen protectors to add one more layer of protection to your investment. To be clear: You … Read more
In this guide, I show you exactly how to turn off Fitbit to extend its battery life and use it for longer than the standard time. But I should warn you. Not all Fitbit devices turn off, except in the case where they’ve completely run out of charge. That’s not to say that Fitbit models … Read more
I’ve tested nearly 120 Fitbit apps on Versa 3 and Sense 2 in the last five months. I found some apps to be straight out unresponsive and downright boring. And some stood out to me as the best apps ever made for the Fitbit ecosystem. Here’s the deal: The Fitbit Gallery has 1,125 apps across … Read more
I have been using and studying Fitbit devices for nearly 2 years. And I have to admit that the brand designs some of the best wearable devices yet. With the device, you can track sleep, manage stress, control music, make contactless payments, and so much more. To this day, I see Fitbit as a brand … Read more
In this guide, I show you exactly how to change a Fitbit band, step-by-step. Whether your current bands are broken or you just want to customize the Fitbit for a classy and more personalized look, you’ll find this tutorial helpful. Let’s get started, shall we? Key Takeaways Here’s a summary on how to change the … Read more