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Setting up your Fitbit Flex 2
We recommend using the Fitbit app for iOS, Android, or Windows 10 to set up your
tracker and make the most of the Fitbit experience. If you don’t have a phone or
tablet, you can also use a Bluetooth-enabled Windows 10 PC or Mac. For syncing
options, if you don’t have a phone, tablet, or Bluetooth-enabled Windows 10 PC or
Mac, see help.fitbit.com
While creating a Fitbit account you’ll be asked for personal information such as
height, weight, and gender. We use your answers for various calculations, such as
stride lengths to estimate distance and basal metabolic rate to estimate calorie burn.
You have the option to share your age, height, or weight with Fitbit friends but the
information you provide is private by default.
Setting up your tracker on your phone or tablet
The free Fitbit app is compatible with more than 200 phones and tablets that
support iOS, Android, and Windows 10 operating systems.
To get started:
1. Make sure the Fitbit app is compatible with your phone or tablet by checking
http://www.fitbit.com/devices.
2. Find the Fitbit app in one of these locations, depending on your device:
• The Apple App Store for iOS devices such as an iPhone or iPad.
• The Google Play Store for Android devices such as the Samsung Galaxy
S5 and Motorola Droid Turbo.
• The Microsoft Store for Windows 10 devices such as the Lumia phone or
Surface tablet.
3. Install the app. Note that if you don’t have an account with the store you’ll be
required to create one before you can download the app.
4. When the app is installed, open it and tap Join Fitbit to be guided through a
series of questions that help you create your Fitbit account, or login to your
existing account.
5. Continue following the onscreen instructions to connect, or
pair
, your Flex 2 to
your phone or tablet. Pairing makes sure the tracker and phone or tablet can
communicate with one another (sync data back and forth).
When you’re done pairing, read through the guide about your new tracker and then
explore the Fitbit dashboard.
Setting up your tracker on your Windows 10 PC
If you don’t have a phone or tablet, you can set up and sync your tracker using a
Bluetooth-enabled Windows 10 PC. The same Fitbit app that is available for Windows
10 phones and tablets is available for your computer.
To get the Fitbit app for your computer:
Click the Start button on your PC and open the Microsoft Store (called Store).