The Complete Guide to Syncing Your Fitbit with Your iPhone

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Set up your iPhone to track your steps and other Fitbit stats

Co-authored by Gonzalo Martinez and Travis Boylls

Last Updated: November 4, 2024 Tested

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Installing the App

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Setting Up an Account

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Turning on Bluetooth

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Syncing

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This wikiHow teaches you how to Sync your Fitbit to your iPhone. In order to sync your Fitbit to your iPhone, you need to download the Fitbit app and set up your Fitbit account. You will need to make sure Bluetooth is turned on in order to sync your Fitbit device.

The Easiest Way to Sync Fitbit to iPhone

Download the Fitbit app and select “Join Fitbit.” Then, choose your Fitbit model. Tap “Set Up” and enter your personal details. Turn on Bluetooth in your Settings and press the button on the side of your Fitbit. Then, tap “Sync Now” in the Fitbit app.

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Installing the App

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The App Store is the blue icon with the white capital "A".
It's located in the lower-right corner. It has a magnifying glass on it.

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It's the grey bar with a magnifying glass. You will see a list of apps that match your search result.
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Tap GET next to the Fitbit app. Fitbit is the app that has a turquoise icon with dots of varying sizes in the shape of a diamond. This will install the Fitbit app.
- Type your Apple ID password if prompted. Then tap "Ok".

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Setting Up an Account

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It's the app that has a turquoise icon with dots of varying sizes in the shape of a diamond.
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Tap Join Fitbit . It's the large orange button at the bottom of the app.
- If you already have a Fitbit account, tap "Log in" and sign in with the email address and password associated with your Fitbit account.
There is a list of Fitbit models with an image of the device. Tap your Fitbit model. Consult your users manual if you are unsure of the model of your Fitbit.
It's at the bottom of the screen that has an image of your Fitbit model.
Type your full name in the first box, your email address in the second box, and create a password in the third box.
This indicates that you agree to the terms of service and privacy policy and tab the next button.
Now you will be asked to provide some personal information.
Swipe up and down to set your height. Tap "Next" when you are done.
Tap the male silhouette, or the female silhouette with a dress to select your gender. Then tap "Next".
Swipe left and right to set your weight. Tap "Next" when you are done.
Swipe left and right to set the day, month and year of your birthday.
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Tap Next when you are done. This will set up your Fitbit account. From now on, you can log in with your email address and password.

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Turning on Bluetooth

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It's the app with two gears.
It's the fourth option from the top of the settings menu.
If the switch icon across from "Bluetooth" is green, bluetooth is on.

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Syncing

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Your Fitbit will need to be in range of your iPhone's Bluetooth.
It's is the app that has a turquoise icon with dots of varying sizes in the shape of a diamond.
It's the button that has an image of the Fitbit device in the upper-left corner.
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Tap Sync Now . It's the second to last option at the bottom of the Fitbit menu.
- Tap the switch across from "All-Day Sync" to sync automatically throughout the day.