How to Sync My Fitbit Data with the Fitbit App

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Fitbit fitness trackers have the ability to track every part of your day - your activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep - to help you get fit, stay motivated, and see how all the small steps you take can make a big impact. Of course, capturing that data is only one part of the equation. Synchronizing your data with the Fitbit app is important, as being able to easily access and properly monitor all of that data, as well as manually tracking things your Fitbit can't is paramount in helping you reach your personal fitness goals.

Ideally, your Fitbit fitness tracker will synchronize all the data it captures to the Fitbit app that's loaded onto your mobile device or personal computer. The device your Fitbit syncs with should be the device that you typically have the most access to throughout the course of the day. For most users, this will be a smartphone or tablet. However, it can sync with a computer so long as the computer is equipped with Bluetooth.

In this guide, we'll demonstrate how to get your Fitbit synchronized with the Fitbit app located on your personal device of choice.

Tools You'll Need:

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• iPhone charging cable
• Access to a computer with iTunes installed
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Before You Begin:

• Have your smartphone, tablet, or computer ready.
• If you're using a smartphone or tablet, make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
• If you're using a computer, it must have Bluetooth capabilities, or synchronization will not be possible.

Your device must have the Fitbit app installed.

• How to Install the Fitbit App

2. Sync Fitbit to an iPhone, iPad, Android Phone or Tablet

The easiest way to synchronize your Fitbit is to utilize the All-Day Sync feature. All-Day Sync periodically and automatically syncs your Fitbit's data with the Fitbit app throughout the course of the day, so long as your mobile device is in range.

To Automatically Sync

1. Open the Fitbit app.
   

1. After launching the app, the Fitbit app dashboard will appear. Tap the Account icon.
   

1. Then, select your Fitbit.
2. Ensure that the All-Day Sync toggle is in the ON position. 
   

If you do not wish for automatic syncing to take place all day long, manual synchronization can be done from the same screen.

To Manually Sync

1. Tap Sync Now to begin a manual sync of your Fitbit to the app.
   

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2. If you elect to turn off the All-Day Sync feature, Fitbit recommends that your device be synchronized at least once a day. Each time you open the Fitbit app, your device will sync automatically if it's nearby. Manual syncing can be performed at any time thereafter.

3. Sync Fitbit With a Mac Computer

To Automatically SyncIf you've set up your Fitbit device with your Mac computer, it is already configured to automatically sync with it. So long as your Fitbit is within 20 feet of your computer, automatic syncing will take place normally.

To Manually Sync

1. Locate and select the Fitbit icon in the top menu of your Mac.
   

1. Select Sync Now.
   

1. The Fitbit app will open and begin looking for your Fitbit device to synchronize to.
   

1. If prompted, log into your Fitbit account. 
2. You will be presented with a completion screen if the synchronization was successful.
   

4. Sync Fitbit With a Windows Device

To Automatically SyncIf you've set up your Fitbit device with your Windows PC, it is already configured to automatically sync with it. So long as your Fitbit is within 20 feet of your computer, automatic syncing will take place normally.

To Manually Sync

1. In the lower right hand corner of your screen, click the Show Hidden Icons arrow on your Taskbar.
   

1. Locate the Fitbit app icon within the system tray.
   

1. Hover your mouse pointer over the Fitbit icon and Right Click it. Its context menu will appear.
   

1. Select Sync Now to begin a manual synchronization of your Fitbit device.
   

1. The Fitbit app will open and begin looking for your Fitbit device to synchronize to.
   

1. If prompted, log into your Fitbit account.
   

1. You will be presented with a completion screen if the synchronization was successful.