First, ill start with some technical information about the fitbit. Just check out the lights to see how you stack up against your personal goal. These and many other questions answered in our what the fitbit manual doesnt tell you series. Each time you open the app it will sync if the tracker is nearby. For troubleshooting instructions, see why cant i update my fitbit device skip to. How to change the time on my fitbit without the dongle quora.
June 30, 20 redondo beach, ca my fitbit flex wont pair with my mobile device. Is it possible to get a replacement dongle for my fitbit one. I ve tried googling, but cant seem to find a straight answer. After following the appropriate steps to install the fitbit connect on my win 10 i couldnt complete the set up properly because it wouldnt sync.
Usb driver install failed but system says its okay. I ve been able to download the so called by fitbit megadump from my flex tracker using python. I thought my prior one was broke so i ordered this. Most people sync their fitbit to their smartphone which syncs it to fitbits servers.
You can set up and sync wirelessly if your computer has bluetooth, otherwise youll need to use the wireless sync dongle that came in the box with your fitbit flex. Unfollow fitbit dongle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I had to buy another dongle for my fitbit flex since my ipad is too old to sync. Some fitbit devices allow you to completely erase the data stored on your device. Upon receiving the new one, it was able to synch with both dongles without any. Fitbit wireless sync dongle usb for charge, hr, flex, one. I found the fitbit in my car, between the drivers seat and the console. The fitbit charge hr found my heart rate quickly and held onto the. If you use fitbit gps for tracking any activity, then trackers time gets synchronised with. Usb driver install failed but system says its okay until this past week, everything was fine. Fitbit fb152od wireless sync dongle usb black very good. Leave on allday sync and let the fitbit app run in the background on your phone, which allows a small portion of the firmware update to download to your fitbit device each time you sync. Jan 16, 20 the dongle shows up as a couple of hids with a total of 4 usb endpoints. However, you are able to earn and redeem kohls cash and yes2you rewards on this product.
Either way, thanks for the awesome community, folks. Its 9am currently and throught my sleep to now ive lost 660 calories. Fitbit sometimes will replace a lost device, which is nice of them but this is an issue that really needs to be addressed. The fitbit apps use bluetooth low energy ble technology to sync with your fitbit tracker. The time is wrong even though my profile is set for. Delivery was very fast, item working lovely and saved me about. Turns out my computer is bluetooth compatible but i had the dongle in when i set up my fitbit and it worked. Sure, you can use a compatible smartphone, but in general i like to use the idea of using my linux computers for anything and with some research and some tests ive been able to sync successfully my flex with my linux mint 16. Interact with your fitbit bracelet to access statistics, device management and how many calories you may have lost. I believe that apart from syncing with android device and pc time, there is one more method through which fitbit syncs its time. The fitbits distance screen shows you an estimate of how many mileskm you walked or ran throughout the day. Sync fitbit charge hr with windows 10 microsoft community.
I have one from a previous fitbit of the same type. Jan 22, 2019 fitbit not syncing time fitbit not syncing to app fitbit not syncing bluetooth all day sync fitbit all day sync not working cant find your tracker fitbit wont sync cant find my fitibit on bluetooth. Can i use a fitbit flex without the wireless sync dongle. Can you appropriate fitbit flex bluetooth dongle for other devices. Compatible with fitbit wireless dongle replacement usb wireless sync dongle for varsa 2charge 3ionicflex 2charge 2alta hrblazesurgecharge hrflexone. Open the app and follow the instructions to create a fitbit account and set up your flex. My fitbit flex has been lost and my iphone 5 is syncing in various different places unless i swallowed it it cant be in all those. Includes tests and pc download for windows 32 and 64bit systems. Hidey ho r fitbit, i got a flex for christmas, but my sync dongle appears to have gone up in smoke. So either it needed it to make the connection or because it was in at the time of. Fitbit occasionally releases free feature enhancements and bug fixes for your device through firmware and fitbit os updates. If you are facing similar problems, below are some simple solutions to resolve your windows 10 bluetooth problems. I have received this product and plugged it into my computer.
One pair of eps comprise a control channel and the other two are a data channel. Losing their fitbit is a big fear of many owners of the popular trackers. Jul 02, 2017 i believe that apart from syncing with android device and pc time, there is one more method through which fitbit syncs its time. If your fitbit tracker is connected with a mobile device, take that device to the area where your tracker may have been lost and watch for a sync.
That seems like way to much even if you lose calories by doing nothing. I tried several of the free apps like but only fitbit finder was able to find my lost fitbit. If you lose your fitbit device, try the following tips to find it. Sure, they get clasped or clipped on securely, but they sometimes fall off, slide off, or otherwise go missing. So either it needed it to make the connection or because it was in at the time of setup, fitbit and the computer are using it whether or not it was necessary.
If you prefer syncing with a computer, you can purchase a new usb dongle at our store. In case you cant dont want to sync it to your mobile but prefer to sync it to your computer and from there to the cloud, the sync dongle enables any laptop w. If you use a clipon device, check the clothes you were most recently wearing. Dara rochlin my fitbit flex wont pair with my mobile. Fitbit wireless sync dongle usb flex, one, zip, force charge, hr, surge original. The flex can sync with iphones so i dunno whats so. Dec 11, 2017 fitbit dongle explain how to use this dongle. In the fitbit app, tap the today tab your profile picture your device image confirm allday sync is on. Our refurbished dongles are tested to ensure they look and work like new. It links and syncs instantly, most times automatically. I lost my fitbit ultra at 10th restaurant in vail on 214 either in the restaurant itself or getting the in gondola to.
Fitbit help how do i remove a fitbit device from my account. The reason why your cable is not syncing is due to its the charging. In my opinion, this is the devices greatest drawback. Windows 10 users can often experience issues with connecting bluetooth devices to their pc. The fitbit is a great device and the dongle is a great addition to the product. To get the most out of the flex 2, it would likely be simpler to monitor one health goal at a time, though this takes away from some of the functionality. The flex message boards are full of people who have lost their flex, sometimes finding it again and then losing if all over again, multiple times even. The fitbit setup process will guide you through setting your time zone. The fitbits distance screen shows you an estimate of how many. Fitbit fb152od wireless sync dongle usb black very good for.
If youre giving your watch, scale, or headphones to someone else, erase your data. For all other fitbit devices, all your data is cleared when the device is. March 9, 20 is it possible to get a replacement dongle for my fitbit one. My last fitbit stopped syncing, so its possible the problem is in the dongle.
At night, it tracks your sleep quality and wakes you silently in the morning. I use the fitbit flex the old one and the way it counts calories seems pretty weird. I called fitbit support, they send me another one, since it was under warranty. Hidey ho rfitbit, i got a flex for christmas, but my sync dongle appears to have gone up in smoke. This product is not eligible for promotional offers and coupons. Fitbit bluetooth fix for cant find your tracker android. The other apps either had no instructions on how to read the strength of a signal or just didnt pick up the signal coming from the fitbit hidden under the laundry. While some fitness trackers, including the fitbit flex can last for five days on a single charge, the flex 2 lasts for at most, two days. Fitbit help what should i do if i lose my fitbit device.
Do i need to do something to make it sync to my current fitbit. If you lost your usb dongle, keep in mind that you can always sync with a compatible mobile device. I could have sworn you needed the dongle to set up your fitbit account, then after that you could begin syncing to your phone. The charge hr comes with its own proprietary usb dongle for charging, plugging straight into the bottom. However, my logitech gaming mouse works fine whether on the cord receiver. Zeiss camera cleaning kit link must check out sony m series cards s. Fitbit did a lot of things very right when it made the one, its tiny activitytracking pod. But then the companycaving to peer pressure from the likes of nikemade the fitbit flex wristband. The fitbits display will reset to 0 every midnight, provided that your time zone setting is correct. I didnt want to have to take the one i had back and forth to work as it would surely get lost sooner or later.
The dongle shows up as a couple of hids with a total of 4 usb endpoints. If it synced recently, its likely within range of your phone. Compatible with fitbit wireless dongle replacement usb wireless sync dongle for varsa 2charge 3ionic flex 2charge 2alta hrblazesurgecharge hr flex one activity heart rate monitor fitness tracke. Can i still just use it with my phone over bluetooth no problem.
Fitbit wireless sync dongle usb for the fitbit flex. I found the fitbit in my car, between the driver s seat and the console. Can you appropriate fitbit flex bluetooth dongle for other. If it synced recently, that means it is within 1520 feet of a computer with the fitbit connect software installed and a dongle plugged in. I was so glad to find this usb dongle on amazon as without it i wouldve had to replace my fitbit one. If you lost yours you can purchase a new one by going at our fitbit store. I always assumed something had happened to the actual fitbit.
Use the app on its own to track basic activity and runs on your phone, or connect with one of fitbits many activity trackers and the aria wifi smart scale to get a complete picture of your health. Check your dashboard to see the last time your device synced. Misplaced my dongle that came with my fitbit, searched high and low for it but had no luck. I purchased an extra dongle so i didnt have to worry about losing one going between computers. You can also view our article on how to fix bluetooth drivers problems. Fitbit does a surprisingly accurate job of calculating how many calories youve burned throughout any. I lost my fitbit and i was told by several people that fitbit was generous about just replacing them, they all were just provided new units. Linda clarke is it possible to get a replacement dongle. Nov 24, 2014 the flex message boards are full of people who have lost their flex, sometimes finding it again and then losing if all over again, multiple times even. Getting started whats included your fitbit zip wireless activity tracker includes. Ive been able to download the so called by fitbit megadump from my flex tracker using python.
The fitbit app live a healthier, more active life with fitbit, the worlds leading app for tracking allday activity, workouts, sleep and more. Ive recently received a fitbit flex as gift, and i love it, this personal device tracks steps, distance, and calories burned. Fitbit bluetooth fix for cant find your tracker android pie. This and many other questions answered in our what the fitbit manual doesnt tell you series. Are tracking the fitbits calories you burn throught the day worth it. Fitbit for windows 10 for windows free downloads and. Live a healthier, more active life with fitbit, the worlds leading app for tracking allday activity, workouts, sleep and more. For all other fitbit devices, all your data is cleared when the device is paired to a new account. Share fitbit fb152od wireless sync dongle usb black very good. Mine was accidently lost while travelling from tasmania to sydney. Keep this little device plugged into the usb port on your computer, so you can wirelessly sync your fitbit tracker and see how every step adds up. Any chance that somebody hanging out here has had multiple fitbit devices and would be willing to help out a fellow redditor with their extra one. For details about each type of update, see whats changed in the latest fitbit device update. If youre running the fitbit app on a windows 10 pc that doesnt have bluetooth, youll need to make sure the wireless sync dongle is installed.
So i did a live chat with fitbit today and they refused to replace it, they said they are now more stringently enforcing their policy of not replacing them. Some computers that can communicate with the tracker over bluetooth also dont need the dongle. Since my fitbit wouldnt sync with my phone, i relied only on my dongle. For more information, see how do i erase my fitbit device. I downloaded the btlexplorer app on my iphone and rewalked the route i had taken this morning. The reason why your cable is not syncing is due to its the charging cable and it doesnt have the bluetooth as the dongle does. Fitbit wireless sync dongle usb for the fitbit flex, one. Mar 09, 20 is it possible to get a replacement dongle for my fitbit one.