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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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  1. It's located in the lower-right corner. It has a magnifying glass on it.
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  2. It's the grey bar with a magnifying glass. You will see a list of apps that match your search result.
  3. 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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  1. It's the app that has a turquoise icon with dots of varying sizes in the shape of a diamond.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. It's at the bottom of the screen that has an image of your Fitbit model.
  5. Type your full name in the first box, your email address in the second box, and create a password in the third box.
  6. Now you will be asked to provide some personal information.
  7. Swipe up and down to set your height. Tap "Next" when you are done.
  8. Tap the male silhouette, or the female silhouette with a dress to select your gender. Then tap "Next".
  9. Swipe left and right to set your weight. Tap "Next" when you are done.
  10. 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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  1. It's the fourth option from the top of the settings menu.[1]
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Syncing

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  1. Your Fitbit will need to be in range of your iPhone's Bluetooth.
  2. It's is the app that has a turquoise icon with dots of varying sizes in the shape of a diamond.[3]
  3. It's the button that has an image of the Fitbit device in the upper-left corner.
  4. 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. [4]
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Gonzalo Martinez
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This article was co-authored by Gonzalo Martinez and by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Gonzalo Martinez is the President of CleverTech, a tech repair business in San Jose, California founded in 2014. CleverTech LLC specializes in repairing Apple products. CleverTech pursues environmental responsibility by recycling aluminum, display assemblies, and the micro components on motherboards to reuse for future repairs. On average, they save 2 lbs - 3 lbs more electronic waste daily than the average computer repair store. This article has been viewed 109,251 times.
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