If you have a Mac at home, work, or school, you can totally set up and manage your Fitbit fitness tracker on macOS as well. There’s both a Fitbit Connect app and a web portal, that’ll help you get set up and going, right from your Mac!
Why is my Fitbit Charge HR not connecting?
Troubleshooting steps Restart your phone. Uninstall and reinstall the Fitbit app. Note: Before you uninstall the app, verify that your phone is running a supported version of Android OS. Remove all other Fitbit devices from your account and from the list of connected Bluetooth devices on your phone.
How do I change my Fitbit Charge HR settings?
On Fitbit Alta HR and Fitbit Charge 2, you must turn on heart-rate tracking in the Fitbit app:
- Tap the Today tab , and tap your profile picture.
- Tap your device image.
- Tap Heart Rate, and tap to turn the setting to Auto.
Why won’t my Fitbit connect to my Mac?
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on and that your Fitbit is paired with and connected to your Mac. You can check by starting System Preferences and then clicking “Bluetooth.” Toggle Bluetooth off and back on again.
How do I connect my Fitbit Charge 4 to my Mac?
To install Fitbit Connect and set up your device:
- If your computer isn’t Bluetooth-enabled, insert a wireless sync dongle into a USB port on your computer.
- Scroll down and click the pink Download button.
- After the download completes, double-click the downloaded file to start installation.
How do I make my Fitbit Charge HR discoverable?
Make sure your Fitbit is connected to the Android via Bluetooth. Start the Settings app and tap “Connections,” then tap “Bluetooth.” Find the entry for your Fitbit in the list and if it’s not connected, tap it to try to connect.
How do I setup my Fitbit on my laptop?
Set Up Your Fitbit on a Computer
- Go to and download and install the Fitbit app.
- Select Set Up a New Fitbit Device.
- Choose your tracker.
- Click on “Join Fitbit” to set up your account.
- Fill in your personal information.
- Fill out your name and email address, and choose a password.
How do I get my Fitbit to sync with my computer?
- Click the icon with a Fitbit logo located near the date and time on your computer.
- Click Open Main Menu. Sync Now. You may be asked to sign in.
How do I set up my Fitbit Charge HR?
Setting up your Fitbit Charge HR. You can set up your Charge HR using your computer or the Fitbit apps for iOS, Android, or Windows 10. Setting up your tracker on your mobile device. The Fitbit app is compatible with more than 200 mobile devices that support iOS, Android, and Windows 10 operating systems.
How do I set up my Apple Watch or Fitbit device?
Press the button on the side of your tracker or watch to turn it on. Go back to the app, tap your profile picture to access your account settings, and tap “Set Up a Device.” From there, follow the step-by-step instructions.
Can I connect my Fitbit device to my Mac?
It only connects to your Mac (or any device) using Bluetooth Low Energy. For computers that don’t include Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0,) you need to use the Fitbit branded wireless dongle that was either packaged with your Fitbit or purchased separately.
How can I See my Fitbit stats without a mobile device?
If you don’t have a compatible mobile device, you can set up your tracker with a computer and see your Fitbit stats on fitbit.com. To use this method you’ll first install a free software application called Fitbit Connect that lets Charge HR sync its data with your fitbit.com dashboard.
