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If You’re Gifting a Used Fitbit Device
Manually sync your used Fitbit device to your account to capture your most recent data. Erase your Fitbit device to delete all app and personal data. (Note: Erasing the device is different from restarting it, which doesn’t delete data.).
How do I restart my Fitbit inspire HR without a charger?
Press and hold the button* for 10 seconds until you see the Fitbit logo on the screen, and then release the button.
What should I do with my old Fitbit?
“If you have a Fitbit you no longer use, or extra chargers or bands, please send to RecycleHealth.com, a 501(c)(3) charity that refurbishes wearable activity trackers for under-served populations.”
Why is my Fitbit inspire HR not syncing?
Restart your phone and restart your device. Check that no battery saving app/feature on your phone is affecting your Fitbit app. Also, on an Android device, check that your app has the necessary permissions (settings > apps > Fitbit > permissions) and make sure bluetooth and location services (GPS) are on.
Why is my Fitbit inspire HR screen not working?
Force quit the App and turn off your phone. Open Fitbit App, go to Account (upper right corner) > Delete Fitbit tracker from the Account. Open the Bluetooth Setting on your phone and delete Fitbit Inspire HR from there too. Reboot Bluetooth to make sure your Fitbit is not there.
Why has my Fitbit stop working?
If it’s still not working, try restarting your mobile device. If you’re trying to sync your Fitbit with your mobile device, try removing the Bluetooth connection from your mobile device. To do this, navigate to Bluetooth in your mobile device’s settings menu, find your Fitbit device, then choose Forget.
What is the lifespan of a Fitbit inspire HR?
Fitbit claims the Inspire lasts up to five days on a charge, but the Inspire HR I tested lasted just three days tracking my workouts and sleep. The cheaper Inspire lacks a heart-rate sensor, so that device will likely last longer, but it also won’t give you a complete overview of your health and fitness.
How long do Fitbits inspire last?
The tracker has the longest battery life of any Fitbit device: up to 10 days on a single charge, twice as long as its predecessor. After more than five days of testing, my Inspire 2 still had 60% battery left.
Why has my Fitbit suddenly stopped working? If it’s still not working, try restarting your mobile device. If you’re trying to sync your Fitbit with your mobile device, try removing the Bluetooth connection from your mobile device. To do this, navigate to Bluetooth in your mobile device’s settings menu, find your Fitbit device, then choose Forget.
Do you need to reset a Fitbit before selling?
The same rule applies whether you’re selling a phone, fitness tracker or any other gadget that has identifiable information: make sure to unpair and factory reset before you go any further.
How long does a Fitbit last?
On average, a Fitbit will last somewhere between one and two years if it is kept in excellent shape. But with normal use, they last about 16-18 months. The quality of the Fitbit’s hardware, water resistance, frequency of cleaning, battery health, reset frequency, and which Fitbit model you buy.
How do I reset my Fitbit inspire without the app?
Will deleting Fitbit app lose data?
No. Your data is uploaded to the Fitbit servers. You should be able to uninstall and reinstall without losing any data.
Why is my Inspire HR not syncing?
Troubleshooting steps
Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off and back on. Turn your phone or tablet off and back on. Uninstall and reinstall the Fitbit app. If your Fitbit scale won’t sync after you reinstall the app, log in to your Fitbit account on a different phone or tablet and try to sync.
Why won’t my Fitbit Inspire sync to my phone? Restart your phone and restart your device. Check that no battery saving app/feature on your phone is affecting your Fitbit app. Also, on an Android device, check that your app has the necessary permissions (settings > apps > Fitbit > permissions) and make sure bluetooth and location services (GPS) are on.
What happens if I reboot my Fitbit? Restarting your Fitbit turns it off and on without deleting any activity data.
How do I unregister my Fitbit?
How do I remove an old device from my Fitbit app?
Best Answer:
- To remove a Fitbit device from your account on an android.
- Open the Fitbit app and tap the Menu icon.
- Scroll down and tap Devices, then select the device you want to remove.
- Tap Remove this Device, then confirm by tapping Remove.
How do I factory reset my Inspire 2 Fitbit?
Fitbit Inspire 2
- Open the Settings app.
- Find and select Clear User Data.
- When prompted, hold the screen for three seconds, then release it.
- A vibration will indicate that the factory reset has been performed.
Will old Fitbit still work?
You do not lose your data and history when you replace or switch your Fitbit device model as long as you connect both devices to the same Fitbit account. Fitbit stores your account’s data and history (including all connected Fitbit devices) on its servers linked to your Fitbit account’s email address.
Can you throw away a Fitbit?
If you want to properly dispose of your Fitbit, take it to your local waste facility or several electronics stores that offer electronics disposal. They’ll have a bin onsite that you can put your Fitbit in, and it’ll be sent to the right recycling facility.
Does Best Buy take old Fitbits?
Although we recycle many items for free, some products are recycled for a fee. Your old tech might have value! You can use our Trade-in Calculator to check. We haul away TVs, major appliances and fitness equipment from your home for $29.99 when a replacement product is delivered by Geek Squad or Best Buy Home Delivery.
What to do if fitbit inspire stops working?
Please try to restart it with the following steps:
- Plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer or any UL-certified USB wall charger.
- Hold the other end of the charging cable near the port on the back of the tracker until it attaches magnetically.
- Press and hold the button on your tracker for 5 seconds.
Why is my Fitbit screen unresponsive? Try restarting
If you see a black or blank screen on your Fitbit, the first thing to try is a restart or a forced restart (also called a long restart.) Restarting your Fitbit forces it to reboot–and often fixes problems like a black, blank, or non-responsive device.
