

For best results, connect your watch to your home Wi-Fi network. These devices use Wi-Fi to set up your watch, download playlists, download apps from the Fitbit Gallery, and for faster firmware and Fitbit OS updates. You have the option to share other information, but most of the information you provide to create an account is private by default.įor Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Versa, Fitbit Versa 2, and Fitbit Versa 3, you're prompted to connect your watch to your Wi-Fi network.

For more information, see How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity? After you set up your account, your first name, last initial, and profile picture are visible to all other Fitbit users. Note that to create a Fitbit account, you're prompted to enter your birthdate, height, weight, and sex to calculate your stride length and to estimate distance, basal metabolic rate, and calorie burn. Pairing makes sure your Fitbit device and phone or tablet can communicate with one another (sync their data). Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Fitbit account and connect ("pair") your Fitbit device to your phone or tablet.Open the Fitbit app and tap Join Fitbit.Note that you need an account with the store before you can download apps.

