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After leaking out a week ago, the Fitbit Charge 4 is now official with features like NFC, GPS, and more. The company is currently taking pre-orders for the wearable from its own online store and Best Buy while retailers like Amazon and Walmart are expected to sell it as well. The fitness band will start
A new leak has revealed Fitbit’s upcoming fitness wearable known as the Charge 4. The fitness band doesn’t appear to have any major changes onboard, although it’s likely that it will come with NFC and an always-on display. Fitbit was acquired by Google in late 2019 and is pending regulatory approval. Fitbit has been relatively
If you’re a new owner of a Fitbit device, you may be wondering how to download apps to it. Don’t worry, even seasoned tech persons can be overwhelmed at first. We know that there are a lot of things that you see when swiping on the screen. If you want to add your favorite app
Aside from screen wake problems, some Fitbit Versa owners always reported that their trackers don’t always wake up when the screen is tapped. This problem could be just a minor one for as long as the tracker hasn’t been exposed to physical and/or liquid damage. There’s always something you can do about it and that’s
The Fitbit Versa’s silent alarm uses vibration to gently awake or alert you at the time specified. You can set up to 8 alarms to occur once or on multiple days of the week. However, some users have been complaining that the silent alarm on their trackers no longer works. Such problem could be temporary
While health trackers like your Fitbit Charge 3 are standalone devices, they’re designed to work side-by-side with your smartphone. We can consider them as an extension of your phone where you can also receive notifications for things you wanted to be alerted about. However, there are times when things don’t work out well so notifications
Your Fitbit Charge 3 should turn its screen on even if you slightly raise your wrist as long as the Quick View or screen wake feature is enabled. There are, however, users who complained about such feature not working after a day or two of use and we’ll tackle such problem in this post. Another
We have received reports from some users saying that their Fitbit Ionic no longer shows their heart rate. Fitbit devices have pretty simple and straightforward processes and features. The heart rate monitor is one of its selling points so it should work without any problem at all. But since you’re here face-to-face with this problem,
Learning how to factory reset or hard reset your Fitbit Versa can come handy for a number of reasons. Typically, users would like to factory reset their Versa if they decide to sell or give the gadget away. However, factory reset can also be used if you encounter problems with the device and the basic
If you’re constantly on the move and crosses time zones all the time, you may want to make sure that your Fitbit device’s clock is accurate. In this short tutorial, we’ll show you the steps on how to change the time on your Fitbit device. For demonstration purposes, we use a Fitbit Versa to show
While health trackers like the new Fitbit Charge 3 are standalone devices, you have to connect or sync them with your smartphones to enjoy their full potential. There are actually features that would only work if your health tracker is synced or connected to your Android or iOS device. So, when you’re having syncing issues,
Charging issues often occur to electronic devices and your Fitbit Charge 3 is no exception. There are times when something intervenes with the normal operation of your device and sometimes obstructions would also cause it to cease charging. Finding out the reason why your device no longer charges is key to fixing this problem. So,
Your Fitbit Versa is more than just a health tracker, it’s a smartwatch. Being able to connect to the Internet and other devices is what made it “smart.” But some users have been complaining about their Versa that reportedly won’t connect to their WiFi network. In this post, I will guide you in troubleshooting your
Fitbit Alta HR depends on Bluetooth to sync with phone’s it’s connected with. While Bluetooth has evolved so much, problems would still occur every now and then but they’re not necessarily serious. Many users of the Alta HR have been complaining about syncing issues saying the data that appears on their phones aren’t the same
Smartphones can double as great fitness trackers, but sometimes, they’re not all that accurate as far as activity tracking, heart rate, and other things go. This is largely because fitness tracking is, obviously, not the number one goal of the smartphone. That said, space is taken up for a lot of things to, well, make
Fitbit Versa’s Screen Wake feature allows users to set their trackers to automatically turn the screen on with a turn of the wrist. This is a pretty good feature as you only have to activate it by a single movement. However, some users are complaining that their trackers no longer wakes the screen if they
Some of our readers have asked us how to erase their Fitbit Versa. By erasing they mean how to wipe off their records and other data from their watch. This can be done through a reset which not only erases your data, it also brings the watch back to its factory settings and configuration. Your
The Apple Watch may be the world’s best-selling smartwatch, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the best smartwatch you can buy. As an Android user, your options are virtually endless since there are Android-compatible smartwatches that can fit any budget, any style, and any occasion. To help you make a good choice, we’ve put
In order for the notifications from your Android to reach your Fitbit Ionic, both devices have to be properly paired and connected. Needless to say that if problems regarding notifications occur, the first thing you have to do is make sure the connection is stable although there are also other factors you have to consider
Your Fitbit Ionic has a feature that will automatically powers up the display when you raise your wrist. It’s called Screen Awake or Quick View on other Fitbit devices. Mostly, owners found this feature very useful and convenient as a single action would immediately let you see what’s on the screen of your tracker. If