You can use this article to connect your Fitbit to STEPPI.

😀 Great for: Users who want to track steps using their Fitbit wearable ⌚📱

Follow these steps:

In the Choose Device screen in the STEPPI app, select Fitbit
Click Connect
Log into Fitbit using your credentials
When asked to provide access for STEPPI to read data, select Approve
You will then be redirected back to the STEPPI app



You're all set, activity from your Fitbit will now show in STEPPI.

Technical Tip: We recommend opening STEPPI every day to sync your steps when on a challenge 🏃🏼‍♂️

About Fitbit

Fitbit by Google

Your goals front and center
See what matters most to you in the Today tab — whether it’s to be more active, sleep better or manage your stress. Easily customize your stats as you hit your goals and evolve your routine

See your progress
Cleanly designed icons & charts make it easy to see how you’ve improved over the last day, week, month & year. Your steps, heart rate, Active Zone Minutes & sleep are all tracked here.

Track what matters
Had some water? Log it. In a great mood? Log it. It's easy to track it all on your phone—from your step count to your mood, nutrition and more.

Motivation at your fingertips
Explore curated workout videos & use filters to help you find the perfect session. It's all in the Coach tab. Upgrade to Fitbit Premium to unlock the entire content library & more.

Your whole journey in one place
You’re a blend of a thousand things—find it all in the You tab. Tweak your goals & track your achievements, plus keep your personal details up to date and connect to your friends & family.

Frequently Asked Questions: Fitbit

Q. How does Fitbit track steps with my phone?
A. Low-power step sensors inside your phone track your steps and send the data to the Fitbit app.

Q. How does Fitbit track distance?
A. Your distance is estimated by your stride length. By default, stride length is calculated using your height and sex.

Q. How does Fitbit estimate how many calories I've burned?
A. Fitbit estimates your number of calories burned based on your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), which is calculated using the height, weight, age, and sex you provided when setting up your Fitbit account.

Q. Does Fitbit work if I'm not logged in to the Fitbit app?
A. No, Fitbit will not track your steps unless you are logged into the app.

Q. How long does my phone store data?
A. Your phone always stores data for the last seven days (including today). If you do not have an internet connection for weeks or even months, your phone will store your data until you connect to the internet and sync your data.

Q. How does my step information get from my phone to the Fitbit app?
A. When you open the Fitbit app, your phone's data automatically syncs with the app.

Q. Does it make a difference where I wear my phone?
A. No. Phone manufacturers haven't suggested that the location of the phone affects step count.

Q. How does my Fitbit device calculate active minutes?
A. Fitbit devices calculate active minutes through metabolic equivalents (METs). This metric, which factors in your body mass, is used to estimate exercise intensity.

Updated on: 19/10/2024