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1.! Search for “Fitbit app” and when you find it click Free to download the app to
your computer.
2.! If you’ve never downloaded an app to your computer you’ll be prompted to
create an account with the Windows Store.
3.! Click Microsoft account to sign in with your existing Microsoft account. If you
don’t already have an account with Microsoft, follow the onscreen instructions
to create a new account.
4.! Open the app after it’s done downloading.
5.! Click Join Fitbit to be guided through a series of questions that help you
create a Fitbit account, or login to your existing account.
6.! Continue following the onscreen instructions to connect, or
pair
, your Flex 2
with the Windows 10 app. Pairing makes sure the tracker and app can
communicate with one another (sync data back and forth).
When you’re done pairing, read through the guide about your new tracker and then
explore the Fitbit dashboard.
Setting up your tracker on your Mac
If you don’t have a compatible mobile device, you can set up your tracker with a
Bluetooth-enabled Mac and use the fitbit.com dashboard to see your stats. To use
this method you’ll first install a free software application called Fitbit Connect that
lets Flex 2 sync its data with your fitbit.com dashboard.
To install Fitbit Connect and set up your tracker:
1.! Go to http://www.fitbit.com/setup.
2.! Scroll down and click the option to download. If the button does not correctly
show your type of computer (for example, if it says “Download for Mac”),
choose the correct type, then click the button.
3.! You’ll see an option to open or save a file; choose open. After several seconds
you’ll see an option to install Fitbit Connect.
4.! Double-click Install Fitbit Connect.pkg. The Fitbit Connect installer opens.
5.! Click Continue to move through the installer.
6.! When prompted, choose Set up a New Fitbit Device.
7.! Follow the onscreen instructions to create a Fitbit account, or login to your
existing account, and connect your tracker with Fitbit Connect.
When you’re done with the setup steps, Fitbit guides you through an introduction to
your new Flex 2 and then takes you to the fitbit.com dashboard.
Syncing your tracker data to your Fitbit account
When you start using your Flex 2 you'll need to regularly sync it with your Fitbit
dashboard. The dashboard is where you’ll track progress, see your exercise history,
