From Fitbit Challenge to Fitbit Coach and more.
But there’s more to these devices and their apps than meets the eye.
Here are seven surprising Fitbit features that the average user forgets to use or doesn’t know exists.
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Fitbit Works Without a Fitbit machine
It’s free.
Lacks some of the advanced features that Fitbit devices have, such as heart rate monitoring.
It can’t be used for water activities like swimming, which a waterproof Fitbit can manage.
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The official Fitbit app tracks steps as well as the Fitbit wearable trackers and works on any mobile unit.
And it’s free!
No purchase or wrist-wear is required.
It offers several workouts for free, but much of the content is behind a paywall.
What sets Fitbit Coach apart fromsimilar exercise servicesis that it offers numerous short routines.
These routines are mixed and matched into playlists suited to your fitness and energy levels.
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Fitbit Coach uses the same account as the regular Fitbit apps, and data is synced between the two.
A constant reminder to keep moving and stay on top of your fitness goals.
Live Tile functionality is unavailable on iOS and Android devices.
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This Live Tile displays live data from the Fitbit app without opening it.
you might resize it by right-clicking the tile and choosing one of four Resize options.
Trigger Xbox notifications when you meet your daily goal.
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Can’t sync to your Fitbit rig.
You’ll need to use a smartphone, tablet, or Windows 10 PC to do that.
The official Fitbit app can be downloaded and opened onMicrosoft Xbox.
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To find the app, search for Fitbit in the Store section of the dashboard.
Compete With Friends in a Fitbit Challenge
It encourages you to exercise more.
Start and end times can be confusing when participants are in different time zones.
Users can compete to take the most steps or reach their daily goal first.
Progress is tracked through a leaderboard that all participants can comment on for the duration of the challenge.
Fitbit Challenges can be tracked and initiated on all Fitbit apps and devices.
Trivia is included at each location throughout the race.
Solo Adventures are fun if you don’t feel like competing with others.
It may be hard to explain to those who haven’t tried it yet.
Fitbit Adventures are similar to Challenges.
One thousand steps inreal life with your Fitbitwill move you 1,000 steps along the racecourse within the app.
Adventure Races and Solo Adventures are compatible with all Fitbit apps.
Fitbit has always had social features, including friends list and leaderboards.
The social feed is available in all versions of the Fitbit app.
