How do I get started with Fitbit Charge 5?

Meet Fitbit Charge 5, an advanced health and fitness tracker that helps you keep a pulse on your stress, physical readiness, heart health, and overall well-being.

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Set up Charge 5

	Turn on and charge your device. To set up Charge 5, first connect it to the charging cable. For more information, see How do I charge my Fitbit device?
	Set up the Google Health app. To be able to connect your device, you need to create or log in to your Google account and then pair your tracker. To do this: Download and install the Google Health app. Google Play Store for Android phones Apple App Store for iPhones Open the Google Health app and tap Sign in with Google. Choose a Google account. If you don't have a Google account, tap Sign In Create account. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account and pair your Fitbit device with your phone. This allows your devices to communicate and sync data. For more information, check How do I set up my Fitbit device? To complete the creation of your Google Health account, you're prompted to enter your height, weight, and sex to calculate metrics like your stride length and estimate distance, basal metabolic rate (BMR), and calorie burn. For details, go to How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?
	Check the Google Health app. Your tracker automatically syncs with the Google Health app on your phone. See your complete health and fitness data in the app. For more information, see How do Fitbit devices sync their data? If you have syncing issues, see Why won't my Fitbit device sync?
	Unlock Google Health Premium. You can redeem a Google Health Premium trial subscription in the Google Health app. To learn more, check Sign up or manage your Google Health Premium subscription.

Get to know Charge 5

	Navigate Charge 5. Navigate your tracker by tapping the screen and swiping side to side and up and down. Swipe right to return to a previous screen, or firmly double-tap the screen to return to the clock screen. For additional help navigating Charge 5, watch this video. To learn more about the settings on Charge 5, watch this video. For more information, see How do I navigate my Fitbit device?
	See your stats. Swipe up on the clock face to see your stats , including steps, heart rate, Active Zone Minutes, and more. For more information, see How do I navigate my Fitbit device?
	Change your clock face. Match your device to your style by picking from a variety of clock faces. On certain clock faces, tap the clock screen to change the stat you see. For more information, see How do I change the clock face on my Fitbit device?
	Keep the display on. See real-time progress toward your goals and check the time with just a glance—even when your hands are full. For more information, see How do I see the time on my Fitbit device?
	Prevent unintended screen activations. Turn on the water lock setting when you're in water, for example showering or swimming, to prevent your screen from activating. To turn on water lock, swipe down from the clock screen tap Water Lock firmly tap your screen twice. To turn off water lock, firmly double-tap the middle of the screen with your finger. If you don't see "Unlocked" appear on screen, try tapping harder. For more information, see How do I navigate my Fitbit device?
	Wear it your way. Make Charge 5 your go-to wardrobe essential for work, exercise, and everything in between. Swap out the Charge 5 classic band with a wide range of accessory styles sold separately. For more information, see How do I wear my Fitbit device?

Track trends with Charge 5

	Manage your stress. The EDA Scan app detects electrodermal activity, which may indicate your body’s response to stress so you can better track and manage it. For more information, see How do I track and manage stress with my Fitbit device?
	Estimate your blood oxygen saturation. Charge 5 uses sensors to estimate your blood oxygen saturation while you sleep.** For more information, see How do I track blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) with my Fitbit device?
	Get heart-rate notifications. Your heart rate is a key indicator of health, so stay informed when Charge 5 detects that your heart rate is unusually high or low. For more information, see How do I track heart rate with my Fitbit device?
	Track health metrics trends with vitals in the Google Health app. In certain regions, you can track your health metrics including breathing rate, heart-rate variability, skin temperature, and resting heart rate through vitals in the Google Health app to help you identify changes in your well-being like increased stress, fatigue, or potential signs of illness. For more information, visit Track your vitals in the Google Health app.
	Catch some Zzz's. Based on your heart rate, time asleep, and restlessness, your nightly sleep score helps you better understand how you slept. For more information, visit What's the sleep score in the Google Health app.

Get moving with Charge 5

	Get in the zone. Personalized heart-rate zones help you target the training intensity of your choice. Earn Active Zone Minutes for time spent in the moderate (fat burn), vigorous (cardio), or peak heart-rate zones. For more information, check Learn about Active Zone Minutes or active minutes on your Fitbit device.
	Step it up. Charge 5 helps you reach an hourly goal of 250 steps by nudging you at 10 minutes before the hour is over. For more information, check What are the reminders on my Fitbit device.
	Track your workouts. Use the Exercise app to see real-time stats, capture GPS data, and get a workout summary when you’re done. For additional stats and a workout intensity map if you used GPS, tap the Exercise tile in the Google Health app. For more information, check How to track workouts with my Fitbit device and Google Pixel Watch. For help with GPS, check Use GPS on your Fitbit device or Pixel Watch.
	Don’t get distracted. Turn on the Exercise Focus setting to silence notifications while you work out using the Exercise app . For more information, check How do I navigate my Fitbit device?
	Customize your exercises. Choose from over 20 exercise types to track your favorite workouts. For more information, check How to track workouts with my Fitbit device and Google Pixel Watch.
	Let SmartTrack have your back. Your tracker automatically detects and records activities at least 15 minutes long. Open the Google Health app to see your stats. For more information, check What activities do my Fitbit device and Google Pixel Watch track.

Live your life with Charge 5

	Pay from your wrist. Charge 5 includes Google Wallet, which lets you make purchases and fast-track your way through certain transit systems right from your wrist. For more information, visit What should I know about using my Fitbit device to make contactless payments?
	Never miss a notification. See your phone, text, calendar, and app notifications in the Notifications app on your tracker. For more information, visit Change phone notifications on my Fitbit device.
	Respond to messages. On trackers paired to an Android phone, respond directly to text messages and app notifications with preset quick replies. For more information, visit How do I respond to messages with my Fitbit device?
	Set an alarm. Set, snooze, and dismiss alarms from your wrist with the Alarms app . For more information, visit Manage alarms on your Fitbit device.

To learn more about your tracker, visit the Fitbit Charge 5 User Manual.

**Not intended for medical purposes. This feature is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. It is intended to help you manage your well-being and keep track of your information. If you have any concerns about your health, please talk to a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services.