How do I track my activity with my Fitbit device?

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Which core stats does my Fitbit device track automatically?

All Fitbit devices track steps taken  and Active Zone Minutes  or active minutes . Additional core stats vary based on your device. Choose to track a variety of other stats, including sleep, exercise, water and food intake, weight, and menstrual health in the Fitbit app.

	Heart Rate	Hourly Activity	Distance	Calories	Floors
Fitbit Ace series		✓
Fitbit Alta		✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Blaze	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Charge 2	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Charge 3	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Charge 4	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Charge 5	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Charge 6	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Flex 2		✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Inspire		✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Inspire HR	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Inspire 2	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Inspire 3	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Luxe	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Sense	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Sense 2	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Versa	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Versa 2	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Versa 3	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Versa 4	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fitbit Versa Lite Edition	✓	✓	✓	✓
Google Pixel Watch	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

For more information, refer to How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity? and How do I track my health and fitness goals with Fitbit?

How do I check my core stats on my Fitbit device?

Check your activity stats on your device or on the Today tab  in the Fitbit app.

For more information, refer to How do I navigate my Fitbit device?

Which activities does my Fitbit device track automatically?

Most Fitbit devices automatically recognize and record high-movement activities through the SmartTrack feature. Certain Fitbit devices also detect workouts and automatically open the Exercise app.

Manage automatically tracked activities through SmartTrack 

To start, your device recognizes activities at least 15 minutes long. To manage which activities are tracked automatically or adjust the minimum duration:

1. From the Today tab  in the Fitbit app, tap the Exercise days tile.
2. Tap the gear icon  at the top.
3. Tap the activity you want to adjust.

SmartTrack Activities
	Walk*
	Run*
	Outdoor Bike*
	Elliptical
	Sports
	Aerobic Workout
	Swimming**

*Only certain devices track swimming. For more information, refer to How do I track swims with my Fitbit device?

Manage automatically tracked activities through the Exercise auto-start feature

Charge 6, Inspire 3, Sense 2, and Versa 4 can automatically detect certain workouts and open the Exercise app after a few minutes. To turn on this feature:

1. Open the Exercise app.
2. Tap the Bike, Elliptical, Rowing, Run, Spinning, or Walk option.
3. Swipe up. Auto Start is turned on by default, but if you turned it off, tap to turn it back on. The next time your device detects this workout type, the Exercise app automatically opens.

   Note:

   • The first time you start an auto-detected workout, your Fitbit device will vibrate and a message will appear, asking if you want to track the exercise. You'll have 30 minutes to confirm that you want to track it. If you don't interact with the message, it appears again during your next auto-detected workout for one minute. Be sure to tap the start button on your Fitbit device to dismiss the confirmation screen and automatically track that exercise type in the future.
   • To automatically detect when your workout ends, you can also turn on Auto-Stop.
   • GPS is off by default for the Walk option.

Check your stats

On certain devices, check basic stats about your activity, including duration and calories burned, in the Exercise tile  in Fitbit Today , or sync your device and tap Exercise days in the Fitbit app.

Can I change how my activities are tracked?

Choose which activities your device tracks automatically, or change the amount of time needed to record the activity. For example, choose to turn off automatic tracking for a walk, or to record an outdoor bike ride after 5 minutes. 

Fitbit app

1. From the Today tab  in the Fitbit app, tap the Exercise days tile.
2. Tap more , tap Activity Settings.
3. Tap an exercise, and adjust the duration or turn off Auto-recognize

fitbit.com

1. On the Fitbit settings page, click your device under the Devices menu.
2. Under Auto-Exercise Recognition, for each exercise adjust the duration or select Ignored to turn off automatic exercise recognition.

Note: To change how your activity is labeled in the Fitbit app, tap the Today tab , and then tap Exercise days. For example, your device might detect a walk, but you can edit your exercise history to record a hike. For more information, refer to How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities?

What are real-time workout stats in the Fitbit app?

Check your stats in real time while using a workout video in the Fitbit app. Stats include:

• Current heart rate and heart-rate zone
• Calories burned since starting the video
• Active Zone Minutes earned since starting the video

To check real-time stats:

On your phone, open the Fitbit app and tap the Coach tab . Choose a workout and tap to start.

To hide real-time stats:

During a workout, tap the video on your phone's screen  tap the collapse arrows  on your stats. To check your stats again, tap the expand icon .

• Stream workouts from your phone to your SmartTV with Chromecast. For more information, visit Google’s help article.
• If dashed lines appear instead of your heart rate, make sure you’re wearing your device correctly. For more information, refer to How do I wear my Fitbit device?

How do I earn Active Zone Minutes or active minutes on my Fitbit device?

Earn Active Zone Minutes  or active minutes  with heart-pumping activity throughout the day, including a brisk walk, run, or interval workout.

For more information, refer to What are Active Zone Minutes or active minutes on my Fitbit device?

What is my hourly activity goal on my Fitbit device?

An hourly activity goal helps you keep moving throughout the day. To start, your goal is to take at least 250 steps per hour (which equals a few minutes of walking) from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, 7 days a week. You can adjust the hours that you track your goal and receive reminders to move.

For more information, refer to What are the reminders I see on my Fitbit device?

What is my weekly exercise goal on my Fitbit device?

A weekly exercise goal helps you stay active. The American Heart Association recommendations 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days per week (source). To start, your goal is 5 days per week, but you can track your goal 1–7 days per week. Any exercise that your device records counts toward your goal.

To change your goal, refer to How do I track my health and fitness goals with Fitbit?

Can I change my activity goal on my Fitbit device?

To start, your primary goal is 10,000 steps per day. When you hit this goal, your device vibrates, and a celebration appears on the screen. Choose to increase or decrease your step goal, or to change your goal to Active Zone Minutes or calories burned. You can also set goals in other areas such as sleep and hydration.

To change your goal, refer to How do I track my health and fitness goals with Fitbit?

Can I add an activity manually to the Fitbit app?

If you forgot to wear your device, manually log activities in the Fitbit app. For more information, refer to How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities?

What are some tips to make sure my activity is tracked accurately?

Make sure that you wear your device correctly and that the personal information you entered in to your Fitbit account is correct. For more information, refer to How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?

Can I share my activity stats with others?

Choose to share your core stats, workout details, and other accomplishments.

For more information, refer to How do I use the Fitbit app?

How do I change from kilojoules to calories or kilometers to miles on my Fitbit device?

Change your units of measurement in the Fitbit app. For more information, refer to How do I change the units of measurement in my Fitbit account?