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Fitbit Setup

Download the Fitbit app to begin pairing your device

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Image With a Link to Download the Fitbit App From the Google Play Store

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Image With a Link to Download the Fitbit App From the Apple App Store

This guide will help you set up your Fitbit tracker and ensure that the PROMPT Study Team receives your data for the study. 
 

To set up your Fitbit, your device must be at least 50% charged. Please note, a fully charged Fitbit will last up to 5 days!

1. Download the Fitbit app:

  • For iPhone users, use the App Store and press “Get”.​

  • For Android users, use the Google Store and press “Install”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​​2. Setup your account:​

  • (a) Ensure your Bluetooth is on. The app may ask for your permission when opening the app, please allow. 

  • (b) Select Sign in with Google or Sign in with Fitbit (if you have a current account). 

  • (c) If you are new to Fitbit, select “Continue as a new user”.

  • (d) Read and accept the Privacy Policy to proceed. 

  • (e) Allow location access and your preferred notifications. Continue set-up process. ​​​​

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Home Screen with Two Login Options
Overview of Fitbit Features with a Continue Button
List of Email and Notification Preferences with Buttons to Enable or Disable them

​​​​​​​3. Set up your device:

  • (a) Click on “Add Device” and select Inspire 3 (under the Tracker tab).

  • (b) Click on “Start Setup” and agree to the Terms of Service.

  • (c) Your Fitbit tracker may need to update. It may need to be on the charger.​

  • (d) Your phone will search for your Inspire 3 and will prompt you to enter a 4-digit code found on your tracker’s display.​​

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Options to Add a Device or Add a Phone
List of Fitbit Devices to Select for Setup
Fitbit Inspire 3 Setup Page, With the Options to Start Setup or Cancel

  • ​(e) *Android only* Allow Fitbit to Find and Connect nearby devices.

  • (f) *iPhone only* You may see a pop-up for “Bluetooth Pairing Request,” select Pair. 

  • (g) Select your preferred phone notifications and allow location by selecting “While using the app” and “Allow all the time” for Androids.​​​​​

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Searching For Your Inpsire 3 Status Message
Field to Enter a Four Digit Code Along with a Keypad to Enter Numbers
Message Asking Permission to Allow Fitbit to Connect to Phone
Message Asking Permission to Allow Fitbit to Connect to Phone

​​4. Once you Inspire 3 is ready:

  • (a) Follow the instructions on the screen for how to use and care for your tracker. 

  • (b) For Fitbit Premium, you DO NOT have to purchase. Click on the X (upper left).

  • (c) Click on the back arrow (upper left) to go back to the main dashboard.

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Message Showing the Inspire 3 is Ready Along with Options to Get to Know the Inspire 3 or Not Now
List of Notes on Taking Care of the Fitbit
List of Fitbit Premium Features Along with an Option for a Free Trial of Fitbit Premium or an X in the Top Left Corner to Decline the Free Trial

​​5. Connect Fitbit to MyDataHelps 

  • (a) Open and log in to MyDataHelps. 

  • (b) Click on “Connect Fitbit”.

  • (c) Allow MyDataHelps to use CareEvolution to sign in to Fitbit.

  • (d) Log in to Fitbit.

  • (e) Allow CareEvolution to access Fitbit data by clicking “Allow All”. Click “Done”.

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List of Selectable Categories with the Option to Allow or Deny Access
Fitbit Login Screen with Field to Enter Email Address and the Option to Continue with Google
Homepage of the MyDataHelps app with the Option to Connect Fitbit
Message Showing Connection Complete

​​​​​If you have any issues with setting up the Fitbit device or the app, or connecting the two, please view our FAQ page or contact the study team.​

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