Are all Fitbit dongles the same?
The Dongle must be plugged into a USB port & Fitbit Connect must be installed. Dongles are interchangeable between Fitbits.
Does Fitbit Charge 3 use a dongle?
The Fitbit Charge 3 can be synced with more than 200 iOS, Android and Windows devices using Bluetooth LE wireless technology. Windows 10 computers that do not have Bluetooth LE will need a wireless sync dongle to sync.
Can you sync a Fitbit without a dongle?
Even if your computer is natively Bluetooth capable, like most laptops are nowadays, FitBit One and its application will not sync with your computer without the proprietary dongle (a shame). It is possible however to sync your FitBit with most Bluetooth phones, barring some incompatibility.
What is the Fitbit wireless dongle used for?
The wireless sync dongle is the small USB device that comes with most Fitbit trackers. The dongle allows your tracker and computer to communicate with one another. DONGLE? If you only sync your tracker with a mobile device, you don’t need the dongle.
Does a Fitbit dongle work with any Fitbit?
Works with all Fitbit trackers. The dongle may be refurbished. If your computer hardware does not have Bluetooth 4.0 LE chips, you will still need a dongle to sync to computers running these operating systems.
Which Fitbit has a dongle?
fitbit USB-Dongle – suitable for fitbit FLEX, fitbit ONE, fitbit ZIP.
How do you sync Fitbit with dongle?
To install Fitbit Connect and set up your tracker:
- Insert the wireless sync dongle into a USB port on your computer.
- Scroll down and click the option to download.
- When prompted, save the file that appears.
- Find and double click the file (FitbitConnect_Win.exe).
- Click Continue to move through the installer.
Does Fitbit use WIFI or Bluetooth?
Fitbit trackers, watches, and Fitbit Aria Air use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to sync with phones, tablets, and certain computers. Fitbit Aria and Fitbit Aria 2 use Wi-Fi to connect directly to your router.
How do I sync my Fitbit with the dongle?
Plug the USB dongle that came with your Fitbit into your computer, and place your tracker nearby. Once the devices are paired, your tracker will connect to your Fitbit account and your data will sync with your account via the Fitbit dongle when they’re near each other.
What is the difference between Fitbit App and Fitbit connect?
Both Fitbit Connect and the Fitbit app allow you to set up new Fitbit devices to your account and sync any current devices to Fitbit’s servers. Unlike the Fitbit app, Fitbit Connect does not store any of your device data locally, but instead regularly transfers (syncs) your device’s data to Fitbit servers.