help menu

Join us on the Community Forums!

  • Community Guidelines

    The Fitbit Community is a gathering place for real people who wish to exchange ideas, solutions, tips, techniques, and insight about the Fitbit products and services they love. By joining our Community, you agree to uphold these guidelines, so please take a moment to look them over.

  • Learn the Basics

    Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for information on Community features, and tips to make the most of your time here.

  • Join the Community!

    Join an existing conversation, or start a new thread to ask your question. Creating your account is completely free, and takes about a minute.

Not finding your answer on the Community Forums?

Cancel
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Android app on Chromebook (Chromebook R11 runs app)

Replies are disabled for this topic. Start a new one or visit our Help Center.

‎12-20-2016 11:08

‎12-20-2016 11:08

Now that android apps run on some Chromebooks, has anyone had luck syncing a fitbit?  I can install/run the app on the computer, but I want to be sure it will work before I buy a fitbit.

 

Thanks!

Best Answer
4 REPLIES 4

‎12-26-2016 08:36

‎12-26-2016 08:36

Hey there @fitinsj! I hope you're liking the Community so far.

 

While the Chromebook might be able to download and run the Fitbit app, it is not currently a supported device. This means that the app might work and sync correctly, however it is not possible to guarantee that the functionality will be at 100%. It is possible that it will just not sync with the tracker. 

 

I hope you find this information useful! If you have any further questions, please let me know.

Lanuza | Community Moderator

Remember to vote for posts that helped you out! Tired of the same workout music? Try a Podcast! 🙂
Best Answer
0 Votes

‎01-18-2017 04:10

‎01-18-2017 04:10

Yes, I've had some success. Still hit or miss on syncing (sometimes it takes a few tries), but I suspect that may improve over time as things are updated.

 

I'm using an Acer R13 Chromebook.  I updated Chrome OS to Version 56.0.2924.58 beta to get access to the Google Play Store.  Had to enable the store in the OS settings after the update too.  The R13 doesn't have the Play Store on the stable channel of Chrome OS at the moment.  I'm using the built-in bluetooth (i.e. not a dongle).  Let me know if any other info would be helpful.  I am brand new to using a Fitbit.  I am using the Charge 2.

 

I understand this isn't a supported use right now.  Just thought it worth sharing my experience fiddling with it.

 

Getting this working better on Chromebooks would enable a whole lot of (13+) kids with Chromebooks and Fitbits to do this without a phone or Windows PC/Mac.

Best Answer

‎02-04-2019 18:56

‎02-04-2019 18:56

I have a Chromebook that i bought  in 2015 with the fit-bit app on it, i am having trouble syncing to my charge 3 could anybody help me. 

Best Answer
0 Votes

‎02-05-2019 09:49

In response to rhett-Fit-Bit

‎02-05-2019 09:49

Welcome to the Forums @rhett-Fit-Bit.

 

Let me help you figure out what is going on.

 

In this case I'd recommend that you try to follow the steps listed in this help article. They should help you so that your Fitbit will sync correctly.

 

Let me know if there are any further questions.

Lanuza | Community Moderator

Remember to vote for posts that helped you out! Tired of the same workout music? Try a Podcast! 🙂
Best Answer
0 Votes