How do I connect the Blaze to my phone's Bluetooth?

[Sbridge]

Does Blaze have to be connected to Bluetooth and how can you tell if it is?

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

[Patwag]

It doesn't HAVE TO be connected for use as a watch or check steps , heart etc, but does if you want to sync' or download the detailed info to your phone app' . If I go for a run with just the watch, the info downloadable seems much less than when I had a garmin(wish i'd kept it ) .As far as I remember , it doesn't have gps . That said, when I went for a steep climb in spain , it knew the floors i'd climbed , iirc.

[MarreFitbit]

Hi there @Sbridge, welcome to the Community Forums. 

Fitbit trackers and watches use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to sync with phones, tablets, and certain computers. To set up your Blaze, see: How do I set up my Fitbit device? 

Android phones must have both a BLE radio and software support. Because BLE is an optional component of Bluetooth 4.0, not all devices with Bluetooth 4.0 have it. A device can have the radio but not the software, or have software bugs that hamper BLE. If you're buying an Android device to use with the Fitbit app, make sure it appears on our supported devices list at http://www.fitbit.com/devices and review known issues at What should I know about using the Fitbit app on my Android device?

The Fitbit app is compatible with most iPhones and iPads. To make sure your version is supported, check: Which phones and tablets can I use with my Fitbit watch or tracker? 

The Fitbit app is available for Windows 10 phones, tablets, and computers. To see if your device is compatible, see:  Which phones and tablets can I use with my Fitbit watch or tracker? 

As mentioned, you can sync your device with any compatible phone, tablet, or computer that meets syncing requirements. If you receive notifications from your phone on your Fitbit device, you'll need to disable the Bluetooth bond between your phone and Fitbit device before using a different phone. For instructions see: Why won't my Fitbit device sync to another phone or computer?

Thanks for helping out @Patwag. 😉

Let us know if you need further assistance.