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What do i need my phone for the Charge 5?

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‎06-21-2022 17:45 - last edited on ‎10-11-2023 04:51 by Fitbit Moderator

‎06-21-2022 17:45 - last edited on ‎10-11-2023 04:51 by Fitbit Moderator

I am thinking of the charge 5.  Do I need to have my phone with me when I train and what features do I need the phone for?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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‎06-21-2022 18:40

‎06-21-2022 18:40

If you are thinking of getting the tracker without having a phone, that will not work.  But you do not need to keep the phone with you.  You do need the phone to sync your data to the Fitbit database, to get updates, and a few other things, but if you can sync with your phone once a day that is plenty, actually more than needed, but most people get used to seeing their data easier on the phone app.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎06-21-2022 18:40

‎06-21-2022 18:40

If you are thinking of getting the tracker without having a phone, that will not work.  But you do not need to keep the phone with you.  You do need the phone to sync your data to the Fitbit database, to get updates, and a few other things, but if you can sync with your phone once a day that is plenty, actually more than needed, but most people get used to seeing their data easier on the phone app.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎06-21-2022 19:47

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‎06-21-2022 19:47

Thank-you that is exactly what I needed to know.   My phone will sync with the tracker, I was just concerned I would have to have my phone with me while I train.  As that would be extremely inconvenient and at times not possible.  Again thank for you assistance,  very helpful.

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