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Manually adding exercise

I used to be able to manually add an exercise if I had not worn my Fitbit during that activity. I can no longer do that when I push the + Button I can only log sleep or weight. What is up?

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Hi @JJScottishGirl  using Android, I'm able to log an activity. Maybe read this article on how to manually add to see if you can get it to work

Stepping in the U.S.A. since September 2013. Android 14

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Hello @JJScottishGirl 

Have you had a chance to try this:

  • Tap on the Exercise days tile on the Today page in the Fitbit app
  • There should be an icon towards the bottom of the Exercise page that reads + Add exercise
  • Tap on the icon to bring up the page where you can manually log your exercise

Rieko | N California USA MBG PE

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Thank you so much. I used to do this following the instructions that are in
this article but adding an exercise is no longer an option on my app.

I appreciate your response. Is there anyone else having the same trouble
that I am?

iPhone user.
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Thank you so much, unfortunately that is no longer there in my app. I used
to log activity that way, but when I tap on the plus symbol, I no longer
get that option. I’m only able to log sleep or weight. ???
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@JJScottishGirl  what @RiekoC posted is the way I add a walk to my Fitbit. You have the latest app and a compatible phone? Those are the first things I'd check on. Read this - click 

Stepping in the U.S.A. since September 2013. Android 14

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@JJScottishGirl   Do you have your Exercise days tile on your added to your Today tiles?  For example, if I remove my Exercise days, then it disappears when I tap on the plus symbol.  Same is true for Food, Weight and Sleep.

Laurie | Maryland
Sense 2, Luxe, Aria 2 | iOS | Mac OS

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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Hi, I just had the same thing happen to me - no way to manually add exercise.  I went to settings on my phone (I have an android) and allowed more permissions for fitbit.  Then went back to the fitbit app, synced, and then i presses the plus.  Viola, I had the choice for adding exercise!  I dont know which permission did the trick, i think i just allowed everything, except it has to ask to use the microphone.

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