I love my Flex but wish the food log had a barcode scanner to enter foods.

[Mommabaz3]

I don't use the food log as frequently because it's not convenient and user friendly. If it had a barcode scanner it would make life so much easier.

[NordicWolf]

I was just thinking the same thing.  I was using MyFitnessPal.com for jsut that reason, but I like how complete of a tracker fitbit is in comparison.  Would be a nice update to the app.

[Jason]

I use the MyFitnessPal app and linked it to my fitbit account.  It has a bar scanner. 

[stellaluna]

Have you been able to log foods that are not from a restaurant?

[Jason]

Yes. It has a barcode scanner for you to add packaged food.   

[Mommabaz3]

How do you link it.

[Jason]

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/help/faq/295-how-do-i-link-my-fitbit-account-with-my-myfitnesspal-accoun...

[Mommabaz3]

Thanks. Set it up, just wish it could be all in one app.

[tek12]

Great app, needs a scanner for sure tho!! I'm doing myfitnesspal along with fitbit and its a pain!! 

[chunt]

that would be helpful, I found that I have problems trying to log plain ol regular food like chicken, and some other whole foods. and then theres the health foods they dont have the information on. I wish they would update it

[BP2]

I have linked MyFintnessPal to my fitbit account, but it does not bring through the food descriptions, has anyone else found this? Or can I add that later?

[SunsetRunner]

Totally agree as I live in New Zealand and the food does not comply with what we have here to what they have in America. I have to stick in my own. Bar code would be great, for calories etc...

[Humin]

There was a barcode scanner on my fitbit app dashboard and I accidently deleted it. Does anyone know how to get it back? I'd like to access it with my phone instead of the computer.

[GershonSurge]

I would  try reloading the app.

[PaulbMel]

It's the most useless packaged food barcode scanner out there.  It literally scans 1% of barcodes.

It's a pity Fit Bit don't incorportate some sort of agreement with the likes of Lifesum.

[GershonSurge]

There is a symbol to turn on the Smart Phone's flashlight in the upper left corner when you are scanning. This makes most barcodes scan for me.

[PaulbMel]

Thanks for the suggestion. When I use this feature the response is "still
looking". It wouldn't be because i'm in Australia would it?