How do I replace my Charge 2 for my new Charge 5?

[icebox314]

I've had my Charge 2 for a few years now and I just bought the 5.

Do I need to unpair my 2? Or will the app automatically do whatever it's supposed to do?

*I'd like to keep the 2 "on standby" just in case, but it's not a deal breaker. 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[JuanFitbit]

@icebox314 , A warm welcome to the Community! Thank you for your message. 

At this time, you can only have 1 Charge model paired to your Fitbit account.  So at the moment that you pair the Charge 5, you'll be asked to remove the Charge 2 from the account. 
If the Charge 2 is still working, you can always pair it back, but the Charge 5 will be removed from the account. 

[JohnnyRow]

First do a sync from Charge 2 to make sure all data from there is saved to Fitbit database.

Logged into same Fitbit account you have been using, in phone app from Today screen, tap Profile pic (circle at top left) to get to Account screen.

Then 'Set Up a Device'; choose your new device - Charge 5; it will note you already have a Charge 2 attached and ask if you want to replace it; say yes and follow the prompts and it handles it all for you, unpairing the old and pairing the new.  When you get to pairing new phone, probably want to move Charge 2 and any other bluetooth devices far away to help pairing go smoother.  Then your new data should join old data seamlessly in Fitbit database.

[Julia_G]

Hi, @icebox314 , just to clarify, you definitely can have a Charge 2 and a Charge 5 on your Fitbit account.  I know this, because I do!  You cannot have a Charge 3 or 4 on the same account, but Charge 2 is fine.  

Here’s a picture of my account showing both: