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What is the purpose of the Dongle?

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‎09-18-2016 08:25 - last edited on ‎09-21-2016 04:23 by Moderator Alum

‎09-18-2016 08:25 - last edited on ‎09-21-2016 04:23 by Moderator Alum

Just purchased Fitbit zip, don't know what I am meant to do with the dongle

 

 

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‎09-18-2016 09:06

‎09-18-2016 09:06

Welcome to the forums @Ginger24

 

The dongle goes into the usb port of your computer and sends the data from your Fitbit to the servers where you can view the results on the dashboard. If you sync via mobile device, you won't need the dongle.

 

Keep on stepping!

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

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‎09-18-2016 09:06

‎09-18-2016 09:06

Welcome to the forums @Ginger24

 

The dongle goes into the usb port of your computer and sends the data from your Fitbit to the servers where you can view the results on the dashboard. If you sync via mobile device, you won't need the dongle.

 

Keep on stepping!

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

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‎09-18-2016 12:17

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‎09-18-2016 12:17

Thanks for your help

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