how do I log into my regular fitbit account I am not a developer
i am not a developer how can I log in my regular fitbit account
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Raw data access and appropriate API
Good afternoon, I am looking for a watch model that would be used in a group of children to monitor their activity during rehabilitation in a research project. We have several requirements : - I will need to develop an appropriate app to collect the ...
Resolved! Get Real time HR and calorie count in my Android app
I want to get the real time Heart Rate on my android app. As per my understanding this is what is needed. 1. Develop a fitbit device app and make use of Excercise API (since I am making a workout app)2. Develop a companion app 3. Establish commicatio...
Making an open water swim app
With the addition of GPS to the Versa 3 and Sense, I was wondering how practical would it be to make a simple app to utilize the GPS to track open water swims? The hardware is already there, so I can't imagine it to be too complicated. I also wonder ...
What besides health&fitness monitoring do you like in a smartwatch? (and why?)
This is a general question, not specific to the Fitbit brand (let alone ane particular device), nor to placement on continuum of official endorsement [e.g.: zeroth-party (pre-instslled ⅋ restricted from de-installing) vs. fourth-party (third-party of...
Unofficial way to communicate with Fitbit without using the app or sending data?
Hi all! I was wondering whether there is a way to use my Fitbit without the official app, so without sending data to Fitbit / Google. Did anyone reverse-engineer the Bluetooth protocol or something?
How to set device background app wake-intervals
Hi all, I'm looking to create a simple application that allows you to set reminders for yourself, however I can't find a way to wake the app in the background to trigger alarms or perform background operations in general.I have tried the Clock API, b...
Open Water Swim Option
Currently there isn't an option to document an Open Water Swim. This would be a swim without laps. This is an incredibly common solution offered by most of your competitors.
Is gyroscope sensor available for Versa 3
I wrote Watch app that can receive gyroscope and other sensor data on Versa but when I edit it for Versa 3, I do not see gyroscope data is showing. Is it because Versa 3 does not have gyroscope data or it does have but my code have some issues? Thank...
Porting a Fitbit clockface to other platform
My Fitibit Versa 3 (with my own clockface) started showing a screen crack, and so I am thinking of buying a new smartwatch. In order to keep using my clockface, I either have to buy an old Fitbit model (new ones do not support 3rd party clockfaces ye...
Developing apps for the Fitbit Charge 5
Hi, Is there any way to use the Fitbit studio to develop apps/extensions for the Fitbit Charge 5?
Resolved! Pixel Watch is compatible only with Android phones
Anyone else excited about the Google Pixel Watch with Fitbit integration?!!!! Finally a true Fitbit smartwatch!!!! I cannot wait! Yippeeeeeeee! Moderator Edit: Clarified subject
Device app for exchanging information
Hello, I currently want to develop an application for the device that sends the personal information (biometric data such as heart rate, steps and so on) to an own web application (through APIs). I wanted to know if this could be done without sharing...
Resolved! local Storage error
so, I copy/pasted the following code from the local storage API into my project:import { localStorage } from "local-storage"; localStorage.setItem("myKey", "myValue"); console.log(localStorage.getItem("myKey"));and my build output keeps throwing me ...
Does HeartRateSensor frequency do anything?
It looks like using the frequency option for HeartRateSensor doesn't do anything. No matter if I set the frequency 5 or 0.5, the onreading callback called once in every second using my Versa 3 (with SDK 6.1). In the simulator it's called on every cha...
Resolved! Make an efficient time counter off-screen
Hello,I am trying to make a time counter in the most efficient way, but Hardware is not revealed, so I can't access the timers. I was thinking about using event of 'clock', but the clock.ontick is called just when the screen is on. I would like to ma...
Description of full export of Fitbit data
Dear Community,I have a problem interpreting the data from Fitbit's export interface. The data objects contained in the csv, json files are partially described by readme files. In some readme files, however, the individual columns of the csv files ar...
Memory Fault when trying to update class for several objects at once
when trying to implement theming on my clockface, I discovered you can change the class of an object using js, and wrote this function function switchTheme(theme) { for (let i = 0; i < 60; i++) { let line = document.getElementById("line"+i); ...
internet detection by companion
This is not an issue, it is rather an option.I try to detect in the compagion file if the device is connected to the internet or not.To be more precise, I need this to call an external API by internet link if internet is available or not if internet ...
Sugestion Idea to keep developing on Versa family ( except Versa 3 ) and Sense after 2022
In 2022, it will not be possible to use Fitbit Studio and Fitbit simulator for SDK 4 projects. The suggestion below is intended to make it easier to maintain SDK 4 projects without needing to create multiple Fitbit accounts.The first change would be...
Versa 3 gyroscope not found in studio
Hi, When I'm trying the sensor example on fitbit studio on my fitbit Versa 3, it does not show the gyroscope, nor the orientation sensor. As far as I'm aware they are somewhat similar to one another and if the gyroscope is not found, neither will the...
Clockface doesn’t fetch data if installed with all permissions disabled
Hello! When installing clockface with disabled permissions, and then enabling permissions (for example, activity), clockface does not see permissions granted. The data is then not available for display on the clockface. After reboot the clock, clockf...
App clockface (SDK 5) on Fitbit Sense watch cannot be installed the first time
Hello.App clockface (SDK 5) on Fitbit Sense watch cannot be installed the first time. This is the error that appears on the Sense watch screen when installing the app: 'Clock Error. Go to the Fitbit mobile app and try another clock' https://www.scree...
Resolved! The image received from the remote host after displaying on Fitbit Versa disappears from display
Hello.I am developing the app on SDK 5.0 and testing it in studio on the device Versa 3 and on the physical device Fitbit Versa. I have a problem on the physical device Fitbit Versa, the image disappears after a few seconds. I will describe in order ...
Problems installing app clockface in Fitbit watch and 'build' app error in studio
Hello. Please help me to solve these problems. So that this app can be installed the first time on the watch.1) I constantly get the 'Internal error during build' error in studio.fitbit.com. Guru Meditation: Error: Failed to preload project files for...
Versa 3 and Sense (SDK-5) not working when testing from GAM but works when sideloading app
We completed the development of our Fitbit sdk app for SDK-5 and SDK-4.2 and as suggested in the community previously that we should have the same appUUID. We did exactly as said. When testing it with iOS we got all the file transfer working correct...
Resolved! Not able to Do a file transfer every 30 seconds
Hello Community, We are developing a SDK app to work with our virtual fitness application (both Android and iOS). I am trying to do a file transfer (json file) every 30 seconds to send the Heart Rate and Calorie details to the app to show on the app...
Write endurance Versa2
What kind of flash memory is built into the versa2and what is the expected write endurance?Do I need to worry about it wearing out eventually? Assuming I have a very write heavy application that would write dozens of megabytes to flash memory per day...
Resolved! Accessing Clockface Logs from Device
Hi, I'm having issues with my clockface where it keeps restarting. Is it possible to access clockface logs on my Versa? The clockface is installed through the Fitbit gallery. I have a test clockface that I run on my device through Fitbit Studio with ...
Resolved! Versa 2, Ionic, and Versa 3 Connectivity Issues?
Hello, I'm a long term Pebble developer and miss the platform dearly. After Fitbit purchased Pebble I had high hopes of developing within the Fitbit ecosystem. I purchased a Fitbit Ionic for $300 when it was initially released. I started developing o...
Resolved! Starting and Stopping the GPS multiple times causes Out of memory error in simulator
I'm working with the GPS using the Fitbit Simulator. I thought calling geolocation.clearWatch(myWatchId); would turn the GPS receiver off. However, the Fitbit simulator throws an OUT OF MEMORY error if I stop/start the GPS multiple times. I don't kno...
Device information for approval for a research study
Hi I am a researcher from Brigham nd Women's Hospital and hoping to get answers regarding the device so that I can get it approved for a study. The questions are below; and I would hihly appreciate if I can have them answered.Does the App cache infor...
Companion app not starting
Hello All, I am developing an Fitbit app which uses the Excercise API. I am done developing the app. Things work fine as long as I am working with simulator. Now, I have installed the app on the device and also written a server code on my Android a...
Unable to enable the developer bridge on Versa 3
I am unable to enable the developer bridge on Versa 3. I have followed these steps: 1. Setup Versa 3. 2. Logged into the fitbit studio.3. Enable the developer bridge in the fitbit mobile app (Android)4. Versa 3 which is on the same WiFi network as th...
Fitbit studio versa 2 app works in simulator but actual watch doesnt support API version
I built a test watch face in FitBit studio.I selected the 4.2 sdk and built a watch project which works in the fitbit OS simulator on a Versa 2 device.When I try to push it to my versa 2, I get the error Connected device does not support API version ...
Resolved! Access Full Storage
Hello together,As a student I've got to make an IT-Project - Analyzing the sleep of a person (I know that FitBit provides sleep-analyzis out of the box, but for the project I need to extract Data and use my own algorithm).Therefore I bought an Versa2...
I'm trying to read Versa Lite Watch heart rate using using the Bluetooth.
Hi guys,i have developed a mobile application in react-native where i was trying to connect to Versa Lite watch and read the Heart Rate Services and Characteristics. I was able to connect and read the services and characteristics. But i wasn't able t...
Ionic cannot connect to developer bridge
I'm trying to connect my fitbit ionic to a developer bridge but, after a few reconncting, it send me wifi connection error and if i try the wifi setup from the app it cannot connect. What solution i can try? I need to test an app due the fitbit emula...
Device notifications from app
I was wondering if I can set up notifications in my developed app that will display on the watch?
Fitbit Track hand before touching face
Hey, So with the current coronavirus outbreak one of the simplest things that can prevent infection is to minimise/avoid touching your face unnecessarily. The IMU fitted to presumably every fitbit device should be able to roughly detect when someone ...