Hello @robert46 and welcome to the Help forum. An iPad must support iOS 12,2 or newer in order to run the Fitbit app. Yes, iPads work well and seem to last forever. But it's time for a new device.
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Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.
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