Fitbit Charge 6 User Guide

Table of Contents

• Setting Up Your Charge 6
• Get More with Premium
• Fitbit Basics
• Daily Goal
• Move Reminders
• Exercise and GPS
• Google Maps Navigation
• YouTube Music Control
• Heart Rate Zones
• Heart Rate on Your Device
• Sleep
• Payments
• Alarms and Timers
• Quick Settings
• Notifications
• Clock Faces
• EDA Scan App
• Charging Your Device
• Wearing and Care
• FAQ
• More Information
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Limited Product Warranty

Setting Up Your Charge 6

To set up your Charge 6, you'll need the Fitbit app. Download it from your device's app store:

• Apple devices: Apple App Store
• Android devices: Google Play Store

The Fitbit Charge 6 works with most phones running Android 9.0 or later, or iOS 15 or later. You'll also need a Google Account and the Fitbit mobile app with internet access. Some features require a paid Fitbit subscription. For more information, visit fitbit.com/devices.

Open the Fitbit app and tap Join Fitbit. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Fitbit account and pair your Fitbit device with your phone. Pairing ensures your Fitbit device and phone can communicate and sync your data.

GET HELP

Visit help.fitbit.com to contact us.

Get More with Premium

Your Charge 6 comes with a 6-month Fitbit Premium membership. Achieve a higher level of fitness by accessing a comprehensive library of workouts created by expert Fitbit trainers. Optimize your workout schedule with your daily readiness score. Choose a plan and start using your membership.

Note:

• Membership is for new and returning Fitbit Premium members. Must be activated within 60 days of device activation. Requires a valid payment method. Subscription automatically renews at €8.99/month after the trial period. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid recurring charges. Content and features may change and may not be available in all regions. This membership cannot be gifted. Terms and conditions apply. UK regional price is £7.99/month.
• A Fitbit Premium membership and a wearable device are required for the daily readiness score.
• Fitbit Premium content and features are subject to change. Content recommendations may not be available in all locations and may only be displayed in English.

Fitbit Basics

Wear your Charge 6 daily to track various stats:

• Steps taken
• Active Zone Minutes for moderate or vigorous activity
• Distance traveled
• Calories burned
• All-day heart rate and heart rate zones

CHECK YOUR STATS ON CHARGE 6

Swipe up on the clock face to see your daily health and fitness stats:

• Battery percentage
• Key stats: steps taken today, calories burned, distance traveled, and Active Zone Minutes
• Hourly Activity: steps taken this hour and hours with 250+ steps
• Heart Rate: current heart rate and resting heart rate
• Sleep: time asleep since last night and sleep score (sleep quality)
• Body Battery: your daily readiness score (Premium only)
• SpO2: your average SpO2 while resting
• Menstruation Tracking: cycle or days until your period, or fertile window
• Exercise: number of days you exercised

View your historical stats in the Fitbit app.

Daily Goal

Set a goal to help you take action to improve your health and fitness. Your initial goal is to take 10,000 steps per day. Choose to change your step count or select a different activity goal.

For more information, see the relevant help article.

Move Reminders

You'll get reminders to take at least 250 steps every hour. If you haven't met the 250-step goal by 10 minutes before the hour, you'll feel a vibration and see a reminder on your screen. If you complete the 250-step goal after receiving a reminder, you'll feel a second vibration and see a congratulatory message.

Reminder to move: 242/250

For more information, see the relevant help article.

Exercise and GPS

Track specific exercises with the Exercise app on your Charge 6 to see real-time stats, including heart rate data, calories burned, time elapsed, and a summary after your workout. Find detailed workout stats and a workout intensity map (if you used GPS) by tapping the Exercise tile on your Fitbit device.

For more information on tracking workouts with GPS, see the relevant help article.

Google Maps Navigation

Easily find your way with Google Maps directions. For more information, see the relevant help article.

1. Google programs and services may not be available in all countries or languages. Data charges may apply. This feature requires your phone to be within Bluetooth range of your Fitbit device. Works with most phones running Android 9 or iOS 15 or later. Requires a Google Account and internet access.

YouTube Music Control

Enjoy your workouts with music using the YouTube Music controls on your wrist. Play, pause, or skip over 100 million songs from the world's largest music catalog. Get workout-specific music recommendations based on your workout type.

For more information, see the relevant help article.

1. To use YouTube Music controls, you need a paid YouTube Music Premium subscription. Try it free for 1 month and discover more of what you love on YouTube. Terms apply.

2. To use this feature, your compatible phone must be within Bluetooth range of your Fitbit device. Works with most phones running Android 9 or iOS 15 or later. Requires a Google Account and internet access.

Heart Rate Zones

Your Charge 6 personalizes your heart rate zones based on your heart rate reserve—the difference between your maximum heart rate and your resting heart rate. To achieve your chosen workout intensity, monitor your heart rate and heart rate zones on your wrist during exercise. Your Charge 6 notifies you when you reach a specific heart rate zone.

For more information, see the relevant help article.

Heart Rate on Your Device

Connect your Charge 6 to a compatible fitness equipment¹ to see real-time heart rate directly on your screen². For more information, see the relevant help article.

1. Compatible with fitness equipment that supports the Bluetooth heart rate profile, such as the latest models from iFit, Nordictrack, Peloton, Concept2, and Strava. However, not all Bluetooth-enabled devices and apps work the same way.

2. The heart rate data transmission is unencrypted, similar to how heart rate data is transmitted from chest straps.

Sleep

Track your sleep with your Charge 6 to automatically track your core sleep stats, including time asleep, sleep stages (light, deep, and REM), and sleep score (sleep quality). Your Charge 6 also automatically tracks your estimated blood oxygen level (SpO2) to detect possible breathing disturbances, and your skin temperature to see how it varies from your baseline.

To view your sleep stats, sync your tracker when you wake up and open the Fitbit app or tracker.

For more information, see the relevant help article.

Payments

Add your credit and debit cards to select Fitbit devices to make contactless payments directly from your device, even when you're abroad. Google Pay protects your payment information with multiple layers of security and one of the most advanced security infrastructures in the world, keeping your account safe. When you pay in stores, Google Pay doesn't share your actual card number, so your information stays secure. Using the contactless payment service on your Fitbit device also requires a personal 4-digit PIN code for added security. To confirm a payment, enter your PIN code the first time you make a contactless payment after removing your device or after 24 hours of inactivity.

For more information, see the relevant help article.

1. Google apps and services may not be available in all countries or languages. Data charges may apply.

Alarms and Timers

You can set a one-time or recurring alarm using the Alarms app. Your Fitbit device vibrates when the alarm sounds. For more information, see the relevant help article.

Quick Settings

Swipe down on the clock face to quickly access settings:

• Settings: Manage additional settings and options.
• Water Lock: Prevents the screen from turning on while you're in water. To turn off Water Lock, double-tap the center of the screen with your finger.
• Find Phone: If you can't find your phone, locate it using the Find Phone app.
• Screen Wake: Choose whether to turn on the screen by twisting your wrist.
• Heart Rate: Share real-time heart rate data with compatible sports equipment and apps via Bluetooth.
• Sleep Mode: Turn on or schedule Sleep Mode to dim the screen and silence incoming notifications. When Sleep Mode is on, the screen won't turn on with a wrist-twist gesture.
• DND Mode: Silence calls and notifications.
• Google Wallet: Make contactless payments using the device on your wrist.

Notifications

Your Fitbit device vibrates when you receive a notification. Tap the notification to see the full message. If you don't read a notification right away, you can view it later in the Notifications app. Swipe right or left to the Notifications app, then swipe up to open it.

For more information, see the relevant help article.

Clock Faces

Choose from a variety of clock faces for your Charge 6, matching your mood, lifestyle, or look. You can change your clock face in the Fitbit app.

For more information, see the relevant help article.

EDA Scan App

The EDA Scan app on your Charge 6 detects electrodermal activity, which may indicate your body's response to stress. For more information, see the relevant help article.

Charging Your Device

Align the end of the charging cable with the port on the back of the watch until it magnetically snaps into place. When your device is charging, the Fitbit logo or battery percentage appears on the screen. If you see a blank screen, unplug the device from the charger and try again. Charging can take up to 2 hours, depending on your current battery level. A fully charged Charge 6 battery lasts up to 7 days. Note that battery life and charging cycles depend on usage, settings, and many other factors; actual results may vary.

Wearing and Care

Take care of your Charge 6 by following these instructions:

• Clean the band and wrist regularly with a mild, soap-free cleanser.
• If your wristband gets wet, remove it after your workout and dry it thoroughly.
• Take off your wristband periodically.

For more information, see the Fitbit wearing and care page.

FAQ

HOW DO I SYNC MY FITBIT DEVICE?

Syncing is the process of transferring the data your device collects to your Fitbit account. In the Fitbit app, track your progress, see how you slept, set goals, log food and water intake, and more.

Requirements

• You can check if your device is compatible at fitbit.com/devices.
• Ensure your phone, Fitbit device, and Fitbit app are updated to the latest version.
• Your phone must have mobile data or Wi-Fi turned on, and Bluetooth enabled.
• If you use more than one synced phone or tablet, make sure no other device is nearby.

Troubleshooting Syncing

1. Force quit the Fitbit app on your phone. See the Apple or Android (Google) help article for instructions.
2. On your phone, go to Settings > Bluetooth, turn off Bluetooth, and turn it back on.
3. Open the Fitbit app and try to sync your device.
4. If your device still won't sync, restart it.

HOW DO I RESTART MY FITBIT DEVICE?

Restart your wristband if you experience any of the following issues:

• It won't sync.
• It doesn't respond to taps, swipes, or button presses.
• It doesn't track steps or other data.
• It doesn't show notifications.

Restarting your wristband does not erase any of your data.

1. Connect your device to the charging cable.
2. Press the button on the flat end of the charger 3 times within 8 seconds, holding each press for about 1 second.
3. Wait 10 seconds or until the Fitbit logo appears. Note: If your device doesn't restart, wait 15 seconds and try again.

More Information

Find answers to frequently asked questions in the resources below:

Charge 6

• How do I use my Fitbit Charge 6?
• How do I share real-time heart rate data with sports equipment and apps?
• How do I use Google Maps on my Fitbit device?
• How do I control music on my Fitbit device?
• What should I know about using contactless payments on my Fitbit device?
• How do I wear my Fitbit device?
• How do I charge my Fitbit device?
• Can I extend the battery life of my Fitbit device?
• How do I navigate my Fitbit device?
• What do Active Zone Minutes mean on my Fitbit device?
• How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?
• How do I track my heart rate using my Fitbit device?
• How do I track sleep using my Fitbit device?
• Can I swim or shower with my Fitbit device?
• How do I monitor and manage stress on my Fitbit device?

Fitbit App

• Compatibility requirements
• What should I know about Fitbit Premium?
• What should I know about using the Fitbit app on an Android phone?
• How do I change the language on my Fitbit?

General Information

• How do I get phone notifications on my Fitbit device?
• How do I restart my Fitbit device?

Safety and Regulatory Information

Visit support.google.com for all our safety and regulatory information.

Limited Product Warranty

The limited warranty is provided by the Google Hardware Warranty Center.

More Information

For more information, see the Charge 6 user guide.