Adding people on Fitbit allows you to connect with friends and family, participate in challenges, and share your fitness journey for extra motivation. The most direct way to add friends is by using their email address or Fitbit username, but you can also connect through your phone contacts, Facebook, or by accepting friend suggestions within the app.
Adding Friends Using Email or Username
This method is ideal when you know a specific person's contact details or their unique Fitbit username.
- Open the Fitbit App: Launch the Fitbit application on your smartphone or tablet.
- Navigate to the Friends Section: Tap on the "Today" tab, then tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner. Scroll down and tap "Friends."
- Initiate Friend Request: Look for an icon or button to add a friend, often represented by a person icon with a plus sign, or "Add Friend."
- Enter Friend's Details: You will be prompted to enter your friend's email address or their Fitbit username. Carefully type in the correct information.
- Send Request: Once the details are entered, click on the "Add Request" or similar button to send the invitation. Your friend will receive a notification and can accept or decline your request.
Other Ways to Connect on Fitbit
Fitbit offers several convenient ways to find and add people you know, making it easier to expand your fitness network.
Via Phone Contacts
If your friends are in your phone's contact list and also use Fitbit, you can often find them quickly through the app.
- Grant Contact Access: Ensure the Fitbit app has permission to access your phone contacts. You might be prompted to grant this permission when first attempting to add friends this way.
- Select Contacts Option: In the "Add Friend" section, choose the option to "Add from Contacts" or "Phone Contacts."
- Review Suggestions: Fitbit will display a list of contacts who are also Fitbit users.
- Send Invitations: Tap the "Add" button next to the names of the people you wish to connect with.
Through Facebook
Connecting your Fitbit account to Facebook can help you find friends who also link their Fitbit to their Facebook profile.
- Link Facebook Account: Go to your Fitbit app profile settings and find the option to "Link Facebook Account." Follow the on-screen prompts to authorize the connection.
- Find Facebook Friends: In the "Add Friend" section, select the "Add from Facebook" option.
- Browse and Invite: Fitbit will show you a list of your Facebook friends who are also on Fitbit. Send them friend requests directly from this list.
From Friend Suggestions
Fitbit may also suggest friends based on mutual connections or other public information.
- Check Suggestions: Periodically, the "Friends" section of your Fitbit app may display "Friend Suggestions" or "People You May Know."
- Review and Add: Browse through these suggestions and tap "Add" next to anyone you'd like to connect with.
Why Add Friends on Fitbit?
Connecting with friends on Fitbit enhances your experience in several ways:
- Motivation: See your friends' activity and challenge them to friendly competitions.
- Challenges: Participate in daily, weekly, or custom challenges together, pushing each other to reach new fitness goals.
- Support: Share encouragement, cheer each other on, and celebrate fitness milestones.
- Accountability: Knowing your friends can see your progress can provide an extra layer of motivation to stay active.
Quick Overview of Adding Friends
| Method | Description | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Email or Username | Directly send a request using their specific Fitbit login details. | Known individuals with specific details |
| Phone Contacts | Sync with your phone's address book to find existing contacts on Fitbit. | Friends in your phone's contact list |
| Connect your Facebook account to find friends who also use Fitbit. | Friends on Facebook | |
| Friend Suggestions | Fitbit app suggests people you might know based on various factors. | Discovering new connections |
For more detailed information on managing your Fitbit friends, you can always refer to the official Fitbit Help Center.
