How do I get started with Fitbit Inspire 2?

Fitbit Inspire 2 next to the text: Getting started with Fitbit Inspire 2. Build healthy habit and reach for your goals with Fitbit Inspire 2.

Fitbit Inspire 2 is an easy-to-use fitness tracker designed to encourage you, celebrate your progress, and keep you on track with heart-rate tracking, Active Zone Minutes, up to 10 days of battery, and more.

When Inspire 2 is on your wrist, make sure your tracker is set to On Wrist . When Inspire 2 is in the accessory clip, make sure it's set to On Clip .

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1 | Set up Inspire 2
Inspire 2 - Smiling Battery

Turn on and charge your device. To set up Inspire 2, first connect it to the charging cable.

For more information, see How do I charge my Fitbit device?

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Connect your device. Next, create or log in to your Fitbit account and connect your tracker.

For more information, see How do I set up my Fitbit device?

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Check the Fitbit app. Sync your tracker with the Fitbit app to see your complete health and fitness data.

For more information, see How do Fitbit devices sync their data?

If you have syncing issues, see Why won't my Fitbit device sync?

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Unlock Fitbit Premium. Customers can redeem a Fitbit Premium trial subscription in the Fitbit app.

For more information, see What should I know about Fitbit Premium?

2 | Get to know Inspire 2

Keep tabs on your tracker. If you can't find Inspire 2, use the Tile app to find it. You can also use the Tile app on Inspire 2 to locate your phone.

For more information, see What should I do if I lose my Fitbit device? To learn more about Tile, visit thetileapp.com/fitbit.
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See your stats. Swipe up on the clock face to see your stats in Fitbit Today, including steps, heart rate, Active Zone Minutes, and more.

For more information, see How do I navigate my Fitbit device?

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Never miss a notification. See your phone, text, calendar, and app notifications on your tracker.

For more information, see How do I get notifications from my phone on my Fitbit device?

Change your clock face. Match your device to your style by picking from a variety of clock faces.

For more information, see How do I change the clock face on my Fitbit device?

Set an alarm. Set an alarm in the Fitbit app. Turn it on or off, and dismiss it from your wrist with the Alarms app .

For more information, see How do I manage alarms on my Fitbit device?

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Take a breather. Choose a 2-minute or 5-minute guided breathing session to find moments of calm throughout the day with the Relax app .

For more information, see How do I track and manage stress with my Fitbit device?

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Lock your screen while in the water. Turn on the water lock setting when you're in water, for example showering or swimming, to prevent the buttons on your tracker from activating. To turn on water lock, press and hold the buttons on your tracker tap Water Lock A water droplet firmly tap your screen twice. To turn off water lock, firmly double-tap the middle of the screen with your finger. If you don't see "Unlocked" appear on screen, try tapping harder.

For more information, see How do I navigate my Fitbit device?

Prevent unintended button presses. Turn on Button Lock in the Settings app to prevent the buttons on your tracker from activating while your screen is off. Tip: Use this setting to avoid unintended button presses while you exercise, especially if you wear Inspire 2 lower on your wrist or you tighten the band to be extra snug.

For more information, see How do I navigate my Fitbit device?

3 | Get moving with Inspire 2
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Get in the zone. Personalized heart-rate zones help you target the training intensity of your choice. Earn Active Zone Minutes for time spent in the moderate (fat burn), vigorous (cardio), or peak heart-rate zones.

For more information, see What are Active Zone Minutes or active minutes on my Fitbit device? and How do I track heart rate with my Fitbit device?

Track your workouts. Use the Exercise app to see real-time stats, receive heart zone notifications, capture GPS data, and get a workout summary when you’re done. For additional stats and a workout intensity map if you used GPS, tap the Exercise tile in the Fitbit app.

For more information, see How do I track my workouts with my Fitbit device?

Wear it your way. Wear Inspire 2 on your wrist or in an accessory clip—whichever is more comfortable for you. Remove both wristbands, and insert your device into the clip for a more discreet option.

Note that when Inspire 2 is set to On Clip , certain features are turned off, including heart-rate tracking, automatic exercise tracking, and Active Zone Minutes.

For more information, see How do I wear my Fitbit device? and How do I navigate my Fitbit device?

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Step it up. Inspire 2 helps you reach an hourly goal of 250 steps by nudging you at 10 minutes before the hour is over.

For more information, see What are the reminders I see on my Fitbit device?

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Customize your exercises. Choose from 20+ exercise types to track your favorite workouts.

For more information, see How do I track my workouts with my Fitbit device?

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Let SmartTrack have your back. Your tracker automatically detects and records activities at least 15 minutes long. Open the Fitbit app to see your stats.

For more information, see How do I track my activity with my Fitbit device?

4 | Troubleshoot Inspire 2
If you have trouble tracking heart rate or sleep, check the following settings:
  • Inspire 2 is set to On Wrist in quick settings.
  • The Heart Rate setting is turned on in the Settings app . Note that this setting is only available when Inspire 2 is set to On Wrist .
  • Make sure you’re wearing Inspire 2 correctly. For tips on how to wear your tracker, see How do I wear my Fitbit device?

For help with syncing issues, see Why won't my Fitbit device sync?

The do not disturb and sleep settings

If you’re not receiving notifications or reminders:

If your screen is dim, check the following settings:

  • Dim Screen is turned off in the Settings app .
  • Sleep mode is turned off in quick settings and in the Settings app .
Screen wake settings

If your screen isn’t responding when you turn your wrist or tap the screen, check the following settings:

  • Screen Wake is turned on in quick settings.
  • Sleep mode is turned off in quick settings.
  • Water Lock A water droplet is turned off in quick settings.
  • Double Tap is turned on in the settings app .

If you experience any of the following issues and you've checked your settings, restart your device:

  • Won't sync
  • Won't respond to taps, swipes, or button press
  • Won't track steps or other data
  • Won't show notifications or reminders

For instructions, see How do I restart my Fitbit device?

To learn more about your tracker, see the Fitbit Inspire 2 manual.

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