Updated: April 03, 2023
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How to set up my new Charge 5 Fitbit

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Hello, thank you for using our service, my name is Hanna. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

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Nice to meet you, *****!
Can you please explain the issue in detail?

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Ive upgraded my fitbit 4 to fitbit 5 and wanting to set it up

fitbit 5

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Ok, I see
You have a Fitbit app on your phone, correct?

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yes i do

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Ok, open it

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im logged in

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Could you please specify the model name of the phone that you use?

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I phone

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Ok, noted.

  1. Tap the Today tab, and tap your profile picture.
  2. Tap Set Up a Device.
  3. Choose your device and follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
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nothing happens when i tap today

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Ok, do you see your profile picture?

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no
yes Ive got my profile now

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Ok, press "Set Up a Device" then

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Yes got to charge 5

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Yes, select 'Charge 5' and follow prompted instructions

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Ive clicked switch to charge 5

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Ok
What is it showing you now?

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Ive just entered the four digit number and its saying we're setting up your charge 5

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Does your Charge 5 show signs of being setting up?

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How long will it take

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It depends, but usually not more than 10-15 minutes tops

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okay Thank you

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I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

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so once its done is that all I need to do

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Ok, if you'd like, I can wait, just to be sure that all went flawlessly, and to help in case it's not.

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yes please

author

Sure, I'll be here then

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its saying 24%

author

Well, not the fastest one, but I think it's just transferring your synchronized data to a new device, so that may take a while.

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Up to 30% now so getting there

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Alright, keep me updated

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will do

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So will my profile data all be transferred ?
Now 40%

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Should be. Anyway, all of your collected data is stored in your account.

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Okay

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Any other questions I may clarify for you while we are waiting?

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What do the two side switches do ?

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Which ones?

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Theres a long silver slide on each side of the watch itself
Now 55%

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Oh, those. They are just a decoration.

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Okay so how do I change to see time etc

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All navigation is sensor-based.
More info you can check here ---> https://help.fitbit.com/manuals/charge_5/Content/manuals/html/Navigate%20Device.htm

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Okay

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Also, this page have all info about your new watches, so it would be good to take a look at it

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Now 65%

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Almost there :)

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Yes that link was very good

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Save it, just in case

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Yes I have

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Ok, great!

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Nearly there 82%

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90%

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Nearly

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Ok, ping me whether it is done or shows any errors

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Said 100% now its saying updating your charge 5

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Ok, that's ok.

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good

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It is installing last firmware update now

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Am I holding you up?

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Nope, all good

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Its now got a green tick
But says you can continue to set up

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Seems like it is done, and no errors so far.
Continue then

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all complete thank you

author

Took a bit longer then usual, but it is because of data transfer, I think.
Splendid!
Is there anything else I can do for you today?

Customer Replay

No I think its all fine thank you

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Thank you for chatting with us today!
We are available 24/7, you can refer your questions anytime.

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Okay

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Have a lovely day, *****!

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