Force sync, Background sync – Fitbit Flex User Manual
Page 17

13
With the screen on and unlocked, tap your Android device to the top of your Flex.
You may need to adjust the location based on where your Android device’s NFC chip
is located.
After a moment, the Fitbit app will automatically open. If you haven’t opened the
Fitbit app recently, launching will automatically sync via Bluetooth.
Force sync
Tapping the Sync icon on the top-right of the menu will initiate a force (manual) sync
with your Flex and Fitbit.com.
You can also force sync your Flex through the Devices menu.
1.
Open the Fitbit App.
2.
Tap the
menu
button.
3.
Tap
Device Settings
.
N O T E : Make sure Use Bluetooth is
checked
.
4.
Tap
Flex
.
5.
Tap the
Sync Now
icon.
Background Sync
The Fitbit app also supports background sync. This setting allows your Flex to sync
with your Android device while the Fitbit app is in the background, or minimized.
To turn on background sync, tap the
menu
button
>
Device Settings
> choose your
Flex
> tap
Background Sync
.