Table of Contents Get started Set up Model FB523 Unlock Fitbit Premium Wear Model FB523 Change the wristband Basics Tiles and Clock Faces Voice Assistant Notifications Timekeeping Activity, Sleep & Other Stats Fitness and Exercise Fitbit Pay Update, Restart, and Erase...
Charge your watch A fully-charged Model FB523 has a battery life of 6+ days. Battery life and charge cycles vary with use and other factors; actual results will vary. To charge Model FB523: 1.
See your data in the Fitbit app Sync Model FB523 to transfer your data to the Fitbit app, where you can view your activity and sleep data, log food and water, participate in challenges, and more. For best results, keep all-day sync turned on, so that Model FB523 syncs periodically with the tile.
If you wear Model FB523 on your dominant hand, change the Wrist setting in the Fitbit app: From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Model FB523 tile > Wrist Placement > Dominant.
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Model FB523 has a color AMOLED touchscreen display and a mechanical button. Navigate Model FB523 by tapping the screen, swiping side to side and up and down, or pressing the button. To preserve battery, the watch’s screen turns off when not in use, unless you turn on the always-on display setting.
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Do not disturb, focus mode, sleep mode and assistant notifications Shortcuts Set a shortcut to quickly reach favorite tiles and features Voice assistant Assistant About FB523 Device info, regulatory info, factory reset Developer Bridge Fitbit SDK tools and Fitbit Studio Quick Settings Quick Settings only includes the most commonly used settings and modes on the watch.
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Fitbit Pay, device lock is optional. Turn on device lock or reset your PIN code in the Fitbit app: From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Model FB523 tile > Device Lock. For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
Remove tiles You can remove most tiles installed on Model FB523: 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Model FB523 tile. 2. Tap tiles. 3. In the My tiles tab, find the tile you want to remove. You may have to swipe up to find it.
Note that if you have an iPhone or iPad, Model FB523 shows notifications from all calendars synced to the Calendar tile. If you have an Android phone, Model FB523 shows calendar notifications from the calendar tile you choose during setup.
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To turn off certain notifications: 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app on your phone, tap your profile picture > Model FB523 tile > Notifications.
To dismiss the alarm, tap the check mark. To snooze the alarm for 9 minutes, tap the ZZZ icon. Snooze the alarm as many times as you want. Model FB523 automatically goes into snooze mode if you ignore the alarm for more than 1 minute.
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Track a daily activity goal Model FB523 tracks your progress toward a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, your watch vibrates and shows a celebration. Each stat will get subtle goal celebrations within its daily progress stat tiles. A person can tap on a Tile or daily progress stat tile to get a full celebration on the detail page.
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Model FB523 tracks several sleep metrics including when you go to bed, how long you're asleep, your time spent in each sleep stage, and the overall quality of your sleep. Track your sleep with Model FB523 and check the Fitbit app to understand how your sleep patterns compare to your peers. With a Fitbit Premium subscription, see more details about your sleep score to help you build a better sleep routine and wake up feeling refreshed.
Track and analyze exercise with the Exercise tile Track specific exercises with the Exercise tile on Model FB523 to see real-time stats, including heart-rate data, calories burned, elapsed time, and a post-workout summary on your wrist. For complete workout stats, and route and pace information if you used GPS, review your exercise history in the Fitbit app.
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GPS. Check your heart rate Heart-rate zones help you target the training intensity of your choice. Model FB523 shows your current zone and progress toward your maximum heart rate next to your heart-rate reading. In the Fitbit app, you can see your time spent in zones during a particular day or exercise.
Control music with Model FB523 Control music and podcasts playing on Model FB523 or on your phone. For instructions, see help.fitbit.com. Fitbit Pay Model FB523 includes a built-in NFC chip, which lets you use your credit and debit cards on your watch.
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Fitbit app. The Wallet is where you add and remove payment cards, set a default card for your watch, edit a payment method, and review recent purchases. 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Model FB523 tile. 2. Tap the Wallet tile.
When an update is ready to install, a notification appears in the Fitbit app. After you start the update, a progress bar appears on Model FB523 and in the Fitbit app as the update downloads, and then installs. Keep your watch and phone close to each other during the update.
For information about how to store Model FB523 long term, see help.fitbit.com. Erase Model FB523 If you want to give Model FB523 to another person or wish to return it, first clear your personal data: On Model FB523, open the Settings tile > Device Info > Factory Reset.
● A vibration motor Materials The housing and buckle on Model FB523 are made of anodized aluminum. While anodized aluminum can contain traces of nickel, which can cause an allergic reaction in someone with nickel sensitivity, the amount of nickel in all Fitbit products meets the European Union's stringent Nickel Directive.
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The Model FB523 classic wristband is made of a premium, comfortable silicone similar to that used in many sport watches. Wireless technology Model FB523 contains a Bluetooth 4.0 radio receiver and NFC chip. Haptic feedback Model FB523 contains a vibration motor for alarms, goals, notifications, reminders, and tiles.
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Non-operating Temperature -4° to 14° F (-20° to -10° C) 113° to 140°F (45° to 60° C) Charging Temperature 32° to 113°F (0° to 45° C) Water Resistance Water resistant up to 50 meters Maximum Operating Altitude 28,000 feet (8,534 m) Learn more To learn more about your watch, how to track your progress in the Fitbit app, and how to build healthy habits with Fitbit Premium, visit help.fitbit.com.
Regulatory & Safety Notices Notice to the User: Regulatory content for certain regions can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB523 > Regulatory Info USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Model FB523 FCC ID: XRAFB523 Notice to the User: The FCC ID can also be viewed on your device.
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Notice to the User: The IC ID can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB523 > Regulatory Info Avis à l'utilisateur: L'ID de l'IC peut également être consulté sur votre appareil. Pour voir le contenu: Paramètres>...
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Declaración UE de Conformidad simplificada Por la presente, Fitbit LLC declara que el tipo de dispositivo de radio Modelo FB523 cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto completo de la declaración de conformidad de la UE está disponible en la siguiente dirección de Internet:...
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Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB523 > Regulatory Info Belarus Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings >...
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Japan Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB523 > Regulatory Info R XXX-XXXXXX Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings >...
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La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: 1. Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2. Este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada IFT#: XXXXXXX-XXXX Morocco...
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Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB523 > Regulatory Info South Korea Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings >...
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Taiwan 用戶注意:某些地區的法規內容也可以在您的設備上查看。要查看內容: 設置 > 關於 FB523> 法規信息 Translation: Notice to the User: Regulatory content can also be viewed on your device. Instructions to view content from your menu: Settings > About FB523 > Regulatory Info 低功率警語: • 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材,非經核准,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 •...
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Warning Statement for Low Power Radios: • Without permission granted by the NCC, no company, enterprise, or user is allowed to change the frequency of an approved low power radio-frequency device, enhance its transmitting power or alter original characteristics or performance. •...
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United Arab Emirates Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB523 > Regulatory Info TDRA – United Arab Emirates Dealer ID: DA35294/14 TA RTTE: ERXXXXX/XX...
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Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB523 > Regulatory Info Simplified UK Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Fitbit LLC declares that the radio equipment type Model FB203 is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
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Model FB523 has a water ingress rating of IPX3 under IEC standard 60529, which indicates spraying water shall have no harmful effects. Model FB523 has a water resistance rating of IPX6 under IEC standard 60529, up to a depth of 50 meters.
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