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  • Page 1 User Manual Version 2.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Get started What's in the box Charge your tracker Set up See your data in the Fitbit app Unlock Fitbit Premium Wear Charge 6 Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise Fasten the band Handedness Wear and care tips Change the band...
  • Page 3 Noti cations from your phone Set up noti cations See incoming noti cations Manage noti cations Turn o noti cations Answer or reject phone calls Respond to messages (Android phones) Timekeeping Set an alarm Dismiss or snooze an alarm Use the timer or stopwatch Activity and Wellness See your stats Track a daily activity goal...
  • Page 4 Make purchases Change your default card Pay for transit Lifestyle Control music with YouTube Music controls Google Maps Update, Restart, and Erase Update Charge 6 Restart Charge 6 Erase Charge 6 Troubleshooting Heart-rate signal missing GPS signal missing Other issues...
  • Page 5 Regulatory and Safety Notices Battery...

  • Page 6: Get Started

    *Fitbit Charge 6 works with most phones running Android 9.0 or newer or iOS 15 or newer and requires a Google Account, Fitbit mobile app and internet access. Some features require a Fitbit mobile app and/or a paid subscription. See tbit.com/devices...

  • Page 7: Set Up

    Charge 6. A fully charged tracker shows a solid ba ery icon. Set up Set up Charge 6 with the Fitbit app for iPhones and iPads or Android phones. The Fitbit app is compatible with most popular phones. See tbit.com/devices to check if your phone is compatible.

  • Page 8: See Your Data In The Fitbit App

    To get started: 1. Download the Fitbit app: Apple App Store for iPhones ● Google Play Store for Android phones ● 2. Install the app, and open it. 3. Tap Sign in with Google, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. When you're done with setup, read through the guide to learn more about your new tracker and then explore the Fitbit app.

  • Page 9: Unlock Fitbit Premium

    Unlock Fitbit Premium Fitbit Premium is your personalized resource in the Fitbit app that helps you stay active, sleep well, and manage stress. A Premium subscription includes programs tailored to your health and tness goals, hundreds of workouts from tness brands, guided meditations, and more. Customers can redeem a Fitbit Premium trial subscription in the Fitbit app.

  • Page 10: Wear Charge 6

    Wear Charge 6 Wear Charge 6 around your wrist. If you need to a ach a di erent size band, or if you purchased another band, see the instructions in Change the band. Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise When you're not exercising, wear Charge 6 a nger's width above your wrist bone.

  • Page 11: Fasten The Band

    (a tight band restricts blood ow, potentially a ecting the heart-rate signal). Fasten the band 1. Place Charge 6 around your wrist. 2. Slide the bo om band through the rst loop in the top band.

  • Page 12: Handedness

    Your dominant hand is the one you use for writing and eating. To start, the Wrist se ing is set to non-dominant. If you wear Charge 6 on your dominant hand, change the Wrist se ing in the Fitbit app: From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the devices icon  Charge 6...

  • Page 13: Wear And Care Tips

    Care. Change the band Charge 6 comes with a small band a ached and an additional large, bo om band in the box. Both the top and bo om bands can be swapped with accessory bands, sold separately on tbit.com. For band measurements, see Band size.

  • Page 14: A Ach A Band

    3. Gently pull the band away from the tracker to release it. 4. Repeat on the other side. A ach a band To a ach a band, press it into the end of the tracker until you hear a click and it snaps into place.

  • Page 15: Basics

    The home screen is the clock. ● Firmly tap the screen twice, press the bu on, or turn your wrist to wake Charge 6. ● Swipe down from the top of the screen to access quick se ings, the Payments app, the Find Phone app, and the Se ings app.

  • Page 16: Quick Se Ings

    Quick se ings For a faster way to access certain se ings, swipe down from the clock face. Tap a se ing to adjust it. When you turn o a se ing, the icon appears dim with a line through it. Se ings app Tap the Se ings app to open it.

  • Page 17: Bu On Shortcut

    ● Noti cations, goal celebrations, and reminders are muted. ● The screen's brightness is set to dim. ● The screen stays dark when you turn your wrist. To wake Charge 6, rmly tap the screen twice. ● The sleep mode icon illuminates in quick se ings.

  • Page 18: Adjust Se Ings

    Adjust se ings Manage basic se ings in the Se ings app . Swipe down from the clock screen and tap the Se ings app to open it. Tap a se ing to adjust it. Swipe to see the full list of se ings. Display Brightness Change the screen's brightness.

  • Page 19: Check Ba Ery Level

    Bu on lock Prevent the bu on on your tracker from activating while your screen is o . To turn on Bu on Lock, tap the se ing Turn on. Vibrations Adjust your tracker's vibration strength. Choose the GPS mode. For more information, see the related help article.

  • Page 20: Set Up Device Lock

    When you set up contactless payments, you're asked to set up a personal 4-digit PIN code. Manage your PIN code in the Fitbit app: From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the devices icon  Charge 6  Device Lock. For more information, see the related help article.

  • Page 21: Turn O The Screen

    -hours can’t be adjusted. Turning on this feature impacts your tracker's ba ery life. When always-on display is turned on, Charge 6 requires more frequent charging. Always-on display automatically turns o when your tracker's ba ery is critically low.

  • Page 22: Clock Faces And Apps

    Clock Faces and Apps Learn how to change your clock face and access apps on Charge 6. Change the clock face The Fitbit Gallery o ers a variety of clock faces to personalize your tracker. 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the devices icon Charge 6.

  • Page 23: Find Phone

    Find Phone Use the Find Phone app to locate your phone. Requirements: ● Your tracker must be connected (“paired”) to the phone you want to locate. ● Your phone must have Bluetooth turned on and be within 30 feet (10m) of your Fitbit device.

  • Page 24: Noti Cations From Your Phone

    WhatsApp, tap App Noti cations and turn on the noti cations you want to see. Note that if you have an iPhone, Charge 6 shows noti cations from all calendars synced to the Calendar app. If you have an Android phone, Charge 6 shows calendar noti cations from the calendar app you chose during setup.

  • Page 25: Manage Noti Cations

    Manage noti cations Charge 6 stores up to 10 noti cations, a er which the oldest are replaced as you receive new ones. Manage noti cations in the Noti cations app ● Swipe up to scroll through your noti cations, and tap any noti cation to expand it.

  • Page 26: Answer Or Reject Phone Calls

    Answer or reject phone calls If paired to an iPhone or Android phone, Charge 6 lets you accept or reject incoming phone calls. To accept a call, tap the green phone icon on your tracker's screen. Note that you can't speak into the tracker—accepting a phone call answers the call on your nearby phone.

  • Page 27: Timekeeping

    . To snooze the alarm for 9 minutes, swipe down from the top of the screen or press the bu on. Snooze the alarm as many times as you want. Charge 6 automatically goes into snooze mode if you ignore the alarm for more than 1 minute.

  • Page 28: Use The Timer Or Stopwatch

    Use the timer or stopwatch Time events with the stopwatch or set a countdown timer with the Timer app on your tracker. You can run the stopwatch and countdown timer at the same time. If always-on display is on, the screen continues to display the stopwatch or countdown timer until it ends or you exit the app.

  • Page 29: Activity And Wellness

    Find your complete history and other information detected by your tracker in the Fitbit app on your phone. Track a daily activity goal Charge 6 tracks your progress toward a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, your tracker vibrates and shows a celebration. Choose a goal Set a goal to help you get started on your health and tness journey.

  • Page 30: Track Your Hourly Activity

    Track your hourly activity Charge 6 helps you stay active throughout the day by keeping track of when you're stationary and reminding you to move. Reminders nudge you to walk at least 250 steps each hour. You feel a vibration and see a reminder on your screen at 10 minutes before the hour if you haven't walked 250 steps.

  • Page 31: Get Insights Into Your Long-Term Sleep Behaviors

    Use the EDA Scan app The EDA Scan app on Charge 6 detects electrodermal activity which may indicate your body's response to stress. Because your sweat level is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, these changes can show meaningful trends about how your body responds to stress.

  • Page 32: Check Your Stress Management Score

    7. Swipe up to see the summary of your scan, including your number of EDA responses, heart rate at the start and end of the session, and re ection if you logged a re ection. 8. Tap Done to close the summary screen. 9.
  • Page 33 Metrics include: ● Oxygen saturation (SpO2) ● Skin temperature variation ● Heart-rate variability ● Resting heart rate ● Breathing rate Note: This feature is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition and should not be relied on for any medical purposes. It is intended to provide information that can help you manage your well-being.

  • Page 34: Exercise And Heart Health

    YouTube Music Premium subscription. 1. Open the YouTube Music app on your phone. 2. Open the Exercise app on Charge 6 and start a workout. To access music controls while you exercise, swipe down. 3. To return to your workout, swipe up or press the bu on.

  • Page 35: Automatically Start A Workout

    Dynamic GPS on Charge 6 allows the tracker to set the GPS type at the start of the exercise. Charge 6 a empts to connect to the GPS sensors on your phone to preserve ba ery life. If your phone isn’t nearby or moving, Charge 6 uses built-in GPS. Manage your GPS se ings in the Se ings app .

  • Page 36: Customize Your Exercise Se Ings

    ● If you set an exercise goal, your tracker alerts you when you’re halfway to your goal and when you reach the goal. ● If the exercise uses GPS, "GPS connecting..." appears at the top of the screen. Charge 6 is connected when the screen says "GPS connected."...

  • Page 37: Check Your Workout Summary

    4. When you're done, swipe down until you see the play icon Check your workout summary A er you complete a workout, Charge 6 shows a summary of your stats. Check the Exercise tile in the Fitbit app to see additional stats and a workout intensity map if you used GPS.
  • Page 38 For more information, see the related help article. Icon Zone Calculation Description Light Zone Below 40% of Below the moderate zone, your heart your heart rate beats at a slower pace. reserve Moderate Between 40% and In the moderate zone, you’re likely in a Zone 59% of your heart moderate activity such as a brisk walk.

  • Page 39: Custom Heart-Rate Zones

    1 minute in the vigorous or peak zones = 2 Active Zone Minutes There are two ways Charge 6 noti es you about Active Zone Minutes: ● A few moments a er you enter a di erent heart-rate zone during your exercise using the Exercise app , so that you know how hard you’re working.

  • Page 40: Receive Heart-Rate Noti Cations

    Receive heart-rate noti cations Stay informed when Charge 6 detects that your heart rate is outside of your high or low thresholds when you appear to be inactive for at least 10 minutes. To turn this feature o or adjust the thresholds:...

  • Page 41: See Your Heart Rate On Equipment And Apps

    2. Follow the instructions on your workout machine to connect a Bluetooth heart rate monitor. 3. When Charge 6 connects, a screen appears on your tracker, asking to share your heart rate. Tap Share. 4. Tap Start on your tracker to start your exercise.

  • Page 42: Check Your Daily Readiness Score

    Check your daily readiness score Understand what’s best for your body with the daily readiness score. Your score ranges from 1 to 100, based on your activity, sleep, and heart-rate variability. A high score means you’re ready to exercise, while a low score suggests you should focus on recovery. When you check your score, you also see a breakdown of what impacted your score, a personalized activity goal for the day, and recommended workouts or recovery sessions.

  • Page 43: Contactless Payments

    Contactless Payments Charge 6 includes a built-in NFC chip, which lets you use your credit and debit cards on your tracker. Use credit and debit cards Set up Google Wallet in the Fitbit app, and use your tracker to make purchases in stores that accept contactless payments.
  • Page 44 If the payment terminal doesn't recognize your Fitbit device, make sure the tracker face is near the reader and that the cashier knows you're using a contactless payment. For added security, you must wear Charge 6 on your wrist to use contactless payments. For more information, see the related help article.

  • Page 45: Change Your Default Card

    Change your default card 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the devices icon Charge 6. 2. Tap the Google Wallet tile. 3. Tap the card you want to set as the default option. 4. Tap Make default for tap to pay.

  • Page 46: Lifestyle

    Use apps to stay connected to what you care about most. Control music with YouTube Music controls Use YouTube Music controls on Charge 6 to control YouTube Music on your phone. Navigate between playlists, skip or replay songs, and adjust the volume from your tracker. Note that YouTube Music controls require a compatible phone within Bluetooth range and a YouTube Music Premium subscription.
  • Page 47 1. Open the Google Maps app on your phone, search for the location you want to navigate to, choose your mode of transportation, select a route, and tap Start to begin navigation. For more detailed instructions on how to use the Google Maps app on your phone, see the related help article.

  • Page 48: Update, Restart, And Erase

    When an update is available, a noti cation appears in the Fitbit app. A er you start the update, follow the progress bars on Charge 6 and in the Fitbit app until the update is complete. Keep your tracker and phone close to each other during the update.

  • Page 49: Erase Charge 6

    Restarting your tracker doesn't delete any data. Erase Charge 6 If you want to give Charge 6 to another person or wish to return it, rst clear your personal data: 1. Swipe down from the clock screen to nd the Se ings app 2.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Charge 6 should be in contact with your skin. A er holding your arm still and straight for a short time, you should see your heart rate again.

  • Page 51: Other Issues

    For best results, wait for Charge 6 to nd the signal before you start your workout. Other issues If you experience any of the following issues, restart your tracker: ● Won't sync ● Won't respond to taps, swipes, or bu on press ●...

  • Page 52: General Info And Speci Cations

    The housing on Charge 6 is made of anodized aluminum and surgical-grade stainless steel. The band that comes with Charge 6 is made of a exible, durable silicone similar to that used in many sports watches. While all stainless steel and 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.

  • Page 53: Display

    Display Charge 6 has a color AMOLED display. Band size Small band Fits a wrist between 5.5 - 7.1 inches (140 mm - 180 mm) in circumference Large band Fits a wrist between 7.1 - 8.7 inches (180 mm - 220 mm) in circumference...
  • Page 54 Models: G3MP5 Shenzhen Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. Building 1, 68 Xinxia Road, PinghuTown, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518111, China Marketing@highpowertech.com Ba ery Model ID: 271617 Chongqing VDL Electronics Co., Ltd. Building 1-4, Puli Industrial New Zone, Zhaojia Street, Kaizhou District, Chongqing Sunny.liu@gdvdl.com Ba ery Model ID: VDL251517 Do not modify or remanufacture/refurbish the ba ery, puncture or a empt to insert objects...
  • Page 55 ©2024 Fitbit LLC. All rights reserved. Fitbit and the Fitbit logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fitbit in the US and other countries. A more complete list of Fitbit trademarks can be found at the Fitbit Trademark List. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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