How do I set up Fitbit Ace devices?

Learn how to set up and sync Ace, Ace 2, or Ace 3 for your child. If your child doesn't have a Fitbit device, use the Fitbit app on their phone to track their steps.

Parents or guardians need:

  • Your child's Ace tracker

  • Google Account with:

    • Fitbit profile in the Fitbit app

    • Google family group where you're the family manager

  • Phone or tablet to set up your child's Fitbit profile and Ace tracker:

    • iPhone or iPad

    • Android phone or tablet that supports multiple users. If you don't see the option to add another user, profile, or second space under Settings, have a second phone or tablet ready. For more information, see the Google (Android) help center.

  1. Confirm that you are the family manager of a Google family group. For instructions on how to create a family on Google, see the Google for Families help center.
  2. Connect your child's Ace device to the charger before you begin the setup process.
  3. Download and install the Fitbit app from one of the following locations:
  4. Tap Sign in with Google. Your child signs in with their Google Account. If your child doesn't have a Google Account, tap Create your account, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. Review the information about managing a child account on Fitbit.
  6. Tap Agree and continue, and enter the password for your Google Account.
  7. Add a Fitbit profile for your child.
  8. Tap Next.Your child can log in to their Fitbit profile.
  9. Tap Continue, and follow the on-screen instructions to pair Ace to your child's profile.

Note: Ace syncs every time your child opens the Fitbit app.

For more information on Google Accounts for children, see the Google for Families help article.

  1. Confirm that you are the family manager of a Google family group. For instructions on how to create a family on Google, see the Google for Families help center.
  2. Connect your child's Ace device to the charger before you begin the setup process.
  3. Make sure you have a Fitbit profile. If not, download the Fitbit app thentap Sign in with Google thenfollow the on-screen instructions to create a profile.
  4. In the Fitbit app, on the Today tab , tap your profile picture.
  5. Tap Add another account.
  6. Choose a child's profile, or tap Add another account to add your child.
  7. On the Fitbit app home screen, tap Sign in with Google. Your child signs in with their Google Account.
  8. On the "Welcome! Ask a parent to help you now" screen, tap Next.
  9. Add a Fitbit profile for your child. Note: You're prompted to enter information such as your child's height to help calculate their activity.
  10. Review the information about managing a child account on Fitbit.
  11. Tap Agree and continue, and enter the password for your Google Account.
  12. Tap Continue, and follow the on-screen instructions to pair Ace.

Note: Ace syncs every time your child opens the Fitbit app.

  1. Confirm that you are the family manager of a Google family group. For instructions on how to create a family on Google, see the Google for Families help center.
  2. Connect your child's Ace device to the charger before you begin the setup process.
  3. Make sure you have a Fitbit profile. If not, download the Fitbit app thentap Sign in with Google thenfollow the on-screen instructions to create a profile.
  4. Follow the instructions in the Google (Android) help center to create a child profile on your phone or tablet. Note: If you don't see the option to add another user, profile, or second space under settings, use another phone or tablet.
  5. In your child's profile on your phone or tablet, download and install the Fitbit app.
  6. On the sign in screen, tap Sign in with Google. Your child signs in with their Google Account.
  7. On the "Welcome! Ask a parent to help you now" screen, tap Next.
  8. Review the information about managing a child account on Fitbit.
  9. Tap Agree and continue, and enter the password for your Google Account.
  10. Add a Fitbit profile for your child. Note: You're prompted to enter information such as your child's height to help calculate their activity.
  11. Tap Continue, and follow the on-screen instructions to pair Ace.

To sync Ace, switch to your child's profile on your phone or tablet thenopen the Fitbit app. Ace syncs automatically.

If you sign in to the Fitbit app with your Fitbit login, complete the steps below on the primary phone or tablet that your child will use with their tracker.

  1. With the tracker nearby, open the Fitbit app, and log in to your account.
  2. On the Today tab , tap your profile picture. Tap My Family.
  3. Tap + Create Child Account
  4. .When prompted, enter your Fitbit password. Follow the on-screen instructions to review the privacy notice.
  5. Enter your child's information for their account, and tap Nextthen Finish. Note: You're prompted to enter information such as your child's height to help calculate their activity.
  6. Confirm you want to connect the tracker to this device. Kid view appears.
  7. Tap Set up.
  8. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to set up your child's tracker.

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