Fitbit: Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband

Fitbit: Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband: Looking for an Activity Tracker? Then the Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband   could be the tracker you need to get you m...

Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband

Looking for an Activity Tracker?

Then the Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband  could be the tracker you need to get you motivated, out and about and more active. 

So what does the Fitbit Flex do?
The Fitbit flex is the most popular activity tracking device that Fitbit do. 

• It tracks your activity throughout the day like your steps, distance, how many calories you've burned.
• It can monitor your sleep. At night, it tracks your sleep cycle, helps you learn how to sleep better, and wakes you silently in the morning  (and not your partner) with a wake up alarm.  It  tracks it in intervals over a week, month and year
• For your comfort the wristband comes in small or large.  
• You can wear it all day, even in the shower
• it has LED lights which show you how your day is stacking up against your goal.
• You can share information or compete with friends
• You can access your stats anytime on your computer, tablet, or from smart phones – both iPhone and Android.  It  can also be linked to certain fitness sites that work in partnership with the Fitbit Flex - MyFitnessPal, sparkpeople, and fitbit.com
• It will log food, weight, and more on Fitbit’s website or apps
• It is available in two stylish colours black and slate but additional accessory bands in different colours are also available.
• Comes with a rechargeable battery

The Flex wristband is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sports watches. It does not contain latex. The clasp is made of surgical-grade stainless steel and contains traces of nickel. However, as with any type of jewelry, some people may experience allergies in which should stop using it straight away.

So what are people saying about it?

" I adore my Fitbit. I wear it daily, clipping it to my waistband the second I get out of bed. I check my step stats dozens of times throughout the day. ". Nicole  (Sparkpeople)

"It is inspiring to see how far you have gone with the fitbit. I have synced mine with my iphone so at anytime I can see how many steps I have taken".  (kcITY) FITBIT 

 "just got a fitbit flex this week and am loving it. I am finding that it really motivates me and causes me to keep better track of what I am eating, and calories and such! I feel less tired because of the tracking and such. I definitely get more steps in during the day because I am so motivated by the fitbit flex. I love it, and would definitely recommend it!!!"  (TRAVMINDY)

Sleep Tracker feature
 However despite its popularity it does come with it's fair share of problems. Some have said that the biggest problem with the FitBit is the  sleep tracking feature in  that it did not work the way they expected it to.  Because it detects motion this can be problematic if you do not sleep well.  Some have said in 'Normal' mode it gives almost no information but in 'Sensitive' mode it makes assumptions that you are wake if you move a lot. Whilst some on the other hand have found the FitBit's sleep tracking  easy to use,  the wrist strap, however, could be awkward for someone who doesn't sleep well.

Syncing with your PC or mobile device
One of the good things about using the Fitbit Flex  is that it syncs your info to select Bluetooth 4.0 devices. Instead of having to manually remove the device and plug it into your 
phone to sync, the FitBit will periodically wake up and connect to your phone, keeping your stats up to date.

The only problem at the moment is that  wireless syncing to mobile still only works with a very limited number of devices. To check whether your mobile is compatible you can check on fitbit.com  as some have experienced difficulties syncing with some Android devices.  It is however, also compatible with  iOS devices like iPhones and iPads, PC's and Macs.

 With Google announcing Bluetooth Smart support as part of the OS, this should in theory give Bluetooth 4.0 syncing support to a much wider range of devices. 

Battery Life
The trackers battery can last up to 5 days once fully charged even though some have complained about difficulties they have had with charging it.  To charge you have to remove the tracker from the band and place it in the charger until all the 5  lights are solid.  However if you are having trouble charging the phone try cleaning it with a damp cloth.  The Fitbit website is very useful in resolving problems and a good point of reference is you get stuck.


Syncing with Fitness Websites
Another beneficial feature of the Fitbit Flex is its ability to sync to various fitness websites:

www.sparkpeople.com

www.fitbit.com

www.myfitnesspal.com

www.loseit.com
   
www.mapmyfitness.com,




Good Customer Service
If however you encounter problems with your FitBit Flex then FitBit customer services is reported to be very good.  Also i the fitbit.com website is very good if you are new to fitbit and you need a few questions answering but if that fails try calling them or emailing them.

"When I was having issues with mine last month they did replace it but everything had to be done through e-mail. As a matter of fact, there was a statement on their website that said they do not provide telephone support. Either way, I have to say that FitBit's customer service is top notch" (SlimKim)

"My Fitbit died yesterday :( As an avid user, I feel naked without it. I called customer service and they are absolutely fantastic, they actually are sending one as we speak and they made it an absolutely wonderful experience!"  (Buffalo)

I am seriously going consider buying a fitbit tracker once i've looked at the the range of other trackers fitbit has to offer especially like how they can sync with other  fitness programes.

Where to go to buy the FitBit Flex and other products in the FitBit range?

Amazon.com 

Amazon.co.uk 

fitbit.com 

eBay

Fitbit Accessories

Replacement Wristband Bracelet Pack (Large/Small) with Clasps for Fitbit Flex Activity and Sleep Tracker

 Fitbit Flex Band Wireless Activity Bracelet Charge

Fitbit Wireless Sync Dongle

Fitbit Carry Cases