Fitbit Zip aria User manual

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Setting Up Your Fitbit
Aria(#AriaProductManual-
SettingUpYourFitbitAria)
Using a Wi-Fi Enabled
Computer(#AriaProductManual-
UsingaWi-FiEnabledComputer)
Using a Smartphone or Wi-Fi
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Using your Fitbit Aria
Scale(#AriaProductManual-
UsingyourFitbitAriaScale
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The iPhone
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Using the
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Support and
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Getting Started
Box Contents
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our Fitbit Aria Scale will contain:
The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale
4 AA batteries, already installed
The Aria Quick Start Guide
Setting Up Your Fitbit Aria
Using a Wi-Fi Enabled Computer
Before you begin setup, you should be close to your router and have both your network information
(including password) and scale nearby.
Go to www.fitbit.com/start(http://www.fitbit.com/start) and follow the link for the Aria scale
setup. Then download the latest Aria installer software for your OS (Operating System).
1.
Open the file and follow on-screen instructions.
You may be prompted to allow the Fitbit client software to make changes to your computer.
Click "Yes" to proceed.
If using Windows, the file will be in .zip format. After opening the .zip file, open the file titled
"Fitbit Wi-Fi Scale Setup."
2.
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On the first Account Setup screen, you'll have the option to create a new Fitbit.com account or to
sign in to your existing one. If you already have a Fitbit.com account, you should link your Aria scale
to it to keep all of your Fitbit information in one place.
If you are an existing member and using a Mac computer, the fields may automatically be
populated using Apple Inc.’s keychain, or password management system.
3.
You'll then be asked for information about your body. This helps the scale and the Fitbit site be
more personalized. We don't share this information with anyone.
4.
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Select a name for your scale and enter the initials you want the scale to display when it recognizes
you.
5.
Connect to your Wi-Fi network. The setup software may detect your current network. If the software
does not detect your Wi-Fi network, it will show all visible networks in range. Select your network
from the given list. If your network is password-protected, enter your password in the box to the
right. If your network is hidden, select "Add a network."
The password may automatically be supplied by Apple Inc.’s keychain.
6.
Place your scale into setup mode by pulling on the small tab located on the bottom of your scale by
the battery compartment. The scale's display will read "SETUP ACTIVE." If you already pulled the
tab and the screen does not show "SETUP ACTIVE," remove one battery, wait ten seconds,
replace the battery and close the battery compartment.
7.
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The setup software should then connect to the scale's Wi-Fi network and send your network
information to the scale. The setup software will show progress while it connects to the scale and
connects to Fitbit.com to link to your account.
8.
The setup process is complete! If you encountered any errors, please see our FAQs on setup for more
information.
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Using a Smartphone or Wi-Fi Enabled Tablet
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ou can use your smartphone or tablet with an active Wi-Fi network to set up your sc
a
le. This method is
recommended for people who are unable to use the downloadable setup client.
Go to www.fitbit.com/scale/setup/start(http://www.fitbit.com/scale/setup/start) on your
mobile device.
1.
Sign in, or sign up for a new account.2.
Personalize the scale info by giving your scale a name and setting the initials that will display on the
scale when it recognizes you.
3.
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Place your scale into setup mode by pulling on the small tab located on the bottom of your scale by
the battery compartment. The scale's display will read "SETUP ACTIVE." If you already pulled the
tab and the screen does not show "SETUP ACTIVE," remove one battery, wait ten seconds,
replace the battery and close the battery compartment.
4.
Switch to the scale's Wi-Fi network (e.g. "Aria – XXXXXX", with the "X"s representing a set of
numbers that match a number in the scale's battery compartment). You will need to leave the
browser window and go to your smartphone's Wi-Fi settings.
5.
Return to the browser. You should see the list of detected networks. If you do not, refresh the
browser.
6.
Select the network that you wish to have the scale connect to. If applicable, enter the network
password.
7.
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You will then be prompted to switch back to your regular Wi-Fi network.8.
Once you switch to your regular Wi-Fi network and return to the browser, you should see an update
from Fitbit that the scale was linked. If not, refresh the browser.
9.
Switching Networks on an Android Device
Go to the Android Home screen, using the "home" key on your device.1.
(Press the "Menu" key) > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
2.
Enable Wi-Fi, if not already enabled, to scan for available networks. Once Wi-Fi is enabled, press
the "Menu" key > Scan. All in range networks will then be listed.
3.
Select the scale's network. (e.g. "Aria-XXXXXX", with the "X"s representing a set of numbers that4.
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match a number in the scale's battery compartment.)
If Aria remains unlisted, verify that the scale displays "SETUP ACTIVE". If not, remove a battery for
ten seconds and restart the setup process.
5.
If prompted, enter the wireless password.6.
If successfully connected to the network, the Wi-Fi indicator will appear in the status bar.7.
Switching Networks on an iPhone
Go to the iPhone Home screen, using the "home" button on your device.
Note: Switching to another web page may result in needing to restart the setup process.
1.
Click Settings icon > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi settings.
2.
Enable Wi-Fi, if not already enabled, to scan for available networks.3.
Once Wi-Fi is enabled, select the scale's network. (e.g. "Aria-XXXXXX", with the "X"s representing
a set of numbers that match a number in the scale's battery compartment.)
4.
If Aria remains unlisted, verify that the scale displays "SETUP ACTIVE". If not, remove a battery for
ten seconds and restart the setup process.
5.
If prompted, enter the wireless password then select "Join". If successfully connected to the
network, the Wi-Fi indicator will appear in the status bar.
6.
Return to the browser. You should see the list of detected networks. If you do not, refresh the
browser.
7.
Select the network that you wish to have the scale connect to.8.
Using your Fitbit Aria Scale
How it Works
The Aria will measure your weight and % body fat. Your BMI is calculated and viewable on your
Fitbit.com account and in the mobile apps.
Weight data is uploaded through your chosen network to your account on Fitbit.com.
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For greatest accuracy, the scale should be kept on a hard, flat surface. Use of Aria on carpet is not
recommended and may result in inaccurate measurements.
To properly measure % body fat, you must be barefoot and balanced evenly between both sides of
the scale. Stand with both feet pointed forward, not diagonally across the scale.
Batteries
The Fitbit Aria uses 4 AA batteries. A scale taking four measurements a day should last
approximately six months.
The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the Aria.
When the batteries are low, you will be notified on your Fitbit.com Dashboard, on your Device
Settings page, and by a low battery indicator on the scale's display.
When the batteries are dead, just replace them with new AA batteries. Low powered batteries may
reduce the functionality of the scale.
Display
Icons
Progress bar: indicates progress of the scale in capturing weight and body composition.1.
Sync: displays when the scale is connecting to the Fitbit server to sync your weight information.2.
Wi-Fi Active: signals a connection with the Wi-Fi network.a.
Wi-Fi error: signals a failed connection with the Wi-Fi network. If you see this icon please check
your Wi-Fi's connection.
b.
NOTE: Your scale's internal memory will hold the last sixteen measurements, until the scale
properly syncs.
3.
Battery low: shown when battery level is 26% or less. The scale will still work but it will not be able
to update firmware until new batteries are placed.
4.
Stepping on the Aria will show the following on the scale's display:
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Weight
The weight units can be changed to display in pounds, kilograms or stone by going to your
device settings at http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale(http://www.fitbit.com
/settings/device/scale) .
To accurately track weight changes over time, try to weigh yourself at the same time each day. It
is normal for your weight to fluctuate throughout the day.
% Body Fat
This reading will only be displayed after you connect your Fitbit.com account with the scale. If
you weigh yourself before linking Aria to your Fitbit account, it will show weight but not have
the required user information (height, age, gender) to give an accurate body fat reading.
A person must be barefoot to get a % body fat reading. Otherwise, the scale will display ?%,
indicating that the scale is unable to take a users body fat measurement.
User's Initials
If the user has paired their Fitbit.com account to the scale, their initials should show after a
measurement has been taken.
If the user has not paired their Fitbit.com account to the scale, or they are not recognized, then
the word "GUEST" will be displayed after the weight measurement.
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Notification Messages:
SENSING: Message indicates that Aria is gathering your weight information. Generally appears
after a period of the scale being unused or when the batteries have been replaced.
THINKING: The data gained while on the scale is being used to calculate weight and % body fat.
This stage compensates for changes in the components of the scale, to provide the most accurate
weight measurements.
UPDATING: Indicates that the scale is receiving the most recent firmware. Firmware updates
provide the latest features and improvements.
STEP ON: Aria has not had a sufficient amount of time to accurately calculate your weight, step
back onto the scale and proceed weighing yourself normally.
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STEP OFF: Aria has successfully gathered the necessary data to provide an accurate weight
measurement. Please step off of the scale and wait for your measurement readout.
Confirmation: The check-mark confirms that the last weight measured was successfully uploaded
to the Fitbit server.
Syncing Your Measurements
The time of your most recent sync from your scale will show on your Fitbit Dashboard and on your
Device Settings page.
Assuming a working Wi-Fi network, every measurement should upload to your Fitbit account, and
is visible in your weight graphs and on the Device Settings page.
Weight and % body fat from your most recent measurement will show in the "Body" area of the
Dashboard and in the Track Weight section.
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Adding People to the Scale
How to add someone
Eight different accounts can be linked to an Aria at one time.
Anyone who is linked to the scale can invite others to join from the Fitbit.com Device Settings page:
http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale(http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale)
or within the iOS mobile app.
Those invited will be sent an email inviting them to the scale. Upon accepting the invite, they'll have
the option to either create a new account, or sign in with their existing Fitbit.com account.
Once a user accepts an invitation and links their account to the scale, the scale will be able to upload
their measurements to their Fitbit.com account.
Even with multiple people using the scale, all assigned measurements will be private unless the user
has changed their privacy settings to make them visible to friends or the public. If you're not sure
what your privacy settings are, you can see them by going to http://www.fitbit.com
/user/profile/privacy(http://www.fitbit.com/user/profile/privacy) .
All people who share a scale become Fitbit friends to one another, so if your weight is shared with
friends, other people using the scale will be able to see your weight.
There is no "manager" or "owner" of the scale, if multiple accounts are linked. Accounts have equal
ability to remove users and assign guest weights.
A
ssigning a Measurement
If two people linked to a scale are close in weight (+/- 8 lbs), the Aria will prompt you to select which
person is being weighed. In the event the scale incorrectly recognizes a person, scale users have the
option of reassigning the "Guest" weight to the correct person.
When an individual stands on the scale that is in a similar weight range as an existing user, the scale
will display "Tap to Select User", then "Step Off". You should then step off the scale and watch the
screen for your initials. If someone else's initials appear first, tap the scale to switch users. When
you see your initials appear, wait until the progress bar disappears. The weight measurement will be
assigned to you.
When the scale does not recognize the user, it will display "GUEST" and show no body fat reading.
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To assign an uploaded measurement to the correct person, go to your Device Settings page
(http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale(http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device
/scale) ), and on the measurements tab find the weight. You can see whom the measurement is
assigned to and reassign the measurement to another account, or to "Guest". When there are
unassigned Guest weights, there will be an alert on your Dashboard. Anyone with an account
connected to the scale will be able to assign a Guest weight to themselves.
Removing Users
Anyone who is linked to the scale can remove users from their scale via the Device Settings page:
http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale(http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale)
.
To remove someone, locate the person on the "People" tab, hover over their name, and click the "X"
to the right of their name.
Someone who is removed can be easily added back by sending another invite email.
The iPhone App
Home Screen
The home screen reflects your day to day stats for weight and body fat. If you also have an Ultra Tracker
it shows your steps, floors and calories burned from the Tracker. The Food Plan is also visible here,
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giving you a visual indicator of your calorie balance for the day.
Activity
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ou can track and log exercise and other activities here. Click the "+" sign and search for the activity you
want to log, or view previously logged activities.
Food
Logging food can be helpful for people who are closely managing their weight. You can search for
common foods and add them to meals throughout the day. Click the + sign and search for the food you
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want to log, or view previously logged foods.
Water
The water area lets your track how much water you consume daily, and will also be shown on the app's
home screen.
Weight
The weight area shows your daily weight and body fat stats from the Aria scale and also shows a graph
of your weight, body fat and BMI over time. To see the graphs either tap the thumbnail of the graph
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(when looking at Weight in portrait mode) or rotate the phone to landscape (horizontal). You can view
your weight history from the last three months.
Settings
The settings area is where you can manage your scale settings and measurements, and add other people
to your scale. The gear icon in the upper left of the home screen will open Settings.
Settings > Scale Settings
Using the Website
The Dashboard
The Dashboard is where you find all of your synced and logged Fitbit data. There are two interactive
tiles that allow you to view and manage your information.
Tile 1
Food Plan
A Food Plan can be set up to help you achieve and maintain a weight goal.
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Your Food Plan is based on the calorie deficit needed to reach your weight goal.
If you log activity or have a Fitbit Tracker synced to your account, the calorie estimate of what you
can eat and what your calorie deficit will be will dynamically increase based on the calories you burn
through activity.
Your calories burned number includes your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), which are the calories you
burn while at rest each day. BMR is individually based on a user's profile data.
As long as you are within 50 calories of your daily calorie estimate when you log your last meal of
the day, you will have met your Plan's recommendations.
A proper diet and exercise is recommended for any weight loss plan. A Food Plan is based on your
calorie burn and food intake alone and does not take into account any of your personal factors, such
as health. Please consult a doctor before making any changes to your diet or exercise habits.
Plan Summary
You can view your weight goal and current Food Plan information from here.
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Tile 2
Body
Y
ou can view your weight, body fat and BMI in various time frames: day, week, month, year, or choose a
custom date range.
Day:
Consists of three sections: Body, BMI, and Plan Summary. The sections are viewable by clicking
the arrows on either side of the tile.
Displays the weight and BMI of your last measurement compared to your goal, if you have one
set.
Your BMI is displayed in relation to a standard scale of health for BMI
You can update and view your weight goal from here.
Week, Month, Year and Custom:
These views will show your long term progress for weight, lean mass vs body fat and BMI.
If you have a weight or body fat goal, the graphs will show your progress in relation to the goal.
BMI
Displays current weight in relation to standard scale of health for BMI.
Setting Goals
Weight and body fat goals are important tools in helping you stay motivated. These goals can be set
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from the "Body" area on the Dashboard. There are arrows in the Body area that carousel through your
weight related information: Weight, BMI, Body Fat and Goals.
A weight goal and body fat goal can be set in the third panel of the Body area.
If you aren't sure what a healthy goal might be, you can view our guidelines for what might be
considered a healthy weight or body fat composition.
Once you set weight and body fat goals they will appear in your graphs.
The weight goal and a progress indicator are also accessible in the upper right of the Dashboard.
Tracking Weight, Food, Activity
Track My Food
To find a food, enter the name in the search box. You can also add a brand name to narrow down
the list, if there's a brand.
If you don't see a matching result, there is a link to Add New Food in the suggested results list. Click
that to add a food.
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