Do you own a Fitbit smartwatch or a Fitbit fitness tracker? Do you want to sync your Fitbit data to MyFitnessPal but don’t know how to connect them? Fret not! In this article, I will explain and provide a simple and concise step-by-step process following which you can easily sync your Fitbit with MyFitnessPal. Irrespective of which Fitbit model you have you will be able to link MyFitnessPal with Fitbit, be it Fitbit Versa 2, 3, 4, Charge 2, 3, 4, Sense, Blaze, Inspire, etc.
Quick Navigation
- Quick Takeaway
- Why Sync Fitbit To MFP?
- How To Sync Fitbit With MyFitnessPal?
- How To Know If Your Fitbit Is Synced To MyFitnessPal
- Conclusion
- FAQs
Quick Takeaway
You can sync Fitbit to MyFitnessPal by going to the MyFitnessPal app or website homepage. Open the MFP app and sign up or log in to your MFP account using the same email or Google account you have used for Fitbit. After logging in, you have to go to the apps section to find the Fitbit app. After that, select it and click on Connect. You’ll be redirected to the Fitbit website where you have to log in to your Fitbit account. Finally, click on the permission checkboxes you want MyFitnessPal to access then click on Allow.
Why Sync Fitbit To MFP?
MyFitnessPal is a highly accurate calorie and nutrition tracker with a vast food database. By syncing your Fitbit data with MyFitnessPal you won’t need to manually add all the activities and workouts separately. You will also get a complete and highly accurate overview of your calorie intake and activity goals on the MFP app.
How To Sync Fitbit With MyFitnessPal?
There are two methods to connect Fitbit to MyFitnessPal. To do so, you can either use the MyFitnessPal application for smartphones or you can also use the MyFitnessPal website. Both these methods are identical. Below I’ve explained the steps for both of these methods so you can easily do it.
Connect Fitbit To MyFitnessPal Using The Mobile Application
Firstly, to sync MyFitnessPal to Fitbit, you must install both applications onto your smartphone. In order to do so, for iOS devices you need to open the Apple App Store, and for Android devices, you need to visit the Google Play Store. From there you can easily install both of these applications.
Step 1: Open the MyFitnessPal app on your cell phone and proceed to sign up or log in. You will see three options for sign up/login. You can use your email, your Google account, or your Facebook account for this purpose
Important: Make sure to use the same email or Google account that you have used to sign up for Fitbit.
Step 2: After signing in, you need to open My Profile and then scroll down to click on CONNECT APPS AND DEVICES.
Step 3: You will find the Fitbit application under the Featured section, open it, and click on Connect.
Step 4: Next, you will be redirected to the Fitbit website where you have to log in to your Fitbit account. Next, you have to select the permissions you want MFP to access. Click on the checkboxes to select what data you would like to share, then click on Allow. And that’s it, now your Fitbit data will be synced to MyFitnessPal.
Link Fitbit With MyFitnessPal Using The Website
Step 1: You need to open the official MyFitnessPal website and proceed to the Login/Sign up page. Then you need to log in using the same email or Google account that you have used to sign up for Fitbit.
Step 2: After signing in, you will be on the homepage of your MyFitnessPal account. There you will have to click on the Apps option.
Step 3: Next, you will have to scroll down to find the Fitbit application. After that, click on the Fitbit icon to open it, and click on CONNECT.
Step 4: Now, you will be redirected to the Fitbit website Sign up/Log in page where you need to log into your Fitbit account.
Step 5: After signing in, you will see a window asking for some permissions. You can click on the checkboxes in front of the permissions you want to allow. If you want to allow all the permissions then you can just check on Allow All, and then click on Allow.
And that is it! Now, MyFitnessPal is connected to your Fitbit tracker and every time you sync your Fitbit smartwatch or tracker to your Fitbit mobile application, all your data will automatically be synced to MyFitnessPal as well.
How To Know If Your Fitbit Is Synced To MyFitnessPal?
To check if MyFitnessPal is synced to your Fitbit, first open the Apps and Devices section in the MyFitnessPal app. Proceed to click on the Fitbit icon to check the status of the connection. To check if your data is synced to MyFitnessPal or not you can compare the stats between the two.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, syncing MyFitnessPal to Fitbit is a straightforward and easy process. There are two ways to do it, one is by using the MyFitnessPal mobile application and the other is by using the MyFitnessPal website. Both of these methods are identical nevertheless I’ve mentioned the steps for both of these methods in a concise and explicit manner.
FAQs
Does MyFitnessPal Sync With Fitbit?
Yes, MyFitnessPal can easily sync with Fitbit.
Can You Sync Food From Fitbit To MyFitnessPal?
By connecting MyFitnessPal with Fitbit, all of your Fitbit data will be synchronized to MyFitnessPal.
Why Won't MyFitnessPal Show My Fitbit Steps?
Make sure that both your MyFitnessPal and Fitbit accounts are linked successfully for proper syncing of data.
How To Fix MyFitnessPal Not SyncingWith Fitbit?
If your Fitbit is not syncing with MFP app then you can try to disconnect and then reconnect Fitbit with MFP.
