Fitbit Charge 5 recently got the “Find Phone” feature with the latest Software Update Ver: 57.200001.171.50. This feature was already available on the Versa and Sense Sense watches.
It was a long-awaited request by the Fitbit users in Fitbit Community under “Feature Suggestions. Finally, Fitbit heard and delivered it to the Charge 5 users. Even affordable fitness trackers such as the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 and 6 have this feature, but it was not available on even more expensive trackers such as the Fitbit Charge 5.
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The Fitbit Charge 5 Find Phone future allows you to immediately track your lost phone with a few taps on the screen. When activated, the paired smartphone will start to ring, even in silent mode.
How to Set up Find Phone on Fitbit Charge 5?
To get this feature on your Fitbit Charge 5, you need to update your device to the latest OS.
If this software update is available in your country, you can get notifications on the Fitbit Smartphone App.
Now let us check how to update the software and enable the Find Phone feature on Fitbit Charge 5. Before you start, please ensure that your Fitbit is connected to the internet and the paired smartphone is nearby. Also, make sure that your Fitbit Charge 5 has at least 50% of the battery.
1. Open the Fitbit App on your paired smartphone.
2. Tap on the ‘Update Tracker’ just below the software update notification
3. Accept the terms and conditions by tapping on the ‘I Accept button.
4. Choose your Fitbit Charge 5 from the list of devices (If you have multiple Fitbit devices paired)
The software will start downloading to your Fitbit Charge 5. Depending on your internet speed, the software update process may take some time. Once the update is completed, the Find Phone icon will automatically add to your Charge 5.
That’s it! You have successfully set up the Find Phone feature on your Fitbit Charge 5. Now, if you misplace your phone, you can easily locate it by tapping on the “Find Phone” icon in the Quick Settings menu of your Fitbit Charge 5. You can access the “Find Phone” icon in Quick Settings by swiping down from the home screen.
If you do not see a software update notification on your Fitbit App, you can check the software version on your Fitbit device.
Settings=>Device Info=>System Info=>Version
Try these troubleshooting tips if you face any issues while updating your Fitbit.
- Charge your Fitbit Charge 5 to at least 50%.
- Ensure that your Fitbit is connected to the internet.
- Restart your Fitbit Charge 5.
- Most importantly, ensure that your paired smartphone is nearby and has enough charge.
- Update the Fitbit App on your smartphone if a software update is available.
1. Does all Fitbit have the Find Phone feature?
No. All Fitbits do not have the Find Phone feature. Currently, only some of the Fitbit Smartwatches, such as the Versa Series and Sense, have this feature. The recently launched Fitbit Charge 5 has this feature as it runs on the latest Fitbit OS.
2. How to use Find Phone on Fitbit?
Once you enable or set up the Find Phone feature on your Fitbit, you can easily locate your paired smartphone by tapping on the “Find Phone” icon in the Quick Settings menu. You can access the Quick Settings menu by swiping down from the
3. What is the extent of Fitbit’s Find Phone capability?
The Fitbit and the paired phone must be within 10 meters to activate the Find Phone feature successfully. If the devices are not within this range, your Fitbit will vibrate and show the message, “device is not in range.”
4. How do I turn off the Find Phone alarm on my smartphone?
You can easily disable the ringing alarm on your smartphone by tapping on the “Cancel” button.
I hope this Fitbit Charge 5 Find Phone Step-by-Step guide was helpful. If you have any doubts or queries about this, let us know in the comment section below.
Saneesh VS is a tech and fitness enthusiast. He has been reviewing smartwatches and fitness trackers for the past few years and is passionate about it. He writes about the latest news in the industry, helpful tips, and buying guides. You can find him working out or spending time with his family when he’s not writing or reviewing gadgets.