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Getting
Started

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GettingStarted)

Setting Up Your Fitbit
Aria

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SettingUpYourFitbitAria)

Using a Wi-Fi Enabled
Computer

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UsingaWi-FiEnabledComputer)

Using a Smartphone or Wi-Fi
Enabled
Tablet

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UsingaSmartphoneorWi-
FiEnabledTablet)

Using your Fitbit Aria
Scale

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UsingyourFitbitAriaScale)

The iPhone
App

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TheiPhoneApp)

Using the
Website

(#AriaProductManu

UsingtheWebsite)

Support and
Troubleshooting

(#AriaProd

SupportandTroubleshooting)

Getting Started

Box Contents

Your 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.

Box Contents

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Fitbit Aria Product Manual

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Page 1: ...stalled 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 Syst...

Page 2: ... 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 Fitbit Aria Product Manual http www fitbit com manual aria section AriaP...

Page 3: ...e 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 te...

Page 4: ... 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 Fitbit Aria Product Manual http www fitbit com manual aria section AriaProductManual GettingSt 4 of 26 3 20 2013 2 35 PM ...

Page 5: ...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 Fitbit Aria Product Manual http www fitbit com manual aria section AriaProductManual GettingSt 5 of 26 3 20 201...

Page 6: ...ale 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 that 4 Fitbit Aria Product Manual http...

Page 8: ...ing 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 shoul...

Page 9: ...ith 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 n...

Page 10: ...tbit 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...

Page 11: ...ates 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 Fitbit Aria Prod...

Page 12: ... 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 Fit...

Page 13: ...ople 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 Assigning a Measurement If two people linked to a scale are close in weight 8 lbs the Aria will...

Page 14: ... 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...

Page 15: ...y 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 Fitbit Aria Product Manual http www fitbit com manual aria section AriaProductManual GettingSt 15 of 26 3 20 2013 2 35 PM ...

Page 16: ...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 Fitbit Aria Product Manual http www fitbit com manual aria section AriaProductManual GettingSt 16 of 26 3 20 2013 2 35 PM ...

Page 17: ...n 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 Fitbit Aria Product Manual http www fit...

Page 18: ...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 bef...

Page 19: ...ard 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 ...

Page 20: ...n 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 Foo...

Page 21: ...or adjusting food size and deleting the item On the right side of your food log screen you will find any foods you marked as a favorite your meals most logged foods and recent logged foods These lists make it easier to log your common foods To create a meal On the Favorites section click the Meals tab Click the Create a meal link Enter a meal name and click Save The Meal Content page will open all...

Page 22: ...Ultra the information from any logged activity will overwrite anything your Tracker measured for that time frame Manually logging an activity will not double count any information picked up during that time You can create a custom activity by entering the activity name in the search box and clicking Create Custom Activity With the custom activity you can manually enter the calories burned as displ...

Page 23: ...pressure using measurements from a third party device Multiple measurements can be entered throughout the day The average of all your measurements for the day will be displayed on the graph Individual measurements can be deleted from the Daily Measurements area by putting your mouse over the logged value and clicking the X that appears to the left Track My Glucose By default you can enter Morning ...

Page 24: ... growing food database You should also check out our FAQ which is regularly updated at http www fitbit com faq http help fitbit com We can be reached directly via email Please contact support http help fitbit com customer portal emails new We try to answer all emails as quickly as possible typically within 24 hours hopefully much less The only exception is Sunday and major holidays when we have re...

Page 25: ...he scale occasionally needs to update its firmware Firmware updates provide new features and better functionality to the user The updates will happen automatically A firmware update will be indicated by the word Updating displaying after a weighing General Scale Information Weight Restrictions The weight limit for the Aria is 350 lbs or 159 kg Safety Information Use of this device by people with a...

Page 26: ...le with more muscle mass e g a bodybuilder have the option of choosing the lean setting from the Device Settings area http www fitbit com settings device scale http www fitbit com settings device scale The lean setting provides a more accurate body fat measurement for very muscular people and will only apply to the account that has the option selected United States Fitbit Aria Product Manual http ...

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