Herbie Murray
If you want to track your sleep using your Fitbit Blaze, you'll need to download the Fitbit app and create an account. To accurately track your sleep, wear your device during sleep and ensure it is positioned higher on your wrist, about 2-3 finger widths above the wrist bone. The band should be snug but not too tight. Wrist-based Fitbit devices automatically detect your sleep when you wear your device to bed. You can also collect snore and noise data, but your sleep must be at least 3 hours long to receive a Snore & Noise Report.
How to activate sleep tracking on Fitbit Blaze
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Fitbit app | Open the Fitbit app on your iPhone or other smartphone |
| Fitbit account | Create an account using your email address and a password |
| Personal information | Input your personal information, including height, gender, and weight |
| Pairing | Pair your Fitbit with your phone by enabling Bluetooth |
| Wrist position | Wear your Fitbit higher on your wrist, 2-3 finger widths above the wrist bone |
| Fitbit band | Ensure the band is snug but not too tight |
| Sleep duration | The device automatically detects sleep when it hasn't moved for about an hour |
| Sleep tracking | Tracks time spent awake, restless, and asleep |
| Heart rate tracking | Fitbit devices that track heart rate (except Charge HR and Surge) also track sleep stages |
| Snore and noise detection | The microphone on Fitbit Sense or Versa 3 tracks noise and snoring during sleep |
| Sleep report | Summarizes nightly results, including snore and noise data, in a report when you wake up |
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What You'll Learn
Wear your Fitbit to bed
To activate sleep tracking on your Fitbit Blaze, you must wear your device to bed. Fitbit devices automatically detect your sleep when worn to bed, but it is recommended that you wear your device in a snug wristband during sleep. Do not wear your device in a clip or pendant accessory. To accurately track your sleep, make sure your device is positioned higher on your wrist, about 2-3 finger widths above the wrist bone. The band should feel secure but not too tight.
When your body is completely at rest and you haven't moved for about an hour, your device records that you're asleep. If your device doesn't track heart rate, you can still check your sleep pattern in the Fitbit app. Your sleep pattern includes your time spent awake, restless, and asleep. If your device detects excessive movement, enough that restful sleep won't be possible, your device records time spent awake. Fitbit devices that track heart rate (except Charge HR and Surge) also track sleep stages.
To check your sleep stats, open the Fitbit app and tap the Sleep duration tile from the Today tab. Tap Sleeping heart rate to find stats for your most recent sleep session. To check sleep stats for other days, choose the desired week, month, or year using the tabs. Tap on a specific sleep session to check your sleeping heart rate for that period. Touch and hold the chart, then drag left or right to explore your sleep details.
Additionally, if you wear your Fitbit device during sleep, you can collect snore and noise data. Your sleep must be at least 3 hours long to receive a Snore & Noise Report. This feature uses the microphone to register noise level and snores, but it doesn't save any audio recordings. The snore and noise detection feature allows your device to track the overall noise level of your surroundings and check for snoring throughout the night. When you wake up, your nightly results are summarised in a report.
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Positioning on your wrist
To activate sleep tracking on your Fitbit Blaze and collect snore and noise data, you must wear your device during sleep. Your sleep must be at least 3 hours long to receive a Snore & Noise Report. The microphone on your Fitbit is only used to register noise level and snores, and no audio recordings are saved.
To accurately track your sleep, it is important to pay attention to how you position your Fitbit on your wrist. Firstly, ensure that your Fitbit is positioned higher on your wrist, approximately 2-3 finger widths above the wrist bone. This is important for the device to accurately detect your sleep when you wear it to bed. The band should feel snug and secure but not too tight. This ensures that the device can accurately detect when your body is completely at rest and you haven't moved for about an hour, indicating that you are asleep.
If you wear your Fitbit too low on your wrist, it may not accurately detect your sleep. This is because the Fitbit's sensors need to be in close contact with your skin to detect your body's movements and heart rate (for devices that track heart rate). Additionally, wearing your Fitbit too low on your wrist may impact the comfort and feel of the device. It may feel too tight or constricting if it is positioned too close to the wrist bone.
Therefore, it is recommended to position your Fitbit Blaze 2-3 finger widths above the wrist bone, snugly securing the device. This ensures that the device can accurately track your sleep and is comfortable to wear during sleep. A secure but comfortable fit is important so that you can wear your Fitbit throughout your sleep without feeling restricted or uncomfortable.
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Check sleep stats in the app
To check your sleep stats in the Fitbit app, first, download and open the app on your phone. From the Today tab, tap the Sleep duration tile. Here, you can tap Sleeping heart rate to find stats for your most recent sleep session. This includes your time spent awake, restless, and asleep.
To check your sleep stats for other days, you can choose the desired week, month, or year using the tabs. Tap on a specific sleep session to check your sleeping heart rate for that period. To get more details, touch and hold the chart, then drag left or right. Your time asleep is calculated by subtracting your time spent awake and restless from your overall tracked sleep time. For example, if you slept 8 hours but woke up twice for 15 minutes each, your time asleep would be 7 hours and 30 minutes.
You can also receive a Snore & Noise Report by wearing your Fitbit device during sleep. Your sleep must be at least 3 hours long to receive this report, which summarizes the noise level of your surroundings and checks for snoring throughout the night. This feature is available on the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3.
Note that these sleep features aren't intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition and shouldn't be used for medical purposes. Consult your healthcare professional for any health-related questions or concerns.
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Pairing with your iPhone
To activate sleep tracking on your Fitbit Blaze, you must first pair it with your iPhone. Here is a step-by-step guide to pairing your Fitbit Blaze with your iPhone:
Step 1: Download the Fitbit App
Begin by downloading the Fitbit app from the App Store on your iPhone. This app will allow you to sync your Fitbit Blaze with your phone and access your sleep tracking data.
Step 2: Create a Fitbit Account
Open the Fitbit app and create a new account if you don't already have one. You will need to provide some basic information, such as your name, email address, and a password.
Step 3: Connect Your Fitbit Blaze
Once you have created an account, it's time to connect your Fitbit Blaze to the app. Make sure your Fitbit is charged and turned on. In the app, look for an option to "Set Up a New Device" or "Add a New Device." Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Fitbit Blaze to your iPhone. This may involve selecting the specific model of your Fitbit (in this case, Fitbit Blaze) and ensuring Bluetooth is turned on for pairing.
Step 4: Grant Necessary Permissions
During the pairing process, your Fitbit Blaze may request certain permissions from your iPhone. For example, it may ask for access to your health data, which is necessary for sleep tracking. It is important to grant these permissions to ensure the proper functioning of the sleep tracking feature.
Step 5: Wear Your Fitbit Blaze to Bed
After successfully pairing your Fitbit Blaze with your iPhone, you are now ready to start tracking your sleep. Each night before bed, wear your Fitbit snugly on your wrist. It is important to wear it snugly so that it can accurately track your heart rate and movement during sleep.
Troubleshooting:
If you encounter any issues with pairing your Fitbit Blaze to your iPhone, try the following:
- Ensure that both your Fitbit Blaze and iPhone are charged and turned on.
- Check that your iPhone's Bluetooth is enabled, as this is necessary for the initial pairing.
- Confirm that your Fitbit app is up to date by checking for updates in the App Store.
- If issues persist, try restarting both your Fitbit Blaze and your iPhone, then attempt the pairing process again. You can restart your Fitbit Blaze by pressing and holding the buttons on the back and bottom of the device until you see the Fitbit logo.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully pair your Fitbit Blaze with your iPhone and activate sleep tracking. Remember to wear your Fitbit snugly on your non-dominant wrist each night to accurately track your sleep patterns and gain insights into your sleep behavior.
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Editing a sleep session's start or end time
To edit a sleep session's start or end time on the Fitbit app, go to the Sleep Duration tile on the Today tab. Then, at the top right, tap the menu icon "Edit Sleep". Choose the sleep session you want to edit and tap "Edit". Tap the log you want to edit, then tap the menu icon and choose "Edit Sleep Log".
For devices that track sleep stages, be aware that extending sleep time may create gaps in the sleep stage data. If you continue to have issues editing your data on the app, you can edit the sleep log via the website dashboard.
Note that for devices that record sleep patterns instead of sleep stages, you can set your device to track sleep in a normal or sensitive mode. Normal mode records significant movements like rolling over as time spent awake, while sensitive mode records nearly all movements as time spent restless or awake.
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Frequently asked questions
First, ensure you have downloaded the Fitbit app on your phone. Then, wear your Fitbit Blaze to bed. The device will automatically detect your sleep when your body is completely at rest and you haven't moved for about an hour.
Wear your Fitbit Blaze in a snug wristband during sleep. Position the device higher on your wrist, about 2-3 finger widths above the wrist bone. The band should feel secure but not too tight.
Open the Fitbit app and go to the 'Today' tab. Tap the 'Sleep duration' tile and then 'Sleeping heart rate' to find stats for your most recent sleep session.
Your sleep must be at least 3 hours long to receive a Snore & Noise Report.
