Fitbit is a Google product, used as a fitness tracking device. The Fitbit Charge 5 was launched by the company on August 25, 2021. Even, though Google tried so hard to make it a perfect product, but users do face issues from time to time. One particular feature of Fitbit Charge 5 is sleep tracking & heart rate tracking, where users are facing several issues. In this article, we will try to resolve the problem of Fitbit Charge 5 not tracking sleep and heart rate issue.
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Fix: Fitbit Charge 5 Not Tracking Sleep and Heart Rate
Before sleeping makes sure that you’re wearing your Fitbit perfectly and it is not loose so that it can track your sleep. If the Fitbit is not tracking your sleep, try to turn it off and then again turn it on, or if it is not automatically tracking your sleep simply increase or decrease sensitivity or start or stop the tracker manually using their app.
The problem with heart rate can be hardware level. You should clean the heart rate sensor on your Fitbit Charge 5. If it still doesn’t work, then make sure to book an appointment with Fitbit customer service.
Method 1: Restart your Fitbit Charge 5
Almost half of the problems in any electron can be solved just by restarting the device. So, similarly just restart your device. Follow the steps to restart your Fitbit Charge 5:
- Connect the charging cord to your computer or a device that is plugged into a wall outlet.
- Directly insert the cable’s opposite end into the Fitbit. Make sure it is charging to confirm that it is safely attached.
- For 10 to 12 seconds, keep pressing the Fitbit’s side button.
- Your Fitbit may display a start-up screen, a smiley face icon, or a battery icon depending on the model. You can let go of the button and unplug your Fitbit once you notice this.
Method 2: Configure Fitbit’s Sleep Sensitivity Mode
Fitbit comes with 2 modes that are ‘Normal’ and ‘Sensitive’. If you’re a person who goes to sleep and doesn’t move a lot then you can go with sensitive mode. But if you’re a person who moves a lot while sleeping then your tracker might think you’re still awake as you’re moving. So, you should use the normal mode.
Completely disagree d all of these actions and still my new Charge 5 is not tracking sleep.
Do you think a hammer will help?! 🤨🤨