Fitbit FB201A Users Manual

Aria User Manual

Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

To comply with RF exposure requirements all antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm from the
body of all persons.

Contents

General Information ........................................................................................................................... 4

The Product ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 4

General Information ...................................................................................................................... 4

Age/Weight Restrictions ............................................................................................................ 4

Safety Information ........................................................................................................................ 4

Pregnancy ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Environmental Conditions ......................................................................................................... 5

Lean mode ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Setting Up Your Fitbit Aria .......................................................................................................... 6

Using a Wi-Fi Enabled Computer ............................................................................................. 6

Setting Up Your Fitbit Aria on your Mobile Device ........................................................ 7

Using your Fitbit Aria Scale ............................................................................................................. 8

How it Works ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Batteries ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Display ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Weight ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Body Fat % ............................................................................................................................... 8

User’s Initials ........................................................................................................................... 9

Uploading/Syncing Your Measurements ............................................................................ 9

Inviting Others to use the Scale................................................................................................ 9

Removing Users ............................................................................................................................. 10

Assigning a Measurement to Someone Else on the Aria .......................................... 10

Reassigning a Measurement to “Guest” ............................................................................ 11

Using the Website ............................................................................................................................. 12

The Dashboard............................................................................................................................... 12

Weight Section ............................................................................................................................. 12

Food Plan ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Log Tab .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Community Tab ........................................................................................................................ 18

Premium Tab .................................................................................................................................. 20

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 21

Changing Your Network ............................................................................................................ 21

Network issues ............................................................................................................................... 21

Firmware updates ........................................................................................................................ 21

Specification (http://www.fitbit.com/product/aria/specs) ............................................. 23

General Information

The Product

Thank you for purchasing your new fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale. This

booklet covers both the available models of the product, FB201W (White)
and FB201B (Black).

Box Contents

Your Fitbit Aria Scale will contain:

The Fitbit Aria Scale
4 AA batteries, already installed
The Aria Quick Start Guide

General Information

Age/Weight Restrictions

The Aria will work for children over 20 lbs. It should always be accurate for

weight, and if the child has a Fitbit account linked to the scale, BMI, but the

body fat % might not be accurate for children under ten.

The weight limit for the Aria is 350 lbs, or 159 kg.

Safety Information

Use of this device by persons with any electrical implant, such as a heart

pacemaker, is not recommended. Please consult with your doctor if you have

questions regarding use of these devices.

The Aria surface may be slippery when wet. Please use caution when

stepping on a wet surface.

Pregnancy

The Aria Scale is safe for pregnant women to use. While weight data will be

accurate, it will not likely be accurate for body fat % or BMI since there are

dynamic psychological changes that occur during pregnancy.

Environmental Conditions

The scale is designed to operate in typical household temperatures and

humidity levels

It has been tested up to the following extremes:

o 5 degrees Celsius and 75% humidity
o 35 degrees Celsius and 45% humidity

Lean mode

For most people the scale’s regular method of calculating body fat will work
properly. However, for exceptionally lean people (e.g., a competitive marathon
runner with body fat < 10%) there is a special mode we advise. It’s “lean” mode and
it can be selected during scale setup or in the device settings area:
http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale.

Getting Started

1. Go to www.fitbit.com/start and follow the link for the Aria set up. Then

download the latest Aria installer software for your OS.

2. Run the installation file and follow onscreen instructions

3. After installation, you will be taken to the account setup screen.

(include screen shots here)

Setting Up Your Fitbit Aria

Using a Wi-Fi Enabled Computer

1. After installing the software, you should automatically be taken into Account

Setup. If you already installed, just load the Fitbit Aria setup software.

2. On the first Account Setup screen, you’ll have the option to either create a

new Fitbit.com account, or sign in to your existing one. If you already have a
Fitbit.com account, you should link your Aria scale to it to keep all of your
Fitbit information in one place.

(screenshot of first screen here)

3. Entering your scale details

(screenshot of scale info screen here)

You can give your scale a name, and designate the initials that will

show on your scale when it recognizes you.

You have the option to set the scale for “Lean” or “Regular” mode.

Most people will have regular body types, but for those who regularly
work out for vigorously for several hours a week and have a very low

body fat %, they can place the scale in Lean Mode for greater accuracy.

4. Connect to your Wi-Fi network. The set up software may detect your current

network. If it doesn’t, it will show all visible networks in range. Select your
network from the given list. If your network is password-protected, you can
enter your password in the box to the right. If your network is hidden, select
“Add a network”.

(Screenshot of network connecting screen here)

5. Place your scale in 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 several seconds, replace the

battery and close the battery compartment.

(‘Setup active’ display picture here?)

6. The setup software should send your Wi-Fi network to the scale and connect.

The setup software will show progress while it connects to the scale, and the
scale connects to Fitbit.com to link to your account.

(Show the connecting screen)

7. The setup process is complete! If you encountered any errors, please see our

Troubleshoot section for more information.

Setting Up Your Fitbit Aria on your Mobile Device

You can also use a smartphone or tablet with an active Wi-Fi network to set up your
scale. Before you start, you will need to know how to switch Wi-Fi networks on your
device. We recommend this method only for those who can’t use the downloadable
setup tool.

1. Go to fitbit.com/scale/setup on your mobile device.

2. You will see steps to follow (added but needs review)

a. Login or sign up for an account
b. Personalize the scale info
c. Put the scale into set up mode
d. Connect to the scale’s wi-fi network(what are these steps?)
e. Choose the network you want the scale to use
f. Click Next
g. When you see the message instructing you to do so, switch the

wi-fi network back to your regular one

h. When you return to the browser you should see a confirmation

message

Using your Fitbit Aria Scale

How it Works

The Aria will measure your weight and body fat %. Your BMI is calculated

and displayed on your Fitbit.com account and in the mobile apps.

It uploads through your home wireless network to your account on

Fitbit.com.

For greatest accuracy, the scale should be kept on a hard, flat surface. It

should not be used on carpet.

To properly measure body fat %, you must be barefoot and balanced evenly

between both sides of the scale.

Batteries

The Fitbit Aria uses 4 AA batteries, which should last approximately six

months.

The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the Aria.
When the batteries are low, this will show both on your Fitbit.com

Dashboard, on your device settings page, and a low battery indicator will

light up on the scale’s display.

(Screenshots)

When the batteries die, just replace them with new AA batteries.

Display

Stepping on the Fitbit Aria will show the following on the display:

Weight

(Show screenshot here of sample weight reading)

o The weight units can be changed to display in pounds, kilograms, or

stone by going to your device settings at
http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale.

o For most accurate weight trends over time, try to weigh yourself at

the same time each day. It is normal for your weight to fluctuate
throughout the day.

Body Fat %

(Show screenshot here of sample body fat % reading)

User’s Initials

(Show screenshot here of sample initials)

(Icon screenshots?)

o This reading will only be displayed after you connect your Fitbit.com

account with the scale. If you weigh yourself out of the box, it will
show weight but will not have the required body data (height, age,
gender) to give an accurate body fat reading.

o A user must be barefoot to get a body fat % reading.
o If a user is pregnant, the body fat % may not be accurate.

o If the user has paired their Fitbit.com account to the scale, their

initials should show after a measurement has been taken.

o If the user has not paired their Fitbit.com account to the scale, or they

are not recognized, then the word “GUEST” will be displayed after the

weight measurement.

Uploading/Syncing Your Measurements

Your most recent upload, or sync, from your Aria will show on your Fitbit

Dashboard.

Your Aria will sync daily at XX:00 if you have no measurements from the last

24 hours. (NOTE: auto sync may not be in launch version - will know by 4/9)

As long as your home wireless network is working, your measurements

should upload as soon as the measuring is complete.

Inviting Others to use the Scale

Eight different accounts can be linked to an Aria at one time.
The person who set up the scale can invite up to 7 other people to it. Invites

can be sent from Fitbit.com device settings page:

http://www.fitbit.com/settings/device/scale or within the mobile app.

Those invited will be sent an email inviting them to the scale. Upon accepting

the invite, they’ll have the option to either create a new account, or sign in

with their existing Fitbit.com account.