Do you have to have a smart phone or can you just sync it to your computer when you get home?(have an old flip phone) And if you have a smart phone do you have to have it on you all the time when you wear the Surge?

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patjly · Accepted Answer

you can just sync it when you get home and don't need a smart phone at all. best thing is you don't even have to manually do it when you get home. if you leave the "dongle" that comes with it in your computer and have your computer on sometime it will automatically detect your fitbit and sync with it.

Answered by patjly 11 years ago

cheetos · Answer

I don't think you have to have your phone on you at all times with the surge. You would just have to sync them up when you get back to your phone. The watch holds the info until it connects back to your phone. As long as you sync the two together again before midnight.

Answered by cheetos 10 years ago

thirdlobe · Answer

You do not need a smart phone but you would need access to a computer and internet access to set up an account. The Surge connects via syncing by cable or by Bluetooth so keep that in mind.

If you do have a smart phone it will not be an issue to have it on you at all times. I use my Surge at the gym and leave my phone in the locker.

leanwolf · Answer

You can sync it to a computer using the provided usb.

leilani · Answer

I do both. My employer checks it for the amount of steps per month and it affects how they pay my medical insurance....it is great!

Rocky1971 · Answer

you can sync to iphone or android,

Maxi · Answer

There is an app to download to your phone (I use an iphone). Very easy to do. You can set the app to synch automatically. Your progress will update whenever you open the app. I usually check the app periodically throughout the day to gauge my progress. I have a fitbit one not a surge so I'm not sure if there's a difference. My kids both have the flex and we are all on the same "friends" page on the app. Great products. Enjoy!

Answered by Maxi 11 years ago

NedTheWildcat · Answer

Syncing to computer via USB dongle works very well, or any other gadget that has bluetooth with apps on all common platforms (ios/android).

“Do you have to have a smart phone or can you just sync it to your computer when you get home?(have an old flip phone) And if you have a smart phone do you have to have it on you all the time when you wear the Surge?”

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