To find friends on Fitbit, open the Fitbit app and go to You > Community > Friends, then tap Add Friend. This is the exact, verified path to connect with specific people using their name or email address so you can share fitness progress and stay motivated together.
How to find friends on Fitbit in the app
- Open the Fitbit app and tap the You tab (usually at the bottom right).
- Tap Community, then tap Friends.
- Tap Add Friend and choose how to find them, by name or email address.
- When you see the person’s name or email, tap Add Friend next to it.
You can sync your phone's contacts to automatically detect which contacts have a Fitbit account and send them friend requests. You can link your Facebook or Instagram accounts to find and add friends who are already using Fitbit. Once you send a request, the other person will receive it in their app. They can accept it to start sharing activity updates, steps, and achievements. This connection helps you cheer each other on and stay accountable.
How to accept a friend request on Fitbit
- Open the Fitbit app and tap the Inbox icon in the top-right corner.
- Tap Messages to see your pending requests.
- Open the request and tap Accept (or Ignore if you prefer).
After accepting, the person appears in your Friends list, and you can see each other’s daily stats, send cheers, and participate in shared activities.
Connecting with the wider Fitbit community
To find groups within the app, go to You > Get Started, select the groups that interest you, then tap Done. These groups let you connect with people who share specific fitness interests. For deeper discussions, tips, and support beyond the app, visit the official Fitbit forums at community.fitbit.com. This separate web forum is where users discuss everything from troubleshooting to training advice, and it offers additional Fitbit support and ownership help for device care and repairs.
Adding friends on Fitbit Ace LTE
For the Fitbit Ace LTE (a kids’ tracker), friend management is handled differently. Open the Fitbit Ace app, then tap your child’s card and go to Settings to add friends. This process is separate from the main Fitbit app and is designed for parent-controlled connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find friends on Fitbit without using their email address?
Yes. When you tap Add Friend, you can search by the person’s Fitbit display name instead of their email. The app will show matching accounts.
Why can’t I see my friend’s data after adding them?
This usually happens if your friend has their privacy settings set to private. Both you and your friend need to adjust sharing permissions under You > Community > Friends > Privacy to allow activity visibility.
Can I add friends who use a different Fitbit device model?
Yes. Fitbit’s friend system works across all models, from the Inspire series to the Sense and Versa lines, as long as both people use the Fitbit app.
Is there a limit to how many friends I can have on Fitbit?
You can add as many friends as the app allows without hitting a stated cap.
How do I remove a friend on Fitbit?
Go to You > Community > Friends, tap the friend’s name, then select Remove Friend or Unfriend. This stops sharing activity data between you.
Can I participate in challenges without a Fitbit device?
Fitbit MobileTrack allows users without a Fitbit device to track activity using their phone's sensors and still participate in challenges and compete with friends.
For the wider topic, see Fitbit support and ownership help.
Related reading: How To Add Activities To Fitbit.
