How to charge a Fitbit Flex in 3 simple steps

• To charge a Fitbit Flex, you'll need to pop it out of its band and connect it to its charging cradle.
• Once fully charged, a Fitbit Flex will hold enough power for about a week of regular use, as long as the battery is in good shape.
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The Fitbit Flex is one of the most compact fitness trackers offered by Fitbit.

The actual tracker itself is only about an inch long, and weighs next to nothing, even when inserted into its band, which can make it a great fitness tracker for athletes.

Once charged, a Fitbit Flex can offer about a week of biometric tracking, alarms and reminders, and other data. And getting a full charge should only take about an hour, so go ahead and connect the Flex the next chance you get.

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Fitbit Flex (From $77 at Amazon)

How to charge a Fitbit Flex

1. Pop the Flex out of the back of its band, using a finger to press the unit free.

2. Click the Flex into its charging cradle, making sure the contacts align.

3. Connect the charging cable to a USB power source.

Once the Fitbit Flex displays five little glowing LEDs on its face, it is fully charged and can be put back in the band and strapped back onto your wrist.

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