Compatibility Fitbit Flex2

Compatibility Fitbit Flex2

  • Compatible with a wide range of devices
  • Has issues with some Android models

The Fitbit Flex 2 is compatible with iOS, Android and Windows devices. We tried it with both an iPhone 7 Plus and a Motorola Moto Z Play, and both sync’d without any initial problems.

However, it took a couple of days before any Android notifications were sent to the band, even after turning on a ‘widget’ aid meant to help matters.

There was no magic fix: they weren’t working, it was quite annoying, and then the next day they were. Go figure. Some patience may be needed to get through a few teething problems, but this is likely to vary between Android models.

Verdict

The Fitbit Flex 2 is the kind of fitness tracker you can put on and forget you’re wearing. It can survive the bath or shower and is comfortable enough to wear 24/7 without even noticing it’s there.

Its fitness tracking hardware is extremely basic, amounting to step and swim tracking - that’s it - but the Fitbit software is clever enough to weave motivating narratives out of the data to keep you interested.

There are cheaper simple trackers available, but what really holds the Flex 2 back is battery life. While far longer-lasting than an Apple Watch, we’d ideally like to see a simple tracker like this last a week rather than 4-5 days.

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