Alright, so I decided to do something about my Fitbit. You know, take it back from the government, like the title of this post says. I don’t know, maybe it’s just me, but I felt like my data was not totally mine.
First, I backed up all my data from the Fitbit app. Just in case things went sideways, I didn’t want to lose all my step counts and sleep data. Better safe than sorry, right?
Then, I started looking for an alternative app. I mean, I still wanted to track my fitness stuff. After some digging, I found an open-source app that seemed pretty cool. It promised to keep all my data local, which sounded like music to my ears.
Next, I went through the whole process of unpairing my Fitbit from the official app. This was surprisingly easy. It’s like they expect you to leave at some point. Hmm, maybe it’s just me?
After that, I installed the new open-source app on my phone and paired my Fitbit with it. The process was a bit different, but the app had some instructions that helped me out.
I started using the new app, and honestly, it wasn’t that bad. It’s not as slick as the official Fitbit app, but it gets the job done. And the best part? My data is not being shared with anyone. It’s just between me and my phone.
What I Did:
- Backed up my data from the official Fitbit app.
- Found an open-source alternative app.
- Unpaired my Fitbit from the official app.
- Installed the new app and paired my Fitbit with it.
- Started using the new app and enjoying my data freedom!
So, that’s how I freed my Fitbit from the government, or at least, that’s how I see it. It was a bit of a process, but I think it was worth it. Now I feel like I’m in control of my own data, and that’s a good feeling. Feel free to try, and let me know.