How often should you restart your Fitbit watch?

Fitbit watches do not need routine restarts, but restarting can help resolve glitches such as failed syncing, an unresponsive screen or inaccurate activity tracking. It is a simple troubleshooting step that should not erase data, and can be repeated whenever a problem occurs.

The restart steps depend on the model, usually involving its Settings menu or a button combination if the device is frozen. A restart is different from a factory reset, which deletes data and is generally for devices being passed on or serious unresolved faults. Google also warns against putting objects into sensor holes; recurring problems may point to a deeper fault or an ageing device.