Smartphone Notifications: So You Can Stay Connected

One of the first questions many people ask when looking at a fitness tracker is, “Can I get my phone calls and text messages on it?” In this case, the answer is you can get notifications for phone calls, text messages, some app notifications, and calendar events on the Fitbit Charge 3. The tracker even has some quick replies that you can send from the device if you’re connected to an Android smartphone.

Your smartphone must be within 30 feet of your Fitbit Charge 3 for smartphone notifications to work.

Heart Rate Monitoring: Maximize Your Workouts

Many fitness trackers now have heart rate monitoring to help maximize workouts, and the Fitbit Charge 3 is one of those. Monitor your resting heart rate, then use that number to maximize your heart rate during workouts to burn more calories.

Relax: Take the Stress Out of Your Day With Guided Breathing Exercises

If you work in an stressful environment, then you know how important it is to step away and take a few deep breaths. The Fitbit Charge 3 can help. The fitness tracker has a built-in Relax app that walks you through guided breathing exercises to help you slow down, destress, and add some much needed relaxation to your day. These exercises are only a few minutes long, and if used daily, they can help you find the relaxation you need.

NFC Payments: No Need to Take Your Wallet With You

When you’re out exercising, the last thing you want to do is try to juggle and keep up with a wallet so you’ll have cash, IDs, and credit cards on hand. The Fitbit Charge 3 has Fitbit Pay, which is an NFC payment system that allows you store your credit card and bank information in your Fitbit so you won’t need to carry anything with you when you’re exercising, or when you’ve walked to meet a friend for coffee.

The Fitbit Pay capability is only available on the Special Edition Fitbit Charge 3.