Fitbit Stops Tracking Sleep: 10 Ways To Fix!

Did your Fitbit stops tracking sleep randomly? Yes, the rumor is true. Many Fitbit users are reporting this problem and are tirelessly looking for solutions. If you are one of them, then we have got your back. In this article, we will share how to fix Fitbit stops tracking sleep stages.  

Fitbit is a lifesaver and closely competes with Apple watches and smart rings like Ultrahuman in terms of tracking fitness and well-being. However, it is often reported that Fitbit stops tracking sleep, which needs an instant solution. Let’s continue with the article and explore easy tricks to resolve this issue. 

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The shortlist10 picks, tap one to jump to it.

1. 0101Check Heart Rate and sleep tracking Settings
2. 0202Check The Fitbit Battery Status
3. 0303Sync Fitbit With The App
4. 0404Clean Fitbit Sensors
5. 0505Wear your Fitbit correctly
6. 0606Change Sleep Sensitivity Settings
7. 0707Restart Fitbit
8. 0808Create Or Edit A Manual Sleep Log

What To Do When Your Fitbit Stops Tracking Sleep?#

If Fitbit stops tracking sleep, you can easily have control of the situation. However, you should have patience and follow some step-by-step methods. So, here is the quick answer to  what to do when your Fitbit stops tracking sleep:

1. Make sure you are wearing your Fitbit correctly.
2. Clean the heart rate sensor.
3. Charge your Fitbit [maybe the battery has drained]. 
4. Check and adjust sleep tracking settings in the app. 
5. Restart the Fitbit watch. 

How To Fix Fitbit Not Tracking Sleep Properly?#

Now that you have the quick answer to how to fix Fitbit stops tracking sleep, let us discuss these quick fixes in detail so that you can perform each method meticulously.

01Check Heart Rate and sleep tracking Settings#

To get an accurate development of your sleep cycle, Fitbit uses a combination of heart rate and movement data. If the heart rate sensor isn’t reading correctly, the device may not log sleep stages.

Wear it 2-3 finger widths above the wrist bone and confirm Sleep Tracking is enabled in the app for your device.

02Check The Fitbit Battery Status#

What is the battery status of your Fitbit? Is it critically low? If the battery is low (say 20-30%), then Fitbit may turn off sleep-tracking to save battery at night. Make sure that the Fitbit watch has enough charge before wearing it for sleep tracking at night. 

03Sync Fitbit With The App#

If Fitbit stops tracking sleep, maybe the syncing failed overnight. To get your sleep insights accurately, you can sync the app with the watch manually in the morning. 

Open the Fitbit app and then drag down to refresh. Or you can also follow this path: Devices > choosing your Fitbit model > Sync Now.

04Clean Fitbit Sensors#

You must clean Fitbit sensors often to avoid trouble. It is found that cleaning the watch sensors often helps users get health parameters accurately. You can use a lint-free, microfiber cloth to clean the sensor. 

05Wear your Fitbit correctly#

Ensure the device is worn on the wrist, not in clip mode, when tracking sleep. For best results: strap should be snug (not too tight), device ~2–3 finger widths above wrist bone.

06Change Sleep Sensitivity Settings#

Often found under Settings > Sleep, you can adjust Sleep Sensitivity. If the sensitivity is too low, the device might miss recording your sleep stages.

07Restart Fitbit#

Let’s restart your Fitbit and resolve the ‘Fitbit stops tracking sleep’ issue. To restart your Fitbit, press and hold the power button for up to 10 seconds until the logo appears.

08Create Or Edit A Manual Sleep Log#

Manual sleep logs are not accurate or do not provide detailed insights. However, if your Fitbit stops tracking sleep for a couple of days, then you can manually fill up the backlog. 

Also, if you find that Fitbit’s sleep insights are misleading or inaccurate for some hours, you can adjust the same manually. To create your own sleep log, follow these steps: Fitbit app > Today tab > Tap on Plus sign at the bottom > Under manually log, choose Sleep > Type your sleeping time manually > Save.

09Update or reinstall the Fitbit App#

If you are using an older version of the app, you can update it to get more accurate results. Maybe the old version is causing the glitch, and your Fitbit smartwatch stops tracking sleep. It can also malfunction with other sensors’ readings. Hence, update the Fitbit app and sync with the watch again. 

If that doesn’t work, just delete the app. You have to uninstall the app first and then reinstall it to check whether the glitch is gone. 

10Upgrade To Premium#

Try Fitbit Premium and you can unlock a lot more insights along with your sleep insights, like daily readiness score, sleep score, etc., which may help interpret the issue. This, however, will not fix sensor or hardware issues in your Fitbit.

Conclusion#

You can find that Fitbit users are often discussing this issue on Twitter. As shared in this article, you can try a handful of methods to make it work again.

According to most users’ feedback, it is either an app issue or the sleep tracking settings have been changed. All you need to do is adjust your settings, making sure that your watch has enough battery life and the app is syncing well. That’s it! Got a question? Share it in the comments section. 

You can also check out our article on whether you can use your Fitbit without the app, if you have that question.

Frequently Asked Questions#