Although Fitbit is a popular fitness tracking brand for a reason, there are plenty of reasons why you may want to ditch it. For example, there are other brands that could be more apt for your athletic performance tracking needs, such as Garmin or Apple Watch.

On the other hand, you could also be so satisfied with your entry-level Fitbit and want to upgrade to the higher-end models. When it comes time to part with your Fitbit, make sure you protect your privacy by revoking device access to the outgoing fitness tracker.

Why You Should Disconnect Your Fitbit Before Selling It

While some users are concerned about what Google's acquisition of Fitbit means for privacy, it's not necessarily a problem for everyone. So, if you're not planning to keep using your Fitbit fitness tracker, you may want to consider selling it.

There are plenty of people who wouldn’t mind buying second-hand Fitbit devices, especially if they're in good shape. However, your Fitbit’s new owner may not be able to sync their Fitbit device if your account is still connected to it.

Aside from cleaning your Fitbit, it’s always best to revoke your device access as you’re planning to part ways with it. And before you consider selling your Fitbit simply because of syncing issues, try these fixes for Fitbit syncing problems!

How to Revoke Access for Fitbit Devices

If you’ve decided to let your Fitbit go, here’s how you can revoke access to the specific Fitbit device:

  1. Open the Fitbit app on your device.
  2. In the upper-left portion of the screen, tap your profile image.
  3. Select the Fitbit device you want to remove.
  4. Scroll down to the bottom.
  5. Select Remove This [Device Name].

Give Your Fitbit a Fresh Start

By revoking device access on your Fitbit, you can make it easier for the next owner of your Fitbit to have a fresh start with your device.

Bear in mind that revoking device access doesn’t delete the data that is stored in your Fitbit account. If you plan to leave the Fitbit ecosystem entirely, you’ll need to delete your Fitbit data separately. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to do this, including deleting your entire Fitbit account.