Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker is Your Personal, Tiny Motivator.
Say hello to a small and cool fitness gadget, the Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker
You will see fast progress and will be a healthier person in no time. This particular gadget doesn’t have a lot of fancy technology like sleep monitoring, heart rate monitoring which you find in other fitness trackers, but the price compensates for that.
This gadget it’s actually one of the most inexpensive tools you can buy to track day to day activity!
With that said, this little device is more than a pedometer. It tracks your steps, the distance you have walked and how many calories you’ve burned. With the smart fitness gadget Fitbit, you get exercising just by walking and that’s training everybody can do. And the best thing is that you get motivated to keep moving and go a little bit further than you normally would.
Be sure to watch the official Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker product video further down. Here is what it looks like:
The green Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker
Clip it to your clothes or wear in your pocket.
Manufacturer
The product is created by a company in San Francisco naturally called Fitbit. They are a manufacturer of several other wearable activity trackers as well, like the Fitbit Flex wristband and Fitbit One clip. The Zip was released in September 2012 and was the smallest and cheapest of their activity trackers. It was also the first device without a rechargeable battery.
The company has received many awards for their products including the ‘CNET Best of CES 2013 Award Winner’. They have a huge fan base around the world which loves their genius and colorful devices.
How Fitbit Zip Works
The Fitbit Zip Fitness tracker is so small you can have it in your pocket or attach it to your belt or bra with the silicon clip that follows in the box. Be careful not to lose this precious little thing. The small gadget possesses leading-edge accelerometer technology which captures your activity in all directions regardless which way it lays in your pocket.
When the Zip is on you can tap the display to switch between 5 viewing modes. They show today’s steps, calories burned, distance walked, a handy clock and a smiley face. The little face has two states; it’s either smiling or stick its tongue out at you. The device is constantly tracking even if the display is asleep.
The device is rain and splash proof so don’t worry about walking in the rain or get sweaty on a tough exercise.
Software and Apps
On PC you install the Fitbit Connect software and make a free account. Use the USB dongle on your PC to connect with the Zip.
On smartphone and tablet, you download the free Fitbit App for either Android or iPhone/iPad/iPod. All the data is synchronized via wireless Bluetooth. The app also makes it possible to log your food and water intake, weight and goals. You can track your progress and compete with others.
Software and App
You get rewards for daily, weekly and lifetime achievements. Perfect boost for your motivation and health!
Thousands of people love their Fitbit, and it’s in many aspects the best fitness activity tracker for ordinary people. It is easy to use and not overloaded with advanced options.
Click here to read more about the benefits with activity trackers.
Accuracy
If you set up your gadget with stride lengths and wear it as recommended by Fitbit, the measurement accuracy is between 95-97% which is not bad.
Battery
The replaceable CR2025 3V lithium coin battery lasts for around 4 and 6 months. It’s cheap to buy a new one, and you don’t need to remember to charge the device which is a good thing in my opinion. The battery is changed by opening the device with the included battery tool.
Other Accessories
Even if the Fitbit Zip originally was meant as a clip, it is now possible to buy accessories that transform it into a wristband instead. These are not original products but works very well. There are tons of different colors, and some have patterns as well. I like this upgrade which makes a cool small size clip tracker into a wrist-worn fitness tracker.
Also, check out the other activity trackers from Fitbit in their store or read my article on how to chose the right one.
Specification Table
| General Design: | |
|---|---|
| Type | Small size clip |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Dimension | 28 x 0.97 x 36 mm (WxDxH) |
| Colors | Charcoal (black), Lime (green), Midnight Blue, and Magenta |
| Size | One size |
| Materials | Plastic and Silicone outside |
| Interaction | Tap display |
| Interface | LCD Display |
| Battery Type | 3v CR2025 coin battery |
| Battery Life | 4-6 months |
| Charge Time | - |
| Water-Resistant | Sweat-, rain-, and splash-proof |
| Water-Proof (depth) | - |
| Sensor | 3 axis accelerometer |
| It Tracks: | |
|---|---|
| Steps Taken | Yes |
| Flight of Stairs | - |
| Distance | Yes |
| Activity time | Yes |
| Calories Burned | Yes |
| Sleep Duration and Quality | - |
| Heart Rate | - |
| Pulse Oximeter | - |
| Swim Laps | - |
| Stroke Recognittion | - |
| 24/7 (All day) | Yes |
| Log Food | Yes |
| Other features: | |
|---|---|
| Inactivity/Idle Alert | - |
| Time | Yes |
| Silent Vibration Alarm | - |
| Auto Goals | - |
| Smart notification | - |
| Music Control | - |
| Connectivity: | |
|---|---|
| Wirelss or USB | Wireless |
| Device Compatibility | Windows, Android and iOS |
| Sync Method | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Mobile App | Fitbit App – Free for iPhone and Android |
Fitbit Zips in colors Charcoal, Lime, Pink and Blue
What’s In The Box?
- Fitbit Zip Tracker
- Silicone clip
- Bluetooth Smart USB dongle
- CR2025 3V lithium coin battery
- Battery Tool
- Manual
- Free Fitbit account
Click here to read about the Fitbit Flex.
The Verdict
If you want a small activity tracker you can hide in your pocket and don’t want those fancy smart watches or fitness trackers you put on your wrist; the Fitbit Zip is perfect. The price tag is also cheaper than the more advanced trackers. This product is more suitable for daily everyday tracking of steps rather than used for training.
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Where Can I Buy Fitbit Zip?
More Info or Questions
If you want more info before buying, check out the Fitbit Zip reviews from other users here.
Do you have any questions or comments on my Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker review, do not hesitate to leave me a comment down below.
This is a very interesting device. This is definitely in my consideration set of products. I am bookmarking the page so I can find it later on.
Thanks Andreas
Thanks for your comment. Glad I could help. 🙂
If you are in doubt whether you need an activity tracker or not I wrote this article clarifying the benefits of training gadgets.
Andreas
What a great site and full of awesome information for today’s healthy crowd.
I actually have had ADHD all my life so I rarely stop during the day and most nights.
I would love to see what a device like this would reveal about the energy I burn daily.
Thanks again for bringing this technology to light, my best,
Gary
Thanks. It like your idea of testing an activity tracker to monitor your energy levels. Maybe you will break a record? 🙂
The Fitbit Zip Wireless Tracker sounds like an excellent option to track my daily activity. Compared to the more expensive fitbit watches this sounds like a perfect alternative. For the price it really seems to be very versatile and you don’t have to recharge into either.
I have not looked into using a Fitbit but I will definitely look into picking one of these up. I have clicked on your link to find out a bit more and I have shared this post with some of my friends.
You have a really well laid out website with some cool visuals! Keep up the nice work. Cheers Richard
Thanks for your comment Richard. Fitbit has a whole range of fitness trackers. While this is the smallest, I still think it is a cool gadget
Hi There! You really put a lot of work into your website design. Great Job! Being a photographer, I am big on gadgets. The one gadget that got my attention was the VALEDO – A GADGET THAT TEACH YOU BACK PAIN EXERCISES. I’ve never heard of this, and I find it quite interesting. I’d like to learn more about it since I suffer from lower back pains. I saw a doctor a couple of years ago and was told that I have a mild case of arthritis. I notice the cost is $359.00. My question is – are there any inexpensive ones out there? Also, are there other brands? And last, I’m curious to know if my medical insurance would pay for this if my doctor was to recommend such product?
Hi, Carol. It’s not fun to suffer from back pain, I know. I agree that the Valdo back pain gadget has a steep price. I’m not sure why they have priced it so high, but it is a quality product.
I found this Tens Unit Muscle Stimulator device which is priced in the lower segment at $27,50. I have not tried it so I don’t know if it works, but it seems to get good reviews. If you try it let me know if it worked. 🙂
I’m not sure if you get the Valedo covered by insurance. Only one way to find out, ask your doctor.
Andreas