If you own a Fitbit Charge 5 and want to have complete control over how long your screen stays active, you’re in the right place. This detailed guide will provide you with a thorough walkthrough on adjusting your screen time out settings.
How to Adjust the Fitbit Charge 5 Screen Time Out Settings
The steps below will guide you on how to adjust your Fitbit Charge 5 Screen Time out settings.
Locating the Settings Menu
Before you can adjust the screen time out, you need to navigate to the appropriate setting. Here’s a detailed guide on how to get there:
Wake Up the Device: Tap the screen gently or press the side button to wake up your Fitbit Charge 5. You should see the clock face or the last screen you were interacting with.
Access Home Screen: If you’re not already on the home screen displaying the clock face, navigate there by swiping left or right.
Find Settings Icon: Swipe left or right until you see an icon that looks like a gear. This is the ‘Settings’ icon.
Enter Settings: Tap the gear icon to open the Settings menu.
Navigating to the Screen Time Out Option
Once you are in the Settings menu, you’ll see a list of different options. Follow these steps to find the Screen Time Out option:
Scroll Through Options: Swipe up or down to scroll through the list of settings until you find the one labeled ‘Display.’
Select ‘Display’: Tap on ‘Display’ to enter this specific sub-menu.
Find ‘Screen Time Out’: Within the ‘Display’ sub-menu, look for the option labeled ‘Screen Time Out’ and tap on it.
Changing the Fitbit Charge 5 Screen Time Out
Now that you’re in the right menu, it’s time to actually adjust the setting:
Review Time Options: Upon tapping ‘Screen Time Out,’ you’ll be presented with various options ranging from 5 seconds to 60 seconds.
Select Desired Time: Tap on the time you prefer. A checkmark will appear, indicating your choice.
Change Mind? If you want to select a different time, simply tap on the new desired time. The checkmark will shift accordingly.
Confirming and Testing Your New Setting
You’ve selected your time, but you’re not done yet. Always confirm and test your new setting:
Exit Settings: Press the back button (typically an arrow icon pointing left) until you exit the Settings menu and return to the clock face.
Test New Setting: To make sure your new setting works, interact with the screen and then stop. Watch to see if the screen times out at the interval you selected.
Why Adjust the Fitbit Charge 5 Screen Time Out?
Screen time out may sound like a minor setting, but it has some important implications. By default, your Fitbit Charge 5 screen turns off after a few seconds to conserve battery. However, this may interrupt your experience if you are reading a text or checking your stats.
On the flip side, if you extend the time, you may consume more battery than necessary. Here are some scenarios where you’d want to adjust this setting:
Battery Conservation: A shorter screen time out can help you extend your device’s battery life.
Extended Interaction: If you are doing a workout and need more time to glance at your stats, a longer screen time out will be beneficial.
User Comfort: Some people simply find it annoying to have the screen go dark too quickly.