Does the fibit require a subscription for the online activity tracker?
1808767
You just have to buy the fitbit. there are Premium accounts but there is no charge to start tracking.
1808768
No subscription needed. Just set up your account online with a password. As far as tracking activities, it only automatically tracks your steps taken and tells you how many calories you burn. You have to put in which activities you do each day, and it helps you determine calories burned and then you can log them in.
1808769
No subscription required. Just register online for free to start tracking. It only tracks steps, so for even my elliptical, I have to enter the activity and time I spent doing it. I have mine synced with My Fitness Pal, and it works awesome for tracking activity and food intake. Love the fitbit, it makes me think more about being active.
1808770
No the fitbit zip doesnot require a subscription. I have mine hooked up with "My Fitness Plan". It works great!
1808771
You set up an account with a password but there are no cost to do so. the account tracks all your information and sends you a weekly summary of your steps, distance and calories burned. My wife and I both have one and we love realizing the distances and calories burned after a days worth of activities.
74938
It's plug and go ... the GPS units that require a subscription are those that receive traffic updates (usually through a satellite radio provider like XM). The i5 is a basic navigation system, so it does not require any type of subsciption. The only type of subscription cost might be a yearly updated map, but you can decide when and how often you want to update.
1425456
No, this is only a one-year subscription. You will have to purchase a renewal one year after activation if you want continued access.
1460782
There is no login that I saw on their site, but you do need an account to activate it. So, I believe it pumps the data to their server, but I don't believe you can download it, short of ...allot of coding. They do have some tricky algorithms based on how I am seeing my activity tracked (i.e. less activity points but more calories burned) so I am not sure the data would even be real useable if it was captured. But, I do love it! If you are looking for a way to mine your life data in other ways than intended, probably not the solution. If you are looking to track sleep, activity, and be encouraged to take an extra walk or a jog once in a while, it does that exceptionally well. There is no login that I saw on their site, but you do need an account to activate it. So, I believe it pumps the data to their server, but I don't believe you can download it, short of ...allot of coding. They do have some tricky algorithms based on how I am seeing my activity tracked (i.e. less activity points but more calories burned) so I am not sure the data would even be real useable if it was captured. But, I do love it! If you are looking for a way to mine your life data in other ways than intended, probably not the solution. If you are looking to track sleep, activity, and be... » Read More There is no login that I saw on their site, but you do need an account to activate it. So, I believe it pumps the data to their server, but I don't believe you can download it, short of ...allot of coding. They do have some tricky algorithms based on how I am seeing my activity tracked (i.e. less activity points but more calories burned) so I am not sure the data would even be real useable if it was captured. But, I do love it! If you are looking for a way to mine your life data in other ways than intended, probably not the solution. If you are looking to track sleep, activity, and be encouraged to take an extra walk or a jog once in a while, it does that exceptionally well. « Show Less
1170314
No, it does not require a subscription if you buy the keypad lock without the kit (much cheaper). You can program in about 20 different codes and change them whenever you like. If you want to monitor who is coming and going, then you can purchase the kit, but I will tell you that I did that and Nexia is NOT customer friendly. I had this system all set up and working, and then flew back to the state where I live, and the Nexia system quit working. There was absolutely nothing they would or could do, and I was stuck with a system that did not work, and no help. It was a complete waste of money. The Schlage lock itself is wonderful. Nexia is terrible! If you can find another system, I would choose that. No, it does not require a subscription if you buy the keypad lock without the kit (much cheaper). You can program in about 20 different codes and change them whenever you like. If you want to monitor who is coming and going, then you can purchase the kit, but I will tell you that I did that and Nexia is NOT customer friendly. I had this system all set up and working, and then flew back to the state where I live, and the Nexia system quit working. There was absolutely nothing they would or could do, and I was stuck with a system that did not work, and no help. It was a complete waste of... » Read More No, it does not require a subscription if you buy the keypad lock without the kit (much cheaper). You can program in about 20 different codes and change them whenever you like. If you want to monitor who is coming and going, then you can purchase the kit, but I will tell you that I did that and Nexia is NOT customer friendly. I had this system all set up and working, and then flew back to the state where I live, and the Nexia system quit working. There was absolutely nothing they would or could do, and I was stuck with a system that did not work, and no help. It was a complete waste of money. The Schlage lock itself is wonderful. Nexia is terrible! If you can find another system, I would choose that. « Show Less
1181565
No, there is no subscription required. They do periodic software updates, but they are free.
274566
It does work without a connecting device. Every day you can see your steps, calories burned, etc. But I don't think you can track it more than one day only on the device as it resets every midnight. I was just looking into the apps and you might need a mac for the app. I suggest you contact Striiv cares (just google them) and talk to them. I am unsure of all the logistics but I do know that they are very responsive to questions. Good luck.
261976
Yes, there is a monthly fee for access to the Web Portal so you can track the location of the Take-Along Tracker 24/7. The first month of service is included with your purchase. Monthly service ranges from $16.34 to $30 per month depending on the plan you select.
676440
Nope, this is what I got from FitBit rep: "You only need 2 different fitbit.com accounts (created for free using unique Email addresses). Everything else can be the same (1 computer with 1 account for the computer, 1 base station, etc)." http://www.fitbit.com/forums/topic/GN77LDH3P34WYThe base station and FitBit software has to be installed on your laptop. That part sucks, I have hooked our base station to HTPC, that way we don't have to plug & replug it all the time.
1148777
The Fitbit has an app and it is so simple. If you have a somewhat recent smart phone or a computer it will sync all your info. You will love it!
1950039
You don't actually load anything onto your IFit module -- it all lives on the web. On my treadmill, that means I need a tablet to view the maps, and you need a computer to schedule and create workouts. If you don't renew, you can't log on , and that's it -- brick time!
1368990
it doesn't track food only physical activity. You can track your food on the SparkPeople page. you can join for free. I highly recommend it.
195324
Yes in order to receive text or emails when the sensor is tripped you need a subscription.
1412969
No. The fitbit's wireless connection is not wi fi. It communicates wirelessly with its base station which you plug into a usb port on your computer. Your computer does need an internet connection to upload the data though. It can even be dialup internet, as long as you understand that the data would only be uploaded when you're actually connected (which you would be when you're checking the website anyway!).
231354
do you need data subscription from service provider to use the gps feature ?
1471718
It was current when I bought it last summer. They usually provide updates. Free for certain packages.
1846169
Yes, you can track this through your phone or computer. There is a monthly service fee of $24.95 and activation fee of $44.95 for the tracking services.