How to Set Up an Under Armour Band Fitness Tracker

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

The Under Armour Band is the HTC Grip reborn. The US sports giant's first wearable was delayed from launch in 2015. But now it's back with a new look.

Under Armor band

This guide will help you though the setup of your Under Armour Band.

2. Install Android App

  1. Launch the Play Store on your mobile device.
Google Play Store.
  1. Tap in the search box at the top of the screen.
Google Play Store with Search bar highlighted.
  1. Search for "under armour record" and tap on the found app.
Keyword highlighted in Google Play search.
  1. Tap Install and then Open to use it.
Install button highlighted in Play Store for found app.

3. Setup UA Record App

  1. Launch the UA Record app from the home screen.
UA Record app icon


  1. Select Log In or Get Started if you do not already have an existing Under Armour account connected to social media.
UA Record welcome screen with login and getting started button


  1. If you have just created an account, the app will ask you some basic questions regarding your fitness goals and desired uses for the UA Record app. Answer these according to your own personal preferences.
  2. Upon completion, you will be presented with the main screen of the UA Record app.
UA Record main screen

4. Pair with UA Record

  1. Ensure that your mobile device's Bluetooth feature is turned ON.
  2. Place your UA Band near your mobile device (within 10 feet).
  3. Launch the UA Record app on your mobile device.
UA Record app icon


  1. From the main screen of the UA Record app, select UA Sync.
UA Record main screen with the sync button highlighted


  1. Select UA Band from the device list.
Manage app and devices screen with different trackers listed and one is highlighted


  1. Select Connect.
Screen with tracker showing and connect button highlighted at the bottom of the screen


  1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Continue.
Screen of tracker showing where blue light would be at and continue is highlighted


  1. The UA Record app will begin searching for and ultimately pair with your UA Band.
Status page indicating that pairing is in progress


  1. Your UA Band should now be paired and is ready to use with UA Record on your mobile device. Syncing will take place automatically with the UA Record app as long as Bluetooth is turned ON on your mobile device and the UA Band is in-range (within 10 feet).

5. Firmware Update

  1. On your phone, open the UA Record app.
U A Record app icon


  1. On the main screen of the UA Record app, tap Sync.
Home screen of U A Record app with sync highlighted


  1. Under My Apps & Devices, tap Band.
Manage apps and devices screen with tracker highlighted


  1. Tap Software Version.
Tracker screen with software version highlighted


  1. When an update is available, tap Install.
  2. Wait for the transfer progress to finish, which may take a couple of minutes.
    While the update is in progress, the pairing between your phone and UA Band will be temporarily disconnected.
  3. You'll see a confirmation when the update is complete

6. Install IOS App

  1. Launch the App Store on your mobile device.
Apple App Store.
  1. Tap Search in the bottom right corner.
App Store Search Button.
  1. Search for "under armour record" and tap on the found app.
Keyword highlighted in App Store search.
  1. Tap Get and Install, then Open to use it.
Get button highlighted in App Store for found app.