Be sure to wear your Flex 2 on your non-dominant hand for accuracy. If you are still seeing a big difference it may be time to calibrate your sensor for stride. This is because, unlike your phone, Fitbit does not have a built-in GPS and everyone has a different stride. This happened to me the first few days as I compared my phone and the app for accurate readings. Fitbit Flex 2 is perfect for those who just want to move more. The little notification buzz I get to get up and move around every hour helped keep me going and is important in keeping metabolism up throughout the day.
Will I use it for longer than three months? They will most likely replace it for you free of charge. Mine did this after I was in a car accident. The LED had been broken and there was no way to fix it.
I emailed the support team and they sent me a new one at no charge. I liked your idea about using the iphone waterproof cover as a place for your fitbit while swimming. Do you mean will it count steps? If you have a model with heart rate monitoring, it would of course not keep your heart rate during that time but otherwise for step counting it should. Addicted to my flex. I love the waterproof pill container idea!!!
I wear my fit bit flex 2 in the shower and never had any problem sues with my it. I wonder about wearing it in the ocean if salt water will affect it? Just make sure you leave enough extra to use a safety pin and not puncture the sealed part while pinning it to your clothes or suit somewhere. While I did not swim with it I did do water exercises days a week that had it submerged to depth of no more than 2 feet.
My exercise sessions generally last 1. I also wore it in the shower. That Flex finally died on my this January 19th so it lasted 1 year and 7 months despite being wet often. Since we had purchased an extended warranty it was replace for free. If your band does not come apart around the hard plastic; it make a good water seal with your arm—if you put it on tight.
Also after I get home from the pool I take the flex out of the band and dry both. I will probably be more careful in caring for this new Flex as I did not always keep my band tight or dry the old Flex after visiting the pool.
I have a Fitbit One. I use a latex finger cot. I just slip tracker into it, tie it like a balloon. Cut off above knot, and slip it back into my case. Bonus: can still make out the step count! My fitbit manual says I can wear it in the shower. In doing a bit of online research the change of heart from the company regarding wearing it in the water seems to coincide wtih the lawsuits brought on from people who got arm rash. Awwww jeez! My wife is wanting to replace it, but I am reluctant.
I attach the fitbit to my laces on my sneakers and it records all my bicycle rides with steps as I peddle,, FYI. I love your water proof ideas. I have the zip. I may try one of your ideas in my water aerobics class. I thought of trying to hook it up to the top of my strap somehow. I use a Flex for swimming. I unwrap it when I get home from the pool and dry it off.
I forgot to take mine off when going for a swim in the ocean. For a couple days the display was light or not completely syncing. Eventually it returned to normal. Not only is the waterproof pills container a great idea but you could pin it inside a dress if you are going dancing or anywhere that you are dressed up! I do a lot of mud runs, and of course I want to get credit for my steps during them. I have a Charge HR, and I wrap the center area with a paper towel, and then saranwrap, and lastly I wrap that up in electrical tape.
I even dive down to the bottom of the deep end of our pool—10feet. All excellent ideas! Heck, it sucks either way to not be able to use it for such an activity! I will use some other items to test out your theories and then let you know. Been swimming, to the beach and shower regularly with it. I purchased the Fitbit Flex in March under the assumption that when advertised at waterproof it actually was waterproof. I wore it in the pool two to three times a week for water aerobics and have worn it in the pool daily for the last three weeks.
Knock on wood, still working great!!!!! I do take it off if my hands will be in soapy water. I have a misfit shine and it is waterproof to 50m. Wear it in the shower, pool, etc. It should count swim strokes as steps! I went in the pool and hot tub with my Fitbit charge hr for 30 min, I forgot it was on and I was freaking out but then I realized it was perfectly fine and there was nothing wrong with it.
So make sure your wristband is also showerproof before jumping in. Some Fitbits also include a water lock setting that prevents damage during water activities and locks the buttons and screen on your Fitbit, stopping you from making any accidental screen taps.
Additionally, when you choose Swimming in the Exercise app, the water lock automatically activates! To turn off the water lock, dry your Fitbit and then double-tap your screen Inspire and Luxe or press the button Sense and Versa 3 to turn off its water lock. You may need to repeat this a few times to get it unlocked.
If your Fitbit got dropped into water or went through the washing machine, the key is acting fast! If the Fitbit you exposed accidentally to water is on the list of approved models for swimming, your Fitbit is likely working normally since it was designed for water submersion.
If your Fitbit is not on the swim list and has stopped working, the first step is powering it off if possible. Using a wet device or attempting to charge while still wet often causes additional damage that can not be repaired! If your Fitbit has condensation inside its screen after following these steps, turn it off again, if possible and repeat the dry-out period using silica gel to absorb the remaining water.
Although many recommend using uncooked rice to absorb the remaining moisture, we prefer using silica. Uncooked rice does absorb some water, but it is not nearly as efficient as silica or other chemical desiccants. If you are in a pinch, uncooked rice is better than nothing—be sure to protect your device from the rice by wrapping it in a cloth or paper towel. Contact Fitbit support for warranty coverage and options.
However, if your Fitbit is still under its warranty period and your device became water damaged due to swimming, showering, or another typical water event, you should contact Fitbit Support and ask if they cover your device. If your Fitbit is no longer eligible for warranty coverage, there are a few things you can try on your own to get your device working.
If your Fitbit shows signs that water caused damage, you need to remove it from the water AND turn it fully off, if allowed. Besides shutting down, do not tap any buttons or tap the screen regardless of the Fitbit model. So, if possible, turn it off and leave it off until you complete all the troubleshooting steps. Once your Fitbit is off, remove its band and clean and dry it separately. Water gets trapped in both cases and underneath screen protectors, so removing those helps water or any liquid naturally evaporate and allows you to dry it thoroughly.
Once your Fitbit is off and out of any case or screen protector, clean it using a microfiber or other absorbent lint-free cloth. We like microfiber cloths because they absorb a lot more liquid than standard cloths, AND they do not leave lint behind. After cleaning your device, place it somewhere well ventilated with a natural breeze or a fan.
The idea here is to help all that liquid naturally evaporate from your device. Do not place your Fitbit in any direct sunlight! Stay away from anything that heats your device.
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