FitBit

fowlerly

I loved my charge hr until this week! Had it less than 2 years and the clip along with the button broke off from the display. So it won't display anything but still syncs with my phone except now the charger doesn't stay in without that clip. Emailed Fitbit and they said they would give me a 25% discount towards a new one! You've got to be kidding me this is not something that should happen and I certainly did not mishandle my tracker in any way! So so very disappointed!

Colorscheme

fowlerly wrote: »

I loved my charge hr until this week! Had it less than 2 years and the clip along with the button broke off from the display. So it won't display anything but still syncs with my phone except now the charger doesn't stay in without that clip. Emailed Fitbit and they said they would give me a 25% discount towards a new one! You've got to be kidding me this is not something that should happen and I certainly did not mishandle my tracker in any way! So so very disappointed!

I think they are warrantied for a certain amount of time. I've had two fitbit issues, mine were replaced because it was within a 3-4 month period since I bought them, but then I decided to switch from a Charge to an Alta and have had zero issues since. At two years, I can see why they wouldn't replace your FB completely but they should have offered a bigger discount.

Ricksh1000

Is a fitbit worth it for me? My cardio is 99% cycling (when my health improves). I have thought about getting one but don't want to if walking is it's main function.
For cycling i have always used Map My Ride which also shows calories burned against distance/time/elevation.

Colorscheme

Ricksh1000 wrote: »

Is a fitbit worth it for me? My cardio is 99% cycling (when my health improves). I have thought about getting one but don't want to if walking is it's main function.
For cycling i have always used Map My Ride which also shows calories burned against distance/time/elevation.

Actually, the newer models have an auto track feature. it can distinguish walking, running, biking, etc. I will admit it is no good for strength training but that seems like common sense.

Ricksh1000

Colorscheme wrote: »

Actually, the newer models have an auto track feature. it can distinguish walking, running, biking, etc. I will admit it is no good for strength training but that seems like common sense.

Thanks for that. I think I'll do a bit more research and then make a decision. If I can use it for cycling I'll definitely get one

mom2wessarah

I started with the Charge HR and I love it! I got it on sale at Bed Bath and Beyond, plus the 20% off coupon.

Sabine_Stroehm

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »

I find they drop to bits within 6 months.

Meaning they break? Mine haven't. My original band did, but fitbit replaced that for free.

You said yours hadn't then said it had and it was replaced?

Both mine and my husbands charge HR broke within 6 months. They were replaced free but they shouldn't break so easy in the first place.
The amount of people on the fit bit forums that it has happened to is ridiculous. Very badly made. My button completely fell off. I would never recommend them.

THE BAND broke. Not the fitbit.
Not a surprise, given that you have to remove the fitbit from the band over and over.

Fwiw: amazon has replacement bands for just a few dollars.

You can't remove the charge hr from the band.

Indeed. My post was about my flex.

I had it from launch day until November 2015 with no problems, other than the first band tearing. Which, as I said, they replaced. I've had the Charge since november. No bits yet.

andream1976

I have had my Fitbit One for about 3 weeks now and I love it. I love that I can clip to my bra and it's not visible or in the way. It seems to be pretty accurate in terms of calories and steps and that's all I really wanted. It has all the basic features for a decent price. I got mine off Amazon for $80 and it included the clip. The only thing I have noticed is that mine does not keep a charge for 2 full weeks like they claim it does. I get about a week. Now, I do wear mine all the time and until today I had the syncing set up as "Continuous." After a little investigating I found out that your battery MAY loose charge faster if you have your device set to continuously sync. So I turned that feature off and we'll see if that helps.

daworley

I have an Alta, had a Charge for a while prior, but had trouble with it holding a charge. I love my Alta, I have worn it every day for the three months I have had it. It is slender and you can buy all sorts of different bands for it, if desired. I like that it tracks my sleep, lets me know when I have a text on my iphone, reminds me to take 250 steps an hour during the day (you can set it for however many steps you want per hour) syncs with MFP, etc. I think you will be happy with any of them!

WeAreTheMassacre

Fitbit fan since 2012. I still have the Fitbit Ultra, which I don't think Is sold anymore. Basically a Fitbit One(just tracks steps )Still works 4 years later.

I wear my Fitbit Blaze watch while not at work. The steps are not quite as accurate as the ones you just clip on to your pocket , but the resting heart rate is spot on (I've compared it go heart rate monitor you strap to your chest )
The exercise heart rate is way too low. Usually off 15 to 20mpm during intense work outs.

As for why you might need 24 hour heart rate info? People like me that have anxiety. I can observe what sets off my stress so I know to avoid those things and take a minute to calm down. Best purchase ive made because of that alone. If you email them and ask for a 25 percent off coupon they'll usually give you one.

My ex gf even had a fitbit one break on her and they sent her a new one even though it was out of warranty by years. They didn't ask questions, no proof of receipt, no nothing. Their customer service is pretty too notch.

happyfeetrebel1

WeAreTheMassacre wrote: »

Fitbit fan since 2012. I still have the Fitbit Ultra, which I don't think Is sold anymore. Basically a Fitbit One(just tracks steps )Still works 4 years later.

I wear my Fitbit Blaze watch while not at work. The steps are not quite as accurate as the ones you just clip on to your pocket , but the resting heart rate is spot on (I've compared it go heart rate monitor you strap to your chest )
The exercise heart rate is way too low. Usually off 15 to 20mpm during intense work outs.

As for why you might need 24 hour heart rate info? People like me that have anxiety. I can observe what sets off my stress so I know to avoid those things and take a minute to calm down. Best purchase ive made because of that alone. If you email them and ask for a 25 percent off coupon they'll usually give you one.

My ex gf even had a fitbit one break on her and they sent her a new one even though it was out of warranty by years. They didn't ask questions, no proof of receipt, no nothing. Their customer service is pretty too notch.

They wouldn't replace mine, and it was two weeks out of the one-year warranty. Apparently their customer service has decided not to be as accommodating as they once were were.

MrsLannister

marm1962 wrote: »

Stay away from Vivofit 2 with HR if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, it says it is compatible, but will not pair with it through bluetooth. I wish I knew of that issue before I bought one. The only problem I have with my Fitbit Flex is that I have purchased 3 chargers in 2 years (no watch on that one though)

Thanks for the warning. I wanted to get one since it is waterproof, but I have an S6.