Anyone have a Fitbit?

[Libbylulu]

Fitbit has been recently bought by Google so I suspect some big changes and competition for Apple

 

[WilmaHun]

I find the fitbit or mine at least is really bad at tracking my sleep
A lot of the time mine says I've slept certain times when I know for a fact I haven't

Mine used to do this too! It would also think I was asleep having a nice little nap when I was actually sat at work typing away at my desk (I'd have preferred the nap)

 

[CabalofBolorneaise]

Have you been in touch with them? I’ve had so many (free) replacements over the years.

I think I’m on my third ionic where things have gone wrong - I just message them on Twitter they look to see when I set it up and cos it’s always been in warranty of 2 years they’ve sent me a new one. I didn’t even have proof of purchase as it was a Christmas present and told them this.

So I don’t think their hardware is great but their customer service has always been excellent.

I had this experience too, but in the end switched to an apple watch because no matter how great their customer service sending a new one was, I was on my fourth charge 2 then my third charge 3 all for random faults and it was annoying having to be without it for a week in the cases where it totally died while the replacement came.

Other than the real QC issues I loved the fitbit experience but it just became too much.

 

[Sayit4real]

Mine used to do this too! It would also think I was asleep having a nice little nap when I was actually sat at work typing away at my desk (I'd have preferred the nap)

I’m having this issue now ! saying went to bed at 8.30 did you ever resolve it ?

 

[TravellingPants]

I got an Alta HR for Christmas 2018 having used an older model a friend lent me before that to see if I liked it. I wouldn’t be without it, I am very data driven and love seeing my steps, workout, sleep, heart rate etc. I don’t use the features in the app where you can participate in challenges etc... just not my thing. I also don’t have any of the text notifications etc switched on, have never seen the point when my phone’s not far away.

I’ve found it really motivational in lockdown that it buzzes at me when I’ve been sitting still for too long.

My perception of the newer models is that they have tried to be closer to a smart watch but don’t have the tech to support it with their updates glitching etc.

 

[Cereal Killer]

I have a Fitbit charge 3 - I like how compact it is. The versa range felt quite bulky when I tried one on.

 

[McNuggets]

I only want it to track my steps, heart rate and sleep cycles really. I’m a staff nurse so won’t be able to wear it at work. Hoping I can keep it in my pocket to still count the steps?

 

[TheDragonWithAFlagon]

Versa Lite. I didn't see the need for contactless, as I don't use that.

No problems so far. I get into a routine of charging it up just before bed.

 

[Lizzie Mintdrop]

I have a Letscom fitness tracker that I bought for £20 over 18 months ago. It tracks my steps and calories used from walking and it tracks my sleep. Really pleased with it. Battery is good, still lasts more than a week on one charge. You can be notified about calls and texts and messages from WhatsApp and Facebook messenger but I have them switched off. It also has a silent alarm.

 

[Jellybb]

I was literally just looking up reviews of which one I should buy!

 

[WilmaHun]

I’m having this issue now ! saying went to bed at 8.30 did you ever resolve it ?

Unfortunately not! It used to really wind me up as I actually quite like being able to look at my sleep and see how much I got / when I woke up during the night etc. I know you can manually tweak the sleep log yourself but it'd be easier if it just worked like it is meant to.

 

[Fancyfeathers]

I had a charge 2 which has decided to pack in so i spent £40 on amazon for an apple watch look alike so fingers crossed it is good

 

[birdiefly246]

I only want it to track my steps, heart rate and sleep cycles really. I’m a staff nurse so won’t be able to wear it at work. Hoping I can keep it in my pocket to still count the steps?

have you ever had anything like that before? I would recommend having a look on Argos as they do a cheaper version of fit bits (they're called NUbands or something like that). They're not the best and sometimes they break after a year or so but it's handy if you don't want it to do a lot or you don't know if it's something you're going to stick to. I always recommend them to parents buying fitbits for their school aged children, as they do the job and it's a good starter if you don't want to spend loads of money.
Not sure it'll work in your pocket though. Can you keep your phone on you in the day? Maybe get an app to count your steps on that?

 

[Jellybb]

I think I’m gonna get this one.. seems like the best value it’s the versa 2

 

[watermelon sugar]

I only want it to track my steps, heart rate and sleep cycles really. I’m a staff nurse so won’t be able to wear it at work. Hoping I can keep it in my pocket to still count the steps?

I find the fitbit or mine at least is really bad at tracking my sleep
A lot of the time mine says I've slept certain times when I know for a fact I haven't

 

[McNuggets]

have you ever had anything like that before? I would recommend having a look on Argos as they do a cheaper version of fit bits (they're called NUbands or something like that). They're not the best and sometimes they break after a year or so but it's handy if you don't want it to do a lot or you don't know if it's something you're going to stick to. I always recommend them to parents buying fitbits for their school aged children, as they do the job and it's a good starter if you don't want to spend loads of money.
Not sure it'll work in your pocket though. Can you keep your phone on you in the day? Maybe get an app to count your steps on that?

Didn’t even think of a phone app, thank you!

Umm I think a had a Fitbit years ago but can’t remember what I thought of it

I’ll have a look on Amazon for a cheap one to see if I get on with it..

 

[Mumof2boys]

Only had since Christmas, comfy,trendy looking,smart watch,lots of screensavers

 

[McNuggets]

Only had since Christmas, comfy,trendy looking,smart watch,lots of screensavers

What’s the battery life like?

Ps which model do you have?

 

[Mumof2boys]

I got mine from boots £129

What’s the battery life like?

Ps which model do you have?

Versa w ,battery's good

 

[Tree_]

I've got a charge 3 and love it. Never had any issues.