Fitbit Flex is 3 wks old & inside part of band surrounding opening for tracker has stretched so tracker might fall out. Common problem?
1567202
No problem for me in about the same timeframe. I have only worn one of the three that come in the package so it has been getting plenty of "exercise".
1567203
Mine is fine......I think that you might have stretched it to much when you put the little tracker in place. It only fits one way and it took me awhile to remember just how it went......and now it slips in easy without any ouching and pulling and definitely not stretching......I had to buy another band because the original band broke from being in the same position all of the time....at least that is what I think.
1567204
I also haven't had a problem, neither with breakage nor stretching, and I use the colored bands exclusively. My original band is green, but I've been using the navy blue band as my go-to for a few months now. I think it's probably worth the expense of getting a new band and perhaps with each battery charge switching bands to give each a chance to rest between uses. Just a thought....
1567205
My orange band broke only after wearing it 5 times. It broke where the plastic and rubber meet. I only use the colored bands occasionally. Have had no problems with wearing the black band and or inserting the tracker. I have had my Fitbit for 6 months.
1567206
Not sure about your problem exactly, but I do know that these bands are not made very well at all. Mine lasted one day, so I'll bet this is a pretty common problem with it stretching out of shape.
1567207
Didn't have that problem but both black bands came apart. Ordered the colored bands and hoope it doesn't happen again. Love the Fitbit and soooo disappointed in the bands.
1567208
We have 4 fitbits in the family and we haven't lost a tracker yet! I have used several different bands (I like switching up colors) and haven't had the tracker ever fall out... Even though the opening stretches a little the tracker seems secure.
1567209
I've had my FitBit Flex for a year. Only problem has been the bands cracking near the viewing window which is why I bought more bands.
89946
I use it with my fitbit force. I have a friend who uses it with her fitbit flex.
871509
They discontinued the Fitbit Flex as far as I know. I think the difference is the design but it pretty much does the same.
282465
I'm not aware of Fitbit having made any changes to the wristband. What I can tell you is that is silicone softens up after a couple of weeks and is no longer a problem for me.
1133902
The quick answer is no. I accidentally put mine through the washer in its silicone sleeve, and FitBit said I was LUCKY it made it out unharmed. If you're looking for a waterproof way to keep track of your distance in the pool, I would suggest the Swimovate Pool Mate, Swimovate Pool Mate Watch Speed, Distance and Lap Computer for Swimmers (Black)
235334
No this does not fall out of the band, or at least it never has for me and I changed the band from the one that it was it was in originally. It came with 2 size bands and I needed to switch to the smaller one. Now my fitbit that hooked on to the waist band would frequently pop out if you were doing a lot of bending to pick things up.
24662
I've worn mine in the pool all day but not all day every day... I don't know if it might wear out quicker with the constant water contact. Have you tried asking on Fitbit's FB page? I asked them a question last year and they answered pretty quickly.
328366
Throw it out. It's junk. My display died early on and made it worthless. Get a fitbit.
418193
Don't buy it, it only tracks forward movement if it is attached 6 a shoe, parallel to the ground. I bought it, I sent it right back. Look into Fit Bit, Google the best tracker for what you want to do. Research, pays off.
871510
Hi Sherry - For a detailed comparison of our trackers, visit: https://www.fitbit.com/compare. Hope this helps!
1843492
Normally I would click "i dont know" as I do nit know if there is a factory replacement but... Try an office quality rubberband and double it over (perhaps 2x) to make it work. I broke a band on a shoot amd had to do this. Worked great.
1940704
Mine is 14 characters long and it worked just fine. Although, Fitbit Support said it shouldn't exceed 31 characters.
1391551
I didn't have a problem other than being the first use, it was a little difficult. Once I clicked it into place and even changed the bracelet..it worked fine. Hope this was helpful. I love the vivofit as a whole.
2044765
This honestly never happens to me but you can try dipping the end of the band in alcohol and sliding it in. Leave it alone for 24hrs. If that doesn't work, I would try some gorilla glue. And then slide it in.
21842
Sometimes I take mine off to shower and sometimes not, yes water can get into these AND the Fitbit bands. Don't delude yourself into thinking the 'brand bands' do not have this issue also because they do. The bands are not waterproof, nor resistant. You have to care for your tracker. The trackers are waterproof, submerged in water up to 10 meters of depth. Thereafter no. If I notice water in mine, I take the tracker out, dry it well and then smoosh tissue up into both chambers to absorb excess water. Then I take a Qtip to both ends to make sure I have all of the water out. I've had mine for four months, LOVE my Fitbit and this works for me. Sometimes I take mine off to shower and sometimes not, yes water can get into these AND the Fitbit bands. Don't delude yourself into thinking the 'brand bands' do not have this issue also because they do. The bands are not waterproof, nor resistant. You have to care for your tracker. The trackers are waterproof, submerged in water up to 10 meters of depth. Thereafter no. If I notice water in mine, I take the tracker out, dry it well and then smoosh tissue up into both chambers to absorb excess water. Then I take a Qtip to both ends to make sure I have all of the water out. I've had mine for... » Read More Sometimes I take mine off to shower and sometimes not, yes water can get into these AND the Fitbit bands. Don't delude yourself into thinking the 'brand bands' do not have this issue also because they do. The bands are not waterproof, nor resistant. You have to care for your tracker. The trackers are waterproof, submerged in water up to 10 meters of depth. Thereafter no. If I notice water in mine, I take the tracker out, dry it well and then smoosh tissue up into both chambers to absorb excess water. Then I take a Qtip to both ends to make sure I have all of the water out. I've had mine for four months, LOVE my Fitbit and this works for me. « Show Less
1131193
I never had any problem with this product maybe the band is messed up and you need to buy a new band
282466
I've been wearing a Fitbit 24/7 since January of 2014 and have never had a problem with a band. I have several of them in different colors to match different clothes.