Why do my Fitbit bands keep breaking?
188480
I can only say that my wife is having the same problem, with one original band and two replacement bands (from this supplier) broken so far. To me this would suggest that it is a poor quality design since two different suppliers can't make a band that will last even with light duty usage.
188481
Wearing them too tight? I purchased this replacement for the color. All of my bands have yet to break and I've had my Fitbit over a year +. I don't shower with mine and only get it wet to clean it. Being that's it rubbery, I doubt water plays a part, however.
188482
I don't really know, but a coworker of mine had that problem. He thinks it was because after his shower he would shake it from an end to get water drops off. I haven't had any problem with mine and I have worn it pretty much constantly for 8 months now.
134068
As far as I know, there is no warranty. However, I purchased these over a year ago and they are still in good condition, usually these bands loose the resistance after a while. I guess it also depends on the seller if a warranty is issued; try reaching out to the seller to find out.
2198516
I had to buy a new band for it. It broke the first day that I had it on and almost lost it.
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....
1475783
You have to send it back to get repaired. There are small plastic clasps that are attached to the watch itself that hold the strap on. The strap can't be replaced without breaking these. My watch fell off my wrist after these clasps corroded and fell apart. The cost to get it repaired would have been about half the original cost of the watch. I switched to Garmin instead and have had it twice as long with no issues.
2045477
I wish I could help you. I have the same problem and have not been able to find help on-line. I reset it a couple times but that did not solve the problem. Fitbit has a phone number but all I get is a recorded message 1 877 623 4997. Good luck!
551628
Mine broke after about a month. started with blue.. it broke went to red and it broke (green is too light for me)I purchased the 4 band set from home complete. They feel thicker and as of yet they haven't broke.
2034930
I believe they would last until the elasticity in the band becomes too weak to apply enough pressure. I have not had any wear out yet.
579288
Might have bad unit. I have owned two of these. Have done 3 piece bands in small settings, no problem !
61887
BamDoc, this is right from the Aria Manual~ http://help.fitbit.com/resource/manual_aria_en_US.
1785259
Yes I have had this problem, I had these beats for about a year when I dropped them on a hard floor. The headband snapped.
195929
Have you tried to post in the fitbit forum? On their website, it has a forum where you could post. Not sure if you have to sin up or not to post. I bet Amy would be happy to have it back.
714195
I've never has that issue personally. The band stays on pretty well and when I have removed it myself it didn't cause any issues when putting back on.
1292946
I one I received does not have a reset little hole. If I have a problem with the software locking up, I charge the little computer and wipe the software on my computer then go to the App store and download another fitbit app. That seems to solve the problem for me. Hope it helps.
82626
I got the older production and it did not. But i had no problem with the band coming loose at all. I am using fitbit charge now.
376359
Have you contacted the Fitbit company directly. They are very helpful and may be able to help you out with problem.
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