While Fitbit devices are water resistant*, it’s not good for your skin to wear a wet band for long
periods of time.
If your elastomer band gets wet—like after sweating or showering—rinse and dry it thoroughly
before putting it back on your wrist.
Be sure your skin is dry before you put your band back on.
Fitbit products are made to be water resistant. Fitbit Ace 2, Charge 3, Flex 2, Ionic, Inspire family
and Versa family can be worn in the lake, the pool or the ocean, and Fitbit Ace can be worn in
the shower. Still, it’s important to thoroughly dry your device and elastomer band and remove
any debris after wear in the water to avoid skin irritation. Please note that non-elastomer
accessories should not be worn in water.
To minimise damage to your tracker or watch, avoid any direct contact with sunscreen or insect
repellent sprays. Remove your device while applying these sprays.
Don’t Wear It Too Tight
Make sure your band isn’t too tight. Wear the band loosely enough that it can move back and
forth on your wrist.
If you use any of our Fitbit trackers or watches with HR tracking, you can get better heart rate
readings during exercise by wearing the band so it’s secure, but not too tight, and wearing it
higher on your wrist (about 2-3 finger widths above your wrist bone). Lower the band on your
wrist and loosen it after exercise.
Give Your Wrist a Rest
Prolonged rubbing and pressure may irritate the skin, so give your wrist a break by removing the
band for an hour after extended wear.
Other Tips
If you have eczema, allergies or asthma, you may be more likely to experience a skin irritation or
allergy from a wearable device.
Whether you have the conditions above or not, if you start to experience redness or skin
irritation on your wrist, remove your device. If symptoms persist longer than 2-3 days of not
using your device, contact a dermatologist.
If you sweat for more than two hours while wearing your Fitbit band, be sure to wash your band
and your wrist using the directions above to avoid skin irritation.
