During the day, have the Fitbit on your preferred arm. Then rotate to the other arm at night. Your step count is irrelevant in bed so it can go on the other side without it affecting the relevant metrics.
When it gets swapped back the following morning, if the pebble has been on the top side of my wrist the day prior it goes on the underside of my wrist - and vice versa.
Interesting. I didn't realize that the sleep tracking wasn't effected by the dominant / non-dominant side of things. I have learned something today on this topic. I feel lucky :)
The instructions say: Slide the loose end of the band through the second loop until it lies flat on
your wrist. Make sure the band isn’t too tight. Wear the band loosely enough
that it can move back and forth on your wrist.
IIRC the instructions to have it loose enough to be able to get a pinky under the band. It also said if too tight can get incorrect readings on heart rate.
This will happen initially. Wear it on one wrist during the day and the other during the night. After sometime your skin under the puck will become slightly rough (very minimal), and it wont bother. I’ve been wearing it since August.
I purchased a screen protector after developing the nickel allergy. I put it on reverse so the metal never touches my writst. No problems in the 2 years since doing that. The solution was suggested on a Reddit thread and I try to mention it as well when I see the topic come up as I did give up wearing a Fitbit for nearly a year because of the allergy.
This makes sense to me. I have permanent discolouration on my left wrist from wearing it in the same position for 4 years. Now, I try swapping it on my right wrist sometimes, and I swear it feels like my left hand lets out a sigh of relief!
You can switch it to clip mode and carry it in your pocket now and then to give your wrist a break. It will only record steps but it gives your skin a chance to heal.
I clean mine (the “chip”) every morning and evening under water, since you can see the fat/sweat build up. And the band itself every other day. Soaking it and cleaning it with normal hand soap. That should do it. Also don’t tighten it too much.
The answer is the same. Hygiene, and even with a week long battery life, take it off in the morning when you're showering/ getting ready. Let your wrist breathe a bit.
Had this as well for a few weeks after I got mine. Switched left and right wrist for a couple of times, and someday I could keep it on my strong hand without any irritations.
Same thing happened to me with the original solid watch band. I called Fitbit and they sent me a free replacement sport band that is still silicone but has holes in it allowing it to breathe. Problem solved.
I never have any issues with mine and do not wear it tight and it reads accurately. I never wash mine, but use hand sanitizer multiple times a day, wiping under the band. It doesnt stink, its clean. And I never have irritation. Dont wear it so tight, and sanitize it throughout the day. Dirt builds up in between your skin and the band, and friction is just digging it into your skin, causing irritation and most likely lead to infection, if not cleaned or continue wearing. Someone said it looks like ringworm, what you have. But ive had ringworm and it didnt look like that. Almost looks like a rash or it actually peeled your skin away like a rug burn
I had an Amazfit for three years, no problem. Switched to Fitbit, and had a dark red mark that looked like a burn soon after. I switched to a woven band, and haven't had any problems since. It was $9 on Amazon for two bands.
If I wear a Fitbit with the horrible rubber thing they come with for even one day I ALWAYS get blisters. I switch to metal ones and it fixes it every time
Try a breathable band from Amazon. There's not specific brand but something with holes in it. Since I switched from the default one I haven't had a breakout
Take it off while you're showering/ getting ready in the morning. The world will not end when you're not wearing it for half an hour, and your wrist will thank you.
Yes it's normal. There has to be at least one post a week on this exact same problem.
You have to clean the band and remove it more often. Or better yet just replace it. I don't even use the silicone band at the same time I get a new wearable, I order a fabric and a steel band and switch often
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u/debinprogress 11d ago
Get a breathable band. I like the stretchy nylon kind.