What does the Fitbit Charge HR do?

The Charge HR is Fitbit’s step-counting band, plus a round-the-clock heart-rate tracker. It tracks sleep at night, exercise during the day, and active heart-rate levels when resting or working out, and it syncs with nearly every major smartphone and computer on the planet.

How old is the Fitbit Charge HR?

Fitbit Charge HR Announced in October 2014 and released in early January 2015, the Charge HR is similar to the Charge, with an additional heart-rate monitor. With this addition, the 7-day battery life is reduced to 5 days.

What’s the difference between fitbit charge and Fitbit Charge HR?

The first difference you’ll notice in design between the Charge HR and 2 is the screen: the 1.5-inch OLED display means the Charge 2 has more room to play with, while the HR’s is significantly smaller with just enough space to display one bit of information at a time.

What Fitbits are discontinued?

Today, Fitbit also killed off four wearables: the Alta (released February 2016), Alta HR (released March 2017), Flex 2 (released October 2016), and Zip (released September 2012). It’s the new Inspire and Inspire HR that are really doing the damage here.

Can I shower with my Fitbit Charge HR?

No, it is not meant to get wet, but it is sweat resistant and you can wear it while washing your hands and stuff, but it shouldn’t be submerged in water. It is not meant to get wet. They even recommend wiping it down after an intense workout from sweat! It’s sweat resistant, but not waterproof.

Does Fitbit Charge HR have GPS?

Neither Charge model has GPS, though, so if you want to track your workouts accurately (without taking your phone with you) you’ll need the Fitbit Ionic.

Which is better Fitbit Inspire HR or Charge 4?

Overall, it’s worth it to save some money and skip on some features with the Inspire HR. You’ll still get plenty of extras with it and will be able to do most, if not all, of your fitness tracking. However, if the extra features will be useful to you, definitely go for the Fitbit Charge 4.

Is fitbit charge obsolete?

Hi, @bgkage , while the Charge is being discontinued (replaced by the new Alta), Fitbit will continue to support the device through the software, and support Charge users via Customer Support in the usual way. So don’t worry! And enjoy your new Charge!

What model Fitbit is being recalled?

Devices affected: This recall involves only the Fitbit Ionic smartwatch. The device has a 1.4-inch color LCD screen and a polyurethane band. To identify the model, look for the model number (FB503) on the back of the device under the “CE” mark and above the clasp near where the band attaches.

What is the lifespan of a Fitbit battery?

Battery Health The average Fitbit can last for about five days on a single charge if used in moderation. What is this? The more you use it and the more apps you put on it, the quicker the battery will drain.

Is the Fitbit HR accurate?

The Fitbit Charge HR was accurate 84 percent of the time, and the Basis Peak was accurate 83 percent of the time. The researchers found that the harder someone exercised, the less accurate the trackers were. Fitbit tended to underestimate the heart rate, while the Basis overestimated it.

How long does Fitbit Charge HR battery last?

about 5 days
The Charge HR is the cheapest model with a heart rate monitor and has a battery life of about 5 days. The heart rate monitor is obviously has a significant effect on the battery life, but fear not! There are a few tips to help your power drain slower: Tap your Charge HR less often.