05-17-2023
14:29
- last edited on
05-19-2023
10:07
by
MarreFitbit
05-17-2023
14:29
- last edited on
05-19-2023
10:07
by
MarreFitbit
A few days ago my screen stopped responding to taps. It still lights up, but I can't toggle through the stats or look at any screen except the clock screen. I contacted Support and tried the reset and also tried to change my clock face. Neither worked. Surprise, surprise, my fitbit is just out of warranty. I bought it in March of last year and contacted support regarding this issue a few days ago. I have been a loyal FitBit customer for many years. This is my 6th or 7th tracker to be replaced. They always seem to last until just outside of the warranty period. I have been offered 35% off of a new tracker, but I think I am going to switch companies. Trackers should last for more than a year. I made sure to take care of this one. I hardly take it off, but it hasn't been dropped or banged against anything. The premium features are a joke and not worth the price per year that fitbit is charging. They took away the coolest feature in not having challenges anymore. I finally wised up and bought the extended warranty through All State. Trying to file a claim has been a huge hassle, but I finally managed to do it. I wonder if they don't make it difficult so that people will just get so frustrated and give up. It sure felt that way, but I don't like to be cheated and persisted. I'm sad to go as I liked the Charge's features and the data it provides me. Other trackers are more expensive, but I am hoping that they will be more reliable and last longer.
Moderator Edit: Clarified subject
05-17-2023 18:44
05-17-2023 18:44
You change screens by swiping, not by tapping.
05-17-2023 20:07
05-17-2023 20:07
Both work for me. My problem is getting the screen to turn on. I've basically given up on it.
I feel that the Fitbits have gotten worse, not better, over the years.
05-18-2023 05:59
05-18-2023 05:59
So basically, this is a complaint, not a request for help, which is okay.
05-18-2023 06:02
05-18-2023 06:02
My problem is getting the screen to turn on. Changing screens, once activated, works by swipes or taps, and, for me works fine.
05-18-2023 08:21
05-18-2023 08:21
I can't swipe or tap. Tapping toggles the current screens view to show different metrics.
05-18-2023 08:23
05-18-2023 08:23
Yes. Fitbit's answer for my past several trackers is to give me a discount on a new one. I would like for them to make them more reliable so I don't have to continue to buy a new tracker ever 14 months.