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Does the Charge 5 work if it is in a pocket?

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‎04-06-2022 17:31

‎04-06-2022 17:31

My wrist is very small and Charge 5 is very large on it.  Does it work in a pocket or does it have to be on a wrist?  How about on the underside on my wrist instead of the top of it?

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‎04-06-2022 19:01

‎04-06-2022 19:01

In pocket it will count steps, perhaps better than on wrist but cannot get any heart rate data so probably better to turn 'heart rate' off in Settings.  It would still calculate calories, I guess from steps, but could not use heart rate so possibly not as accurately.

Under side of wrist - don't know - just try it and see if you get reasonable heart rate readings.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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