My new Fitbit Charge 6 the battery drains quickly

[dbg1428]

I’ve had my new Charge 6 for 3 weeks and the battery drains quickly.  Why is this?  I thought the Charge 6 had a longer battery life.  Yesterday it was charged 100%, a day later it’s down to 57%. My Charge 3 had a longer battery life.  

Reasons?  

[EstuardoFitbit]

Hello there @dbg1428, it is nice to see you around the community. 

I'm glad to see you take the time to share your questions with us, I'll be happy to assist you.  

The initial battery life of your Charge 6 can last up to 7 days, but this can vary depending on usage.

Here's a breakdown of how different features affect battery life:

• Always-on display: Up to 3 days
• Built-in GPS continuously: Up to 5 hours

Please take a look at the following article to better understand and know other factors that can affect your device's battery: Can I extend my Fitbit device's battery life?

[VickiB0596]

I have had my charge 6 for 5 months.  FIrst 4 months i only had to charge it every 7-8 days.  Now I have to charge it once a day.  The reviews I read are that these batteries are JUNK>  This will absolutely be my last fitbit 

[EstuardoFitbit]

Hello there @VickiB0596, welcome to the Community. 

I understand your frustration. It's definitely not ideal to have to charge your Charge 6 more frequently than you initially experienced. We strive to deliver long-lasting battery life in our products, and feedback like yours helps us identify areas for improvement.

If you've already tried the suggestions above and your battery life hasn't improved, please feel free to contact our Support Team. They can offer additional troubleshooting steps and explore warranty options if your device is still covered.

[RiekoC]

Hello @dbg1428 @VickiB0596 

When my Charge 5 started having rapid battery drain, I restarted and recharged my device multiple times over several days. As soon as I noticed the battery% had a big drop, I restarted and put my Fitbit on the charger, often doing this multiple times in a day. This process eventually got my Charge 5 "unstuck" and the battery life went back to lasting 6-7 days. Although there's no guarantee that this will work with a Charge 6, it might be worth a try.