Tips to change Charge 6 wristbands

[K-Mac]

I was having significant trouble changing out my brand new Charge 6 wristband so I consulted these forums.  None of the advice and instructions on these Forums are applicable to the Charge 6. 

You do not have to put anything down the slots i.e. fingernail, screwdrive blade.  It is as easy as putting your fingernail on the side ot the plastic lever between the end of the wristband and where it meets the back of the watch.  Just pull it to towards the wristband and twist ever so easily.  Hope this helps anyone from damaging their new Charge 6 or becoming frustrated and bring it back.

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi there, @K-Mac.

Thanks for the detailed post, and sharing a picture of your Charge 6. I'm glad you were able to change the wristband, and I'm sure your post will help other community members.

In case you have some spare time, I'd like to invite you to visit our Health & Wellness board where you can start your own topics, find great tips and encouragement from other members, and make new friends. Have a good one!

[CDVanGo]

Very helpful and very simple. Thank you very much!

[LizzyFitbit]

Welcome on board, @CDVanGo.

I'm happy to hear that the steps suggested by our friend helped you out! I hope you can continue enjoying the experience with your Charge 6, and crushing many more goals!

By the way, check out our Health & Wellness board where you can make new friends and start your own topics.

[etaktac]

Hi Lizzy — I see exactly how this needs to be done, but it does not come off easily, and I (just having gotten my Charge 6) don’t yet know how durable it is. After I pull the tab, should I be hearing a click to indicate that it’s safe to remove the band? I literally got this yesterday, and am horrified at how much less easy/intuitive it is than changing bands on previous models. The little plastic tab does not inspire confidence in its ability to withstand changing bands while I’m doing it the first time; every day for years seems impossible.

[KatherineNY]

It certainly does feel a little flimsy!  It's exactly my thinking.  I switched to a fabric strap that you slip on instead of open on the strap ends to remove or put on to wear, all that stretch pressure will be on the locking mechanism on the device.

You won't hear a click on release since pulling on the tab is pulling up the hook to allow you to pull off the strap.  Inserting a strap on the other hand you will hear it click into place.

[LizzyFitbit · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the forums, @etaktac. @KatherineNY It's good to see you here.

Thanks for sharing your feedback, as well as your tips to change the bands. While I understand your thoughts, please know the wristband was made to resist whenever you're unhooking it from the device, or attaching it again. Nevertheless, if you noticed any defect or damage on it, please get in touch with our Support team in order to receive further assistance.

In addition to this, make sure to always follow our instructions to change the band as well as keep it clean on a regular basis.

[donra2002]

I got it! Thanks

[LizzyFitbit]

Welcome on board, @donra2002.

You're welcome, I'm glad the suggestions shared in this thread were of help. By the way, I'd like to invite you to visit our Health & Wellness board where you’ll find great tips and encouragement from other members.

Happy Holidays!

[Cmm2104]

Thank you for this! I've been trying to push that darn button down for 20 minutes now! Broke both my thumb nails 🙄 after reading your directions, it took me 10 seconds 

[KatherineNY]

@Cmm2104  It's not so much a push down on the tab to release more of a push to the side (push towards the outer end of the device).

[LizzyFitbit]

Welcome to the forums, @Cmm2104. @KatherineNY Thanks for your help!

@Cmm2104 I'm glad you were able to change your bands, and thanks for following the tips shared in this thread. I also appreciate your feedback regarding our help article. We're always working to improve our services, and comments like yours help us to make that happen.

I hope both of you have a great weekend ahead!