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I was wondering how long do fitbits last before they die, in terms of steps and length of ownership.
I currently own a Fitbit Flex for about 18 months and have logged over 5.5 Million steps. I'm on my 3rd band. I was thinking about upgrading to a charge HR since they have a $50 trade in promotion at the microsoft store. I like the automatic sleep function on the Charge HR, but don't like that you can't change the band.
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10-29-2018
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MarreFitbit
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Hi everyone! Good to see you in the Community Forums! 🙂
@CoffeeNell, thanks for your question. At the moment, the limited warranty remains as one year and two years for users in the European Union and we don't have any information on it being extended.
@ecowan, I'm sorry to hear that. At the moment, you're already out of warranty, so a replacement wouldn't be possible. Most likely, our team can offer a discount on the purchase of a new tracker. Is this something you might be interested in?
@MarkH1, unfortunately, if you're already out of warranty and our team has already offered a discount, I don't think there would be other options available.
If you guys have more questions, I'm here to help!
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10-29-2018 15:30 - last edited on 11-14-2019 16:07 by LiliyaFitbit
10-29-2018 15:30 - last edited on 11-14-2019 16:07 by LiliyaFitbit
Wasn’t wondering about extending the warranty just extending the longevity of the device. Why aren’t FitBits built to last?
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10-30-2018 00:48
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What kind of discount does one receive?
10-30-2018 05:45 - last edited on 11-14-2019 16:07 by LiliyaFitbit
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25% off older products (not Fitbit Charge 3). When I complained they
offered me 40% on a very high end tracker...was going to cost me about $250
(after discount) to replace my 18 month old Charge 2 (which cost me
$150)...more than I was willing to spend on a tracker that likely wasn't
going to last more than 18 months. --
(Google Inbox)
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10-30-2018 08:13 - last edited on 11-14-2019 16:07 by LiliyaFitbit
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Depends on who you talk to but my experience is 10-20% off a new FitBit.
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Thank you all for getting back!
Our team is always striving to use durable materials to build the Fitbit trackers, however, as with most electronics, daily usage and how a they are used has a big influence on how long they will last. To ensure that you will get the most out of your tracker, I can suggest checking the wear and care guide here and take these tips into consideration.
Now, when it comes to the discounts offered, I don't have much information on this. This is handled directly by our Support Team who is in charge to evaluate your current warranty status and offer the available alternatives in the moment which could be subject to change.
Any other question you may have, let me know!
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10-30-2018 13:19
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11-08-2018 06:36
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Nice to see that you're digging into the Forums @MarkH1 and @lumpypotatoes.
Sorry for the issues with your Fitbit. Thanks for the feedback, it's very important to us to have your thoughts in regards our product and your customer support interactions. Fitbit is always trying to provide great products and customer experience. Each scenario is different, but I think that you can use the option available according to your warranty information, as it was mentioned by our support team.
We don't want to create frustration in our customers. Fitbit has been designed to provide motivation and help you to reach your daily goals to success. Please know that we provide feedback to our team based on community posts and we are always working on improving our devices and overall environment based on what you share here.
Thank you for your understanding.
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11-17-2018 01:24
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My Flex recently died after tracking my steps for more than 4 years.
Looking for an upgrade but unable to decide.
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Flex 1: September 2015-May 2016
Alta HR: May 2016-Present
Ionic: October 2017-Present
Versa: June 2018-Present
Charge 3: October 2018-Present
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Congratulations...sounds like you were one of the lucky ones.
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11-21-2018 07:50
11-21-2018 07:50
Thanks for sharing your input @MarkH1, @RoboMofo and @DramaQueenDiva.
Thanks for your feedback. Be sure to support the idea I mentioned above, it is a great way to make your voice heard.
Let me know if you have any further question
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11-30-2018 05:55
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My second Surge has just passed away, each one lasted 18 months, I like the idea of a Fitbit tracking device, but I would expect something like this to last at least 3 years, and should be warranteed for 2 years.
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YojanaFitbit
With all the comments you would think FitBit would respond to this issue but when they do it’s about discounts and buying new ones at a discount. Not once has a moderator said this is an issue they are working on. Lame
Elizabeth N.
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