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What Fitbit devices can track open water swimming?

‎09-29-2021 13:40 - last edited on ‎09-30-2021 17:46 by Fitbit Moderator

‎09-29-2021 13:40 - last edited on ‎09-30-2021 17:46 by Fitbit Moderator

I'm looking to buy my first fitbit. I would like something that can track open water swimming. Which models would be suitable for this? I would prefer a tracker e.g. charge or luxe rather than smartwatch versions due to the smaller size. Thank you for your help.

 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

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‎09-29-2021 13:50

‎09-29-2021 13:50

https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/find-your-fit is a way to find the perfect style for you.

Stepping in the U.S.A. since September 2013. Android 14

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‎09-29-2021 14:16

In response to Odyssey13

‎09-29-2021 14:16

Thanks, I had looked at that but it didn't specifically ask which sports it would be used for. I have heard some trackers/smartwatches only count pool laps, whereas others can also track open water, but I can't find which category fitbits fall in to. The quiz didn't actually ask which activities it would be used for so I'm still not entirely confident of the results.

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‎09-30-2021 13:25

In response to Eisbaerx

‎09-30-2021 13:25

@Eisbaerx Fitbit devices don't support open water swimming. No device meets this criteria.

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‎09-30-2021 18:18 - edited ‎07-22-2023 10:28

In response to t.parker

‎09-30-2021 18:18 - edited ‎07-22-2023 10:28

@Eisbaerx Welcome to the Community Forums. @Odyssey13 and @t.parker It's good to see you here and thanks for your help.

@Eisbaerx Thanks for your interest in our Fitbit devices and your feedback about the Find your Fit quiz. As you may know, we have different devices that are water-resistant to 50 meters and some of them can automatically track your swim activities, while others have the Exercise app to manually start and stop the tracking. To find more details, check this help article.

In regards to your other question, while our Fitbit devices don't support open water, you may still see an estimated number of lengths when swimming.

 
Hope this helps.
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‎07-12-2023 08:59

In response to t.parker

‎07-12-2023 08:59

Our Fitbit app has an open water function and tracks your distance. It is available for Sense and Versa 3.

https://swim-trainer.online/

 

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‎07-22-2023 10:33

In response to pst_mul

‎07-22-2023 10:33

Hi there, @pst_mul.

Thanks for joining this thread and letting us know about this app which allows you to track open water swimming. For the ones interested, you can also go to the Fitbit app, tap your Sense or Versa 3 image, tap Gallery and look for Swim Trainer.

@pst_mul In case you have some spare time, check out our Health & Wellness board where you will find great tips and encouragement from other members. Have a great rest of the day!

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