Replacement Bands, Screen Protectors, and Other Accessories for The Ionic

[CopperWolf808]

I posted this in another thread but thought I'd also make a seperate post just for this subject so we can all share where to get accessories for the Ionic.

☆ Bands ☆

Solid Stainless Steel $21.99 / Free Shipping

Comes in rose gold, gold, silver, and black.

Magnetic Milanese Loop Stainless Steel Replacement Bands $11.88 - $12.88 / Free Shipping

Colors are: Black, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold, Rose Gold w/ Rhinestones. There are some that you can remove the links without a tool.

☆ Full Body/Screen Protector ☆

Skinomi TechSkin Full Coverage + Screen Protector $12.95 + $3 Shipping

Those are just a few for now.

& If anyone wants to add to this thread, for any other accessories they find. So we could just come on this thread to look what others have posted and we don't have to keep searching all across the web. It would be super helpful and appreciated! 

[racertempo]

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@racertempo wrote:

I also ordered this one (below) , taking a chance as this one is shipping from China.

 I'll post pics and a review once they are here. 

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Well, like I said, it is always a major risk ordering from China. 

Yesterday they emailed and asked if I had recieved the silver band.  I told told them "you have tracking and can see the same as I can, that it has not even reached the USA yet".

This morning I woke to this email:

Sorry for the inconvenience that caused you.
I just double checked it is lost on the way to you,We would like to resend it to you.Do you think it is OK for you?
Sorry again for the trouble.
Thanks in advance for your kindness and understanding, Thank you.
Looking forward to your early reply.

So back to USA only moving forward, be warned everyone. 

[N8teGee]

Yes China shipping can be very painful. I guess there is still a chance it will show up at some point though. I agree though, UK shipping is a must for me. 

[mikep87]

I am very happy with a strap I bought - I actually bought this sports band and the official fitbit sports band and much preferred this, it looks better, feels better and I love it - the fitbit sports band is much better than the regular one that comes with the device but the material is still not as comfortable as this one!

I also got this clear bang frame which I really like and actually enhances the appearance of the frame in my opinion as well as protecting it!

I've had bad experiences with two different lots of screen protectors which were the standard kind that I used with no problems for my charge 2 but these just really struggled to stick and when they did the bubbles were terrible so I'm giving it one last shot for now with a wet application method one - if that doesn't work I'll wait and see if any better ones come along in the future!

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[SunsetRunner]

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@Serg1977 wrote:

3rd party accessories for Fitbit Ionic:

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Wow, thanks for the links.  Right off the bat, in the first one, I found this:

A proper charging STAND for the Ionic.  The original charging "bit" is so small that it's a bit easy to "lose" -- take it off and it flies away, drops off the table, or whatever.  I've always tried to attach it to something its magnet will latch onto, for safe-keeping.  This ought to stay put, and presumably I'll be able to use any length of USB cable, which would be nice.  I just ordered one -- I'll report back with a quick review once I get my hands on it.

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[SunsetRunner]

I can also give you a quick review of this "magnetic clasp" band:

I was concerned that the magnet wouldn't be powerful enough to hold while wearing long-sleeve shirts, taking coats on and off, etc.  And overall, it held pretty well.  But, I'd have to say that it didn't quite hold "consistently" enough for me.  Part of the Ionic concept is holding the watch to your wrist in a manner that allows the heart rate sensor to work properly.  And from my experience, the Ionic couldn't provide accurate heart rate readings if it was on the loose side -- I tightened my traditional band up one notch since it was fitting a bit loose, and that put the accuracy spot-on with some hospital-grade pulse oximeters I use on a regular basis.  And that's where the magnetic band is just a bit sub-optimal -- it allows the fit to vary a little bit, which can reduce the accuracy of the heart rate function.

Also, after a couple of weeks (or however long it was), the magnetic band started "coming loose" from the Ionic itself -- it didn't fall off, but it was definitely starting to come undone.  That's when I returned to a different band -- actually a replacement band similar to the original OEM band, which fits me very well.  So, once again, the magnetic band just "wasn't for me."  Also, it was pretty astonishing -- the magnetic band is much, MUCH heavier than the plastic composite bands.  The difference was very noticeable when I changed back to the plastic band.

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[SunsetRunner]

@SunsetRunner - Thanks for the excellent review. I hope you also shared this on Amazon. 

I would like to add one more concern about the Magnetic Clasp band. For anyone who has a pacemaker or a spinal cord stimulator, check with your doctor first. I have a stimulator and learned the lesson the hard way - not with this product specifically, but with magnets on or near my hands/neck. It definitely interfered with the current from the stimulator. 

[Serg1977]

Fitbit Ionic accessories store | Replacement bands for Ionic - 50+ 3rd party leather, silicone and stainless steel bands for Fitbit Ionic.

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[TheAcornWarrior]

So still no band with an exact color match for "smoke grey" case of fitbit ionic?  Sort of annoying how fitbit makes a this unable to match with any metal band on the market. (reply @ my name , if you wish to) 

[Serg1977]

Large and small replacement bands for for "smoke grey" case of Fitbit Ionic - 

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[Johnne]

love this case for my new fitbit watch:

[CopperWolf808]

So I ended up getting those clear case/bumpers for my Ionic and I took it off to clean and after I seen that it was turning that yellowish tint that I was worried about it doing. I examined the back of my Ionic and there was a line where the case/bumper ends. I thought it was build up of dead skin (I know gross but being realistic) or dirt or something but it wouldn't come off even with alcohol! I have somewhat of OCD and even a little line like that irritates the hell out of me and just knowing that its there.  Mind you,  I had gotten it a little under a month and have not worn it for the full time that I got it plus that its already turning so I am going returning it. 

I will update with pictures later. 

[TheAcornWarrior]

@SteviK, is that black case band look like  yours? I just got one like it, as i like the fully blacked out military look it gives.  (do you have a picture of yours)   How's it holding up?

[SteviK]

@TheAcornWarrior it looks a lot like the one I have, but mine is blue. I do not have a photo, and have only worn it a couple of times so far.

[BradPitt]

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@SteviK wrote:

I just found this:

https://www.amazon.com/SnowCinda-Shock-proof-Shatter-resistant-Protective-Resistant/dp/B075XLB7L8

But the reviews are from another product, so not sure about it. It seems that the seller has gotten a lot of good reviews though, and the order would be fulfilled by Amazon.

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I like your recommended screen protector but I already got IQ Shield liquid skin full coverage screen protector yesterday.

And I love it, It is easy to apply if you followed the included instructions. I didn't face any trouble at all. And here you can also explore some best screen protectors for Fitbit Ionic smartwatch.

[bbomb]

Do you have the link to this one?

[SunsetRunner]

I thought I'd post an update regarding the inexpensive third-party bands I bought on Amazon.  I probably linked to them, earlier.  At any rate, it has been "a bust."  One of them would start getting a little loose, and making a little mechanical noise, so I popped that off and tried the other one I bought (both were composite/plastic things).  The second one worked just fine for a month or so, and then one day it absolutely disintegrated -- the part that attaches to the Ionic fell to pieces, and also fell off the end of the band, itself.  So, I'm back to my original Fitbit band, and I ordered a couple of new ones from Fitbit.  Thankfully, the one that flew apart did so while I was sitting at my table, and not out walking around somewhere.  But I'm not very likely to trust any third-party bands for quite some time....

[N8teGee]

Thanks for the update @SunsetRunner. I'm always skeptical when buying third party accessories, especially when it comes to bands and attachments. That's not to say there isn't any good ones about, but it's best to be careful with these things. 

[Uruzu5]

the bumper made the button difficult to press.

[Serg1977]

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[raghuvirgupta]

For my Ionic, I love to buy different replacement bands. Some that match my outfit while some that charm my personality when adorned on special occasions. Leather bands are my favorite.