Is the Charge 2 waterproof

[Reneemay]

Hi I would like to know if the charge 2 is waterproof if I go for a swimming 

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[SunsetRunner]

No, the Charge 2 is NOT waterproof.

[JohnnyRow · Accepted solution]

From the manual:

"Water Resistant
Splash proof. Do not shower with the device or
submerge it in water."

[Reneemay]

Thank you

[VigWithABlaze]

I accidentally left my charge 2 in my track pants and my wife put them in the washing machine and dryer. However it survived the whole process unaffected! I’m still using it no issues whatsoever, just got lucky I guess.

[Aryal]

Swim with mine all the time never have had an issue!

[Lml3650]

I do dishes with mine on all the time and also wear in pool have never had a problem

[Anna_Kesselman]

I would say that it is waterproof. Ive accidentally put mine in the laundry machine and it came out (clean) working perfectly fine. 😂

[MasterOfSteps]

No, it is not waterproof. However, I did not know about it and took a shower and swam with it (including some diving up to 3m) over the last year and nothing has happened.

[AlvaroFitbit]

@Anna_Kesselman @MasterOfSteps A warm welcome to our Community! I would like to clarify that the Charge 2 isn't waterproof. According to the help site: "All Fitbit trackers and watches are water-resistant, which means they are rain-proof and splash-proof and can stand up to even the sweatiest workout. You can swim or shower with select Fitbit devices".

It is great that your tracker wasn't damaged after an accidental splash or submersion but please be careful so you don't damage it.

Let me know how it goes!

[BethanyA0982]

I wear mine in the shower, swimming and doing the dishes for 2 years now. And never had an issue  

[AlvaroFitbit]

@BethanyA0982 Welcome! Thanks for being part of our Community! Wow thank you for sharing your experience. You have a tough little tracker with you. Still please take the appropriate precautions to avoid damaging it since it isn't recommended you wear your tracker for these activities you mentioned.

I'll be around!

[Erin_Cradden]

My friend has a Fitbit charge 2 and swims with it all the time and it has never buffered

[AlvaroFitbit]

@Erin_Cradden It's great to see that you've visited the Fitbit Community! Thank you for your feedback and sorry for the late reply. Are you sure it is a Charge 2? It could be a Flex 2 or even a Versa or a newer Charge 3 that can be used while swimming. The Charge 2 could be damaged if your friend wear's it while swimming also it doesn't have the ability to detect swim sessions.

I'll be around.

[Ceegurl33]

I have been showering with mine on everyday for the last 2 weeks with no issues, but now I will start taking it off...thought it was waterproof..I love it so I don't want to risk damaging it.

[AlvaroFitbit]

@Ceegurl33 Thanks for being part of our Community! 

Thank you for sharing your experience. Please do take care of your Charge 2. As you mentioned the tracker isn't water resistant or proof so it isn't recommended that you bathe with it. 

I'll be around.

[Fresca17]

Hi I forgot to take it off and swam with a Charge 2 and no problems. I've had mine over 4 years its definitely a Charge 2!

[Mungin66]

Same! Washed mine accidentally and it works fine.  It also has a crack on the face. Thought it was done for sure.  But it’s still working. 

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome to the Fitbit  Community, @Mungin66. Thank you for letting us know that your Charge 2 is still working. Mine is still working too and I'm not that careful while washing my hands.

I'd like to invite you to visit our Discussions board where you can share your experiences, meet people and create new topics.

Have a nice day. 

[Camprob]

Do NOT go swimming with it. I used my watch in the pool and like after a month of swimming my screen went crazy and it broke and shutdown