Add an option to lock the Versa's touchscreen.

[Confidentlyella]

is there a way to lock the screen on the versa? I tried to use it to track a boxing workout last night and the boxing glove touched the screen a few times thus pausing my workout! Help appreciated. 

Moderator Edit: Clarified Subject + Format.

[GySgt_Seidell]

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@Confidentlyella wrote:

is there a way to lock the screen on the versa? I tried to use it to track a boxing workout last night and the boxing glove touched the screen a few times thus pausing my workout! Help appreciated. 

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Good Morning @Confidentlyella,

Unfortunately No, but maybe you can reposition the Versa, so that it won't interact with your gloves?  Normally I would say Keep on STEPPING, but in your case I think I'll tweak that to, Keep on BOXING!

[GerardoPandolfi]

And for Fitbit, how can i do to use the Versa in the pool or shower?

In the shower the touchscreen it completely crazy...

[jmg425]

I have the same issue.  Is this something that can be added with an update?  I tried tracking my workout today but it kept pausing.

[MarcoGFitbit]

Hello @Confidentlyella, @GerardoPandolfi and @jmg425, thanks for joining the Fitbit Community, it's great to have you on board. Thanks for your insight @GySgt_Seidell, it's nice to see you around. 

Thanks for bringing this situation to my attention. We really appreciate our members's input and feedback and I would like to thank you for yours. Our team is always looking to improve the Fitbit experience and I would like to encourage you to check @mnadams89's suggested idea to implement this feature in a future update. Feel free to add your vote and comment to this idea, this is the best way to make your voice heard and get the attention from our development team.

Feel free to share your suggestion with your friends and family to add more votes and comments, this is the best way to make your voice heard and get the attention from our development team.

I hope this can be helpful, if there's anything else I can do for you, please feel free to reply.

[jmg425]

The post you mentioned in your email does not address the issue of raised by us. While doing my workout today my watch kept pausing because I would accidentally hit the bottom right button on my Versa.

Also, the description on the website for the Versa mentions adding 15+ exercise modes but mine only has seven. How do you add more?

Thank you,

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[MarcoGFitbit]

Hello @jmg425, thanks for taking the time to reply, I hope you're doing well. 

Thanks for clarifying this for me, for what I understand in the original post, the screen was being woken up because the screen kept being touched but now I understand you're having trouble because the button gets pressed when you're working out. In this case I would like to second what @GySgt_Seidell mentioned and try to use your Versa bit higher on your arm to prevent this from happening. However, I would like to suggest you to check @Sharpypus's suggested idea that is more in line to what you mention. Feel free to add your vote and comment! 

Now, when it comes to what you mentioned about the Versa having 15+ exercise modes. Please note that you can add them to your Exercise Shortcuts by tapping on Account > Versa  > Exercise Shortcuts:

You can have 7 at a time. If 7 exercise shortcuts are already in place and you want to replace one of them, swipe left on the shortcut you want to remove and tap on Delete:

The, tap on "+ Exercise Shortcut" to add another one, then sync your Versa and the exercises will show up on the Exercise app.

I hope this resolves your inquiry, if there's anything else I can do for you, please feel free to reply. 

[jmg425]

I don't see the "+ Exercise Shortcut". Here is a screen shot. 




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[Georgia21]

FITBIT, please can you add an option to lock the screen whilst working out! I can't believe we can't do this already. It is a pain when it keeps pausing. 

[Chilyn]

I have my new versa and I can not believe there is no way to lock the screens. This is a big issue.  It is not only when touching the screen, but when doing push-ups or floor exercise in a hitt training my hand pushes the right buttons and pause the workout.  

Really bad design.  I use it in my right hand for workouts but this doesn’t makes sense. 

[Chris002]

I just bought a Garmin watch for more serious training.  I keep the versa as daily use watch.   Garmin has a nice feature where all the user inputs can be locked to prevent accidental button presses.   Fitbit lacks this feature and so it really can not be trusted even with long sleeves.  It is a serious issue that could be fixed with a simple software update.

[nothinmatr]

Yes please add a lock screen toggle.