Fob for Versa

[Tasherrrr]

Hi

Can you get a fob to put the fitbit versa in?  I'll be a student nurse soon and wanted to get a new fitbit but as you can't wear watches wondered if there was a way of using this as a nurse fob watch

Thanks 

Moderator edit: title for clarity 

[AlessFitbit · Accepted solution]

@Tasherrrr Welcome to the Fitbit Community! 

I think this is a great idea and would be super handy for Nursing students! However, at this time, we don't have plans to release this kind of holder for Versa. You can read more about this in this Feature Suggestion, but I hope that doesn't stop you from joining the Versa Fam! 

[binxyboo]

As a nurse, I would LOVE a fob watch strap for the versa.

It's the one thing that is keeping me from buying it as I can currently keep my Fitbit one on my clothing (usually attached to the centre of my bra!!)

If a fob strap was available, I would snap up the versa in an instant!

[Tasherrrr]

My friend bought me a nurse watch off eBay.  It's a big square one.  I realised the clock part pops out and my versa fits perfect. X 

[zoefeighan]

Hi there! Was the watch originally in this fob a round watch?  

[AlvaroFitbit]

@zoefeighan Welcome! It's good that the community is growing! Thank you for your inquiry. This is a third party item not sold by Fitbit. As such we can't really tell you about its materials or durability and it isn't covered by Fitbit's warranty.

Let me know how it goes!

[Kvd1993]

Do you have the link for the product?

[aymeexo]

Does your Fitbit still count your steps with this case on it? X

[felix_jane]

It should do as it senses movement, I currently wear my Fitbit on my belt loop when I’m on shift and it counts my steps 

[Chellenewell]

I really wish there was a nurse fob for the versa too!

[SunsetRunner]

I also found a different solution to this issue. I did not like the original band that came with the Fitbit because I was between two sizes ( 3rd hole too tight but 4th too loose) so I started using a magnetic watchband with my Fitbit Versa (got it from eBay). It simply wraps around and sticks together magnetically and fits me perfectly. But I was asked to be "bare below the elbow" at my new workplace and had to find a way to still use the watch. One of the hooks in the magnetic straps I used was removable. So I got rid of everything except that hook and looped an ID card holder around it. Works just fine. I can hook this into my top or into my belt. 

[meaganem]

hi, what is the link for the square watch? a nurse looking for a friend

[emmaj20]

Hi, could you tell me which strap you bought from EBay? This is a fantastic idea!

[Sinead_K]

Can you link the original strap you used?

[jjaye8]

I would love to know how you did this please. It’s exactly what I’m after:)

[meaganem]

look for a square nursing fob on ebay

[Malone105]

Has there been anymore progress with this. I need a new smartwatch and the only thing stopping me getting the Versa is the lack of a fob strap.. It wouldn't be that hard to do surely? 

[Tracey1205]

I really don't understand why Fitbit don't tap into this market.  All those people who have to be "bare below the elbows" at work; nurses, physios, in fact anyone in healthcare, people working in the food industry, hair dressers - there are so many professions that can't wear a wrist strap. You are missing a whole range of people.  Where are your marketing dept?  Please please, design a fob holder so that I can use my watch while at work as a nurse.

[EmmaJB85]

I currently have my Fitbit on a magnetic strap which goes around ankle at work. I would love to be able to use it as a fob watch though! Like the idea above about it going onto a badge holder, going to try that xxx

[KezLo81]

Thank you so much for sharing this tip!