Is the Versa waterproof?

[faerieflyinfree]

I have seen other topics, however, they are more talking about the Ionic. I'd like to see if anyone has actually gone swimming or showered (doubt the latter) with the Versa on and how did it fair?

I can see with the Ionic the states aren't super accurate however I am not too worried about the stats. I am more wondering about the device itself. Any issues or complications with it post swim or during the swim. I have only had mine a couple of days and have yet to get the guts to sink it.

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[Sarasoda]

Even so, notice in my previous comment where I said the confusion comes from....that the customer service rep from Fitbit said she does NOT recommend swimming with the Versa. Even though the website says that you can swim with it.


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[KB9WNS]

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@SeleneD wrote:

Yes the Versa is waterproof, you can also swim with it on. All FitBits are water resistant except for the Zip. But only some of the fit bits are swim proof up to fifty meters. I swim with the Versa a lot. I only take it off when I charge it.

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The Blaze is splash resistant and cannot be submerged.

[tesrusch]

I am living proof that Versa is Not waterproof . It died few hours after swimming for two minutes in my backyard pool. Heart Rate sensors died and stopped counting the minutes of activity. Got it Mothers Day! Back to Kohls by first week of June! Resets and tech supports did not help!

[tesrusch]

Mine died too just like yours

[Jnsneid]

Call tech support. They will replace it

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[vvaibhav]

Can anyone comment if replaced versa watches work fine and there has been some known issue in initial lot of watches getting dead during swimming.

Mine got dead after first swimming session. I have asked for replacement and now a bit curious if i should try swimming with replaced watch or not.

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@Jnsneid wrote:
Call tech support. They will replace it

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[Jnsneid]

I just got my replacement. I’ll let you know

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[SunsetRunner]

this is my replacement.. Although the first one was replaced because of battery issue

I have been swimming with my watch every day for the last 2 weeks.. and i shower with it too..

and its running beautifully.. except for the sleep tracking.. 

[tesrusch]

No do not swim on your replacement watch. I mine died at the first swim. I sent it back to the retailer (Kohl’s). Planning to get a different one.


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[tesrusch]

So it’s doing Beautiful except sleep tracking...

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[SunsetRunner]

yes..
Although since i changed band.. from the crappy original versa band
the last two nights it has been tracking sleep well.. so.. who knows..
maybe the old band was just to stiff
I also have a screen protector

So.. yes.. everything for me works.. I go running and walking and it
detects and works well. the gps works welll

will see in a few days about the sleep tracking

[Pastorleslie]

I swim daily no problems.  Works great.

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[Pastorleslie]

Agree with your comments, it works great for swimming

[Lauren121893]

Then why is there a swimming tracker if it's only water resistant 

[SeleneD]

The Versa is Water proof. And the swimming feature works great  for me! I swim with my Versa all the time.

[Swimwatch]

Well I bought it today - set it up for swim went swimming it performed well - dried It as soon as got out pool. Now can’t get it out of swim mode or move to left or right. Agggh any ideas anyone? 

[SunsetRunner]

you can try rebooting..

left button and bottom right button..

hold

it will reboot

[Swimwatch]

This has just happened to my Versa it’s not working despite being fully charged and working fine during swim. Disappointed brand new today!

[Swimwatch]

Wow you genius it’s worked!

Thank you and going swimming in it again! 

[SunsetRunner]

i use mine daily in my pool.. i love it..

i never take if off other then for charging

even shower with it..