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Is the Versa waterproof?

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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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@Swimwatch wrote:

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? 


Watch your watch really carefully

 

you might have gotten a dud. it should not freeze after a swim..

if it does again. i would return it and get a new one

I had to do that for my first one cause it would not keep a charge..

 

but very happy other then sleep since i exchange.. 

 

 

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Got it working by rebooting- such good advice in the community- thanks it’s working great and busy setting everything up. Will see what happens next swim time.....

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If your doing water aerobics can you put the setting on workout vs swimming? In other words if your in the water does the setting matter ?

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I use the workout setting for water aerobics. It works fine

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Thank you for responding so quickly! 

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Yes. I went swimming.  Works great.
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That was my experience exactly!

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Is it or isn't okay to swim in a 9 ft. Pool?
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Thank you.

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Yes. I do it everyday
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Mine stopped working after swimming . Had to get a new one... from Kohl’s ( returned the one with broken heart monitor)

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Hello,

 

You'll have to pardon my ignorance, but I need to ask - is the Versa showerproof? I mean, aside from swimming (learning to do that is my NEXT challenge) can I wear it in the shower?

 

 

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@ulyssesred wrote:

Hello,

 

You'll have to pardon my ignorance, but I need to ask - is the Versa showerproof? I mean, aside from swimming (learning to do that is my NEXT challenge) can I wear it in the shower?

 

 


 

 

 yes you can wear it in the shower

 

I dont take mine off ever except for charging

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Hello all, I hope you are doing fine.

 

Regarding everyone inquiry about Fitbit Versa being water resistant, I recommend taking a look at the help article Can I swim or shower with my Fitbit device?.

 

Catch you later. Man Happy

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I love my Versa.
However I would not dare to swim with it.
I tried that one before and returned it because the heart monitor stopped working after swimming with it for two minutes...even after resets factory resets and reboots.
I got a new Versa , giving it another chance. It is working well . In dry conditions...

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I totally get that, but swimming is the whole reason I purchased the Versa..if it's not going to work as advertised, then I'll go back to my Charge 2...so far I've been in the pool 3 times, no issues.. I'll be on vacation and will be in the pool everyday.. I'll let you know how it goes, plus I figured I need to know now so I can return while under warranty if it acts up...

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@KB9WNS wrote:

@Raucksdancer wrote:

I just want to make sure I don’t kill my new Versa! 😜 Can I wear it in the splash section of Sea World?!?!


Per ISO 22810:2010 you can swim, not SCUBA, to 50 meters deep.  For SCUBA you need to buy a certified dive watch.


Ah no. First things first, if you go 50 m deep you are diving. Actually, recreational scuba diving limit is 40m I believe. Second, ISO standard that you're referring to (from 2010) builds on the one from 1990 adding detailed testing procedures and environmental parameters. So yeah submerging your watch in a bowl of water for 1 hour is one of the tests. ☺️ Your brand new watch I would like to add. It does not take into account seal wear off. What does it mean? You can do a few laps in the swimming pool or lake. Then remove and dry. No salt water. No sauna. Etc etc. Unfortunately, some members of this community reported condensation accumulating near the HR sensor (and subsequent death of Versa) after several weeks of swimming. 

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Charge HR, Blaze, Charge 2, Charge 3, Inspire HR, Versa Lite, Versa SE, Aria

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I won’t wear it at the Splash section of sea world. Put it in ziplock bag then go to the splash section. That’s it.

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@Marrrmaduke wrote:

@KB9WNS wrote:

@Raucksdancer wrote:

I just want to make sure I don’t kill my new Versa! 😜 Can I wear it in the splash section of Sea World?!?!


Per ISO 22810:2010 you can swim, not SCUBA, to 50 meters deep.  For SCUBA you need to buy a certified dive watch.


Ah no. First things first, if you go 50 m deep you are diving. Actually, recreational scuba diving limit is 40m I believe. Second, ISO standard that you're referring to (from 2010) builds on the one from 1990 adding detailed testing procedures and environmental parameters. So yeah submerging your watch in a bowl of water for 1 hour is one of the tests. ☺️ Your brand new watch I would like to add. It does not take into account seal wear off. What does it mean? You can do a few laps in the swimming pool or lake. Then remove and dry. No salt water. No sauna. Etc etc. Unfortunately, some members of this community reported condensation accumulating near the HR sensor (and subsequent death of Versa) after several weeks of swimming. 


It is very unlikely anyone can free dive to 50 meters

Agreed, it does not take into consideration seal degradation.

Claiming water resistance to 50 meters on a product not likely to survive repeated submersion is questionable marketing practices and should be taken into consideration when purchasing a product especially a Chinese made product.

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@KB9WNS wrote: 

It is very unlikely anyone can free dive to 50 meters

Agreed, it does not take into consideration seal degradation.

Claiming water resistance to 50 meters on a product not likely to survive repeated submersion is questionable marketing practices and should be taken into consideration when purchasing a product especially a Chinese made product.


Free dive? When did I mention free diving. But it's neither here nor there. Unfortunately, no questionable practices here I'm afraid. Fitbit refers to the same industrial standards that you are referring to. ISO exactly defines what water resistance to 50 m means, and how it is tested. And, it is not dunking 50 m deep. ☺️ It means, swimproof. It also defines the temperatures of water and their changes your device should be able to withstand. Yes, you should be safe to swim. I wouldn't shower though. Not because of water, but because of steam. This is entirely different matter. ☺️ 

Marrrmaduke | Canada
Charge HR, Blaze, Charge 2, Charge 3, Inspire HR, Versa Lite, Versa SE, Aria

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