Let Fitbit die?

[Mns6163]

I plugged my Fitbit up before I used it when I brought it. I got my fitbit on the 18th .Today is the 20th and it is only on 60% so 3 days so far without charging it is awesome! I'm just wondering if I need to let my fitbit die all the way before I charge it or not? 

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

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@Mns6163 wrote:

I plugged my Fitbit up before I used it when I brought it. I got my fitbit on the 18th .Today is the 20th and it is only on 60% so 3 days so far without charging it is awesome! I'm just wondering if I need to let my fitbit die all the way before I charge it or not? 

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I wouldn't let it go below 10%.  There shouldn't be a problem letting it go down all the way but some folks have reported problems getting it started back up so better safe than sorry.

[Mns6163]

Thank you so much!! You are a life saver!! What kind of fitbit do you have?

[SunsetRunner]

I have an Ionic and a Charge 2.  The Ionic uses the exact same Operating System as the Versa.

[Bobled]

Mine made it exactly 5 days with a single charge.  But then it was completely dead.  Spring back to life after about 3 mins on the charger.  

[NellyG]

It is not a good idea to run Lithium Ion batteries down to zero. I know we all do at times, but for better battery life recharge at 10% minimum. Preferably more. See

https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/2004

http://batteryuniversity.com/

[blu-steel]

I never knew that. I always was under the impression that to let it completely die was the best. Well I guess I learn something new everyday. Will never let it die completely. Thanks for the tip!!!

[GreginJaxFL]

It is NOT good to run them to zero, so why does Fitbit not give us the ability to turn the devices off?

[Bobled]

I was at 30% after 4 days.  I was surprised how quickly the battery drained on day 5.  So keep an eye on that. Obviously it’s not linear.  The gauge isn’t 100% correct. I will charge after 4 days now. 

[SunsetRunner]

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@GreginJaxFL wrote:

It is NOT good to run them to zero, so why does Fitbit not give us the ability to turn the devices off?

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Swipe left to Settings.  Touch and scroll down to About.  Touch and scroll down to Shutdown (AKA "turn off").

[MrMold666]

I get about 2.5 days out of mine. I don't mind though, as I work a desk job and can charge it at any time of the day. I'm sure once I get all of my settings refined, and more updates roll out, it should get better.......I'm hoping.