Versa 2 battery draining too quickly

[ziggybeetle]

So, I have had my FitBit Versa 2 for about two to three years now. I recieved it as a Christmas gift and didn't use it for quite a while, but then I started to use it pretty consistently. For roughly 10 months, the battery life was amazing, it was lasting around 5-7 days without a charge. After those 10 months, though, the battery life has been draining rapidly, now virtually unable to come off the charger.

I am not exaggerating when I say this FitBit will not last more than 15 minutes off the charger.

I really liked this FitBit, and I would love to continue using these products, but considering it's not advised to change the battery on the Versa 2 and I've only used it for roughly a year and a half, I am incredibly disappointed.

If anyone has any recommendations for better smart watches, FitBit or not, that would be much appreciated.

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[MarreFitbit · Accepted solution]

Hi there, @ziggybeetle. Welcome to the Fitbit Community Forums. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I'm sorry to hear that the battery of your Versa 2 is draining quickly. I understand your concern, I will do my best to help you with this!

As a first approach, please bear in mind that as all rechargeable batteries age, they deteriorate to some extent and an older device will need to be charged more often than a new one. The best way of minimizing this effect is to avoid deep discharges of the battery. To maximize the overall life of your Fitbit device's battery, ideally keep it between 20-80%.  Many people find that a daily battery boost works best ( e.g. giving it a 15 minutes charge while you are showering in the morning).

If you haven't done so yet, I'd recommend following the tips and recommendations provided here Can I extend my Fitbit device's battery life?