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Versa Lite charging conundrum

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‎07-04-2020 03:56

‎07-04-2020 03:56

Can't seem to find this info definitively anywhere... Can I (and is it safe to) charge my Versa Lite in a USB port of a surge protector power strip instead of my PC?  Thank you! 

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‎07-04-2020 04:43

‎07-04-2020 04:43

The nearest to a definitive statement I have seen from Fitbit is:

 

"Plug the charging cable that came with your Fitbit device into a USB port on your computer, a UL-certified USB wall charger, or another low-energy device"

 

From: https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1799/

 

My understanding is that any USB power source will be fine. I have used nothing but the wall charger for my phone for years without issue.

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‎07-04-2020 06:39

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‎07-04-2020 06:39

Thanks, Steve. My concern is mostly about the amps since the Fitbit text says to use a "low-energy device".  I have two power strips, each with 2 USB ports...one is 2.4 amps shared and the other is 3.4 amps shared.  I've seen some sources say it doesn't matter, but I'd obviously rather not take a chance on damaging my watch!  You'd think Fitbit would want to clarify something like this, no? 

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