Why is swim showing in yards

[Clem68]

I have set my units in the settings for swim to be in meters but it shows what I have done in yards. How can I change this? 

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

Hello @Clem68 

‘’Let’s check two settings. First open your Fitbit App, tap your profile picture then scroll down and tap App settings then tap units. Scroll down to swim and ensure it is set to meters. Sync your Versa 2 to have your tracker accept the changes if you made any. 

Now go to your Versa 2 and swipe the clock face left and tap exercise then tap swim. You will see a small gear wheel in the upper right corner. Tap that gear wheel then tap pool length. To the right of the pool length number is m for meters and yd for yards. Make sure your choice of meters is highlighted. Now once again sync your Versa 2 to accept any changes you may have made. 

😃 I hope that gives you the best answer to your question and gives you the units you prefer. Please let me know

[Clem68]

Thanks for your message. I have all those settings already but still shows yards.

[SunsetRunner]

Hello again @Clem68 

I’m wondering if this is a problem with the Android Version of the Fitbit App. I’m using the iOS Version of the Fitbit App and I’m able to convert swimming to both yard and meter. Do you use an Android Version? 

I just created a swim for myself in the exercise tile. I’m able to alter the activity from yard to meters….then back from meters to yards just by changing it in the App setting under units. I did need to sync my Versa 2 each time I made the change for the yard or meter to display. 

Can you tell me if your using an Android device and have you noticed this issue since the last update? Can you look to make sure your Fitbit App Version is the most current one? 

Aso you can edit your exercise after your done. When I played around with the swim I created I did see that I’m unable to edit from meters to yards (or reverse) using the edit feature within the exercise tile. Although I should be able to change it there it wouldn’t allow me too. I had to go back to my App Settings, change it there sync, then the changes would take place. Not user friendly for sure. 

I can report this as a possible bug to the Fitbit Team.

😉 Let me know what Fitbit App you are using. iOS or Android and what Version are you using. Example I’m on iOS Fitbit App Version 3.65 

[Clem68]

All the settings were as they should be, but decided to try switching it to yards, updating, then switching back to meters again and updating and it is now showing as it should. Thank you for your help. 

[SunsetRunner]

That’s awesome you were able to get it switched to meters @Clem68! 😃 Please consider marking my previous post as best answer so that others experiencing the same issue can correct their settings and find the answer quickly. I’d appreciate it. I hope you have an awesome day, enjoy your swimming and as always Happy Stepping!