I have to charge my Fitbit Sense every night

[George75]

I just bought my fitbit sense and I am finding that since I bought it I have had to it every 3-4 days, but now I am having to charge it every night.  what can I do to have this charge the normal 6 days as advertised.  I am very disappointed with this fitbit.

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity. 

[Odyssey13]

Hi @George75  check out the article on how to extend the battery life - click to read. The more features of the Sense you use, the faster the battery depletes.

[CBV2]

Hi George75: I get a notional 5days battery life.  That is, it uses roughly 20% per day.  I think if I ran with a simple clock face and nothing else I might get 6 days life.  I usually charge every 3 days or when it drops below 40%

[George75]

Thanks I will try a different clock face to see if that makes a deference

[SenstiveSense]

Also, one of the biggest battery drains is having the clock face 'always on'. I also suggest 'darker' clock faces. 

[Odyssey13]

This is what community is all about! I love seeing members gather to help others. @CBV2  and @SenstiveSense  thank you!

@George75  let us know what happens. I know some people don't like all the notifications of texts, calls, emails and such. Many things can drain the battery. With my first Flex, I would tap it and check it all the time and it was just five dots displayed! I do charge my Alta HR at least every other day, but it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the Sense.

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome to our community! Thanks for sharing your advise and tips to improve Fitbit Sense's battery's life @Odyssey13, @CBV2 and @SenstiveSense. 

If you still need charging your watch every night after following the advise you received, please let me know and I'll be happy to assist you @George75. 

Thanks for being part of the Fitbit family and keep on visiting the forums. 

[George75]

Thank you for all your help, I have changed my clock face and the battery life is 100% better.