Sense battery is draining in less than a day

[jbstlouis]

I've had my Sense for about 3 weeks, and I've lost count of thr number of times I've had to charge it. I charged it to 100% before bed last night, and it was already down to 75% just 12 hours later. This seems ridiculous to me - especially since you advertise it as having a 6-day battery life. (I sync to an Android device, if that matters.)

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[kathytn]

I get 2 full days plus a night.  I do get a lot of e-mails and texts on it - I assume that's why I don't get 6 days.

[jbstlouis]

I don't get any notifications, texts, emails, calls, or anything like that. So that's not it for me.

[MarreFitbit]

Hi there, @jbstlouis. Welcome to the Community Forums. @kathytn Thanks for stopping by! Thanks for the details provided in your posts about the issues with your Sense devices. I understand where your concerns are coming from. 

Are you using Snore Detection? If so, please note that the Snore Detection feature does impact your device’s battery, so we recommend charging your device to at least 40% before going to bed. For more information, see How can I use my Fitbit device to detect snoring and noise levels while I sleep? 

However, I'd like to share with you that the battery life will depend on how frequent certain features are used in general. For more information, see Can I extend my Fitbit device's battery life?

Hope this helps. 

[kathytn]

Thank you for your reply! What's funny is that I didn't know I was a
member already until I logged in and saw I had 54 previous posts. Those
evidently go back almost 10 years to when Fitbit acquired Pebble. In
answer to your question, "no" on the snoring. I charged myFitbit at 6 a.m.
yesterday morning and now, 29 hours later it's at 58%. I think "walking"
is part of the reason. I did over 10,000 steps yesterday. I intend to get
the Sense 2 whenever that comes out.

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[hopesix]

I've had my sense for over a year and in the last week or so I've noticed the same issue, literally every night I get a notification that my sense battery is low (under 20%) and I have to charge it back up to 99%, then I woke up this morning and it's already at 56%. I'm assuming a firmware update happened recently that has affected my battery somehow? Considering I've seen other people posting the same issue just as recently.

I went from charging my Sense once every 4-5 days (since the day I bought it) to having to charge it literally daily over the last week (I believe it's been like this for 4 days)

[hopesix]

I should also mention I've had all notifications disabled from the beginning, I only use it to get phone call notifications, nothing for messaging or other apps!

[jbstlouis]

I don't use Snore Detection, I don't use it for music, and I don't get any text/phone call notifications. I literally use it as a tracker (steps, heart rate, sleep, etc) and alarm clock, so I don't understand why it's draining so fast.

[Kitten24]

I have the EXACT same problem as you. It started about 4 days ago. I wake up every morning to my Fitbit being completely dead and won't turn on. Then I have to charge it for 2-3 hours for a full battery and it just happens again and again. Every single day. 

[hopesix]

Same Kitten24, it was around 4-5 days ago, sounds like your is draining even faster than mine. There must have been some sort of firmware update that is causing this.

[ConkySwayze]

Exactly the same issue as everyone here. I've had my sense for years and charge it every 4-5 days (using it exclusively for tracking steps, workouts, and sleep). Starting last week it can't last more than about 16 hours - full charge to dead.

[Mightymouse01]

I’ve been having the same problem that just started. Have had the watch since March with no problems till now. It won’t even charge fully to 100%.

[deji1]

Sorry but your suggestions have not resolved the problem. I didn't make any changes to my settings at all, now I have to charge the watch once or twice a day depending on my activities. Surely Fitbit are aware of the issue.