Zip battery drain

[Rutar50]

I use a zip so am unable to recharge the battery. Each time I put in a new
battery, it lasts a maximum of 1 month. The present battery was put into
the zip last Monday and by Thursday the zip was indicating that the battery
was almost nil. I followed the suggestions to make sure the toggles were
aligned properly so that the battery sat level and that improved the
battery life a bit but on Tuesday of this week I rec'd another message that
the battery should be replaced.

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Ruta

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

[Sxmteach]

I found that when I manually sync my Fitbit to phone my battery last a normal period of 6-8 months. When on auto sync my batteries only last 3 weeks to 1 month.

[eleesabailey]

All I ever did was manual synch.

Happy with my Microsoft band.

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[Sunwalker18]

how do you manually sync Zip to phone?

[fit-me]

I had the same problems with new battery drain . I read a letter in one of the community answers and tried it. First remove battery and check the small silver connecter charger spring near bottom of zip. I used a small scissors with sharp flat ends . I gently pushed the top & bottom of spring , it should be aligned with white inside the line .  Now use a Qtip & a  Dab of rubbing alchol or hydrogen peroxide , wipe spring , wipe top connector , wipe battery .  Let dry a few seconds , put your new battery that was drained , tap your app to sync your battery .  I did this three days ago , my "drained " new battery is stil FULL  .  Good Luck  Zipping along  Judy 

[agreg]

I've had my 2 days just bought it bathere is low what a waste of money

[agreg]

Mine is only 2 days old! Battery bad

[Plum]

I had problems with the battery drain for about the first week to ten days after I bought it but it seemed to be a teething problem as since then it's been fully charged and still is after three months.

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[fit-me]

Interesting I always like to try other options also, if the CR 2032 works well great .  Keep us tuned in on how long it lasts. I have been lucky with swabbing  with the back of the  battery with alcohol /perioxide. When I peel the sticker off the battery ..  Ziping along ...

[Ksclowbrass212]

I bought my zip in July. My battery was fine until the last week of August. Then, it drained. I was dissapointed because I read information that stated the zip's battery lasts 6 months. I bought batteries and changed it out. This time, the battery lasted less than a week before dying.
I called fitbit customer support and the man I spoke to did his job well. He figured out it was a problem with my fitbit, not my battery, so he told me that I would be sent a replacement since it was still under warranty. I asked if I could have the cost of a zip applied to the purchase of a one tracker instead, as I like that it is rechargeable and my sister enjoys her alta. He said that it was not possible.
I sincerely wish it had been possible because I am having trouble with my replacement. I put the battery in yesterday and now it says my battery is low! I doubt a brand new battery could be drained in 1 and 1/2 days. It's ridiculous.

[Sunwalker18]

My battery doesn't even last 2 months on my zip. It will cost a lot for the year to buy new batteries. I am just using what I have left then I am giving up.

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[bobren110]

I've burned through several batteries in less than 2 months.  I have turned off the smiley face and the calorie display, and this seems to help.  I started using my latest ZIP on May 30th.  I haven't changed the update mode to manual, that will be my last check. 

[bobren110]

I'm interested in finding out if the CR-2032 battery would fit properly in the ZIP.  I think it has a higher amp rate than the CR-2025 that comes with the ZIP

[BarbMurp1]

I love my zip. It has really helped me see what I need to do to get in shape. I have lost 17 lbs. since April, so I'm really happy withit. Lately, I have had to replace my Zip battery two times, in the last month. I'm not sure what is draining it. Should I have blue tooth on my phone? I also will be trying the paper between the battery and the back. I'm using the battery that the Zip said to use. Thanks for any help.

[fit-me]

Hi Rutar50   & BarbMurp1     I find my battery lasts about a month also .  I have had mornings were it tells me battery LOW , I go for my walk anyway , I check my steps after my walk ,  it tells me  battery FULL ?  I put a new battery in Sept 3rd , I have been running on Medium for a few days.  Today is Oct 22nd still medium !   

It can be frustrating I know , I do not use the paper ...... I always wipe the back of battery with an alcohol swab it seems to have  worked this time.   I hope you have better luck soon.. 

[BarbMurp1]

Thank you, I have been having this problem again. My battery lasted almost two months. I just replaced my battery yesterday and now it's saying I need to change my battery. I will wipe the battery off and see if that will help. I love my zip and it has helped me to see what I need to do. I've lost 20 lbs since I first started last April. Gradual byt very happy with my progress. Hopefully cleaning the new battery will help. Thank you for anytips.

[bobren110]

Good luck!  I purchased batteries for my Zip at the local hardware store (Benny's) and they have lasted for at least 4 months.

[SantiR]

@BarbMurp1 @fit-me Welcome to the Fitbit family! The battery on the Fitbit Zip should last around 6 months. The only reason why it may last less than that is the constant tapping of its display. That may cause the battery to last around 4 months.

If it lasts less than that, you can try @fit-me's workaround about wiping the battery with alcohol to see if that will do the trick. If still nothing, please report this to customer support to get further assistance.

@bobren110 I hope you're doing well! Thanks for sharing that information, I'm sure this will be helpful for other users as well!

Keep me posted! 

[xenaFB]

My advice is don't buy the fitbit zip.
My replacement zip had the same issues. It ate batteries and didn't last as long as the original zip. I gave up on the zip and did not bother contacting customer support again.

I purchased a fitbit charge and it's lasted a year and 3 months so far.

[fit-me]

 Thank you for your tip . It seems my replacement Zip is working well ,most batteries last about  six weeks , not bad.. I was thinking of updating to a fitbit charge or another form .  Returning from another trip , my fitbit Zip is on me ready to go.  While awaiting  for my iPad & iPhone to charge I don't need another thing to be charging ..   Perhaps in future I will buy one ...Keep running  Cheers  !

[bobren110]

I agree. My Zip was only lasting 6 to 8 weeks so It was retired when I inherited a Charge.  Unfortunately, the Charge band separated from the body and had to be taped.  I called customer support for suggestions on repair but came away empty.  An e-mail from customer support to follow-up on the call wanted assurance that my call provided all the required information.  I answered "no" and asked again if I could apply super glue on the band.  No response.  I came across a great sale and my wife and I bought charge 2s.  No problems yet.  Much better design than Charge and no batteries to replace every 6 weeks!