Fitbit has become a part of daily life for many users. So some people might even want to wear Fitbit in the shower. But is it good for your Fitbit? Let’s find out.
Can I Wear My Fitbit In The Shower?
The answer is yes and no at the same time. You can wear your Fitbit devices in the shower since they are water-resistant. But Fitbit recommends not doing it to protect the devices from heat, soap, and shampoo exposure.
Most Fitbit fitness trackers are water-resistant up to 50 meters but not waterproof. They are designed to withstand heavy sweat during workouts or sporting. However, you should not wear them when taking a shower.
Figure 1: Fitbit- Water-Resistance Up To 50 Meters
Hot water, shampoo, soap, and conditioner exposure can damage the internal circuits of your Fitbit device, and it might be irreversibly damaged. Fitbits are water-resistant, not waterproof. Although they tolerate all the sweat, you should not wear them in showers.
Doing so will cause long-term damage to your device. Plus, you may feel skin irritation while showering. Fitbit also recommends not to wear their devices in hot tubs and saunas. The temperature can damage their internal components.
Another reason not to wear them during showers is that these devices may lose their water-resistance capability with aging. So, wearing an old Fitbit while showering is highly likely damaged.
On top of that, not all Fitbit devices have official IP ratings. So, they are not tested officially for Ingress Protection Testing Standard.
Can I Wear My Fitbit Blaze In The Shower?
Fitbit Blaze is not waterproof. It has no official IP rating, but it is water-resistant. So, it can resist heavy sweat, light rain, water splashes, etc.
Figure 2: Fitbit Blaze
Doing so might severely damage the device. Since it is not 100% waterproof, going under the shower might leak water inside the device and damage its components. Besides heat, soap, shampoo, etc., exposure will also ruin your Fitbit Blaze.
Can I Wear My Fitbit Charge 2 In The Shower?
I’m sure you already know that Fitbit Charge 2 is water-resistant. So, it can resist rainwater, water splashes, and sweat. But it’s not designed to withstand shower water. That’s why Fitbit recommends not to wear it while bathing in a shower.
Figure 3: Fitbit Charge 2
Fitbit Charge 2 is an old model. So, its water resistance power is not like the new ones. You should avoid wearing it in your shower.
Can I Wear My Fitbit Versa Lite In The Shower?
Fitbit Versa Lite has an excellent water-resistant capability. It is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
Because of its depth rating, you can wear your Versa Lite fitness tracker in a wide range of scenarios.
Figure 4: Fitbit Versa Lite
This device doesn’t have to worry about getting wet in the rain or even during a shower. You can walk in a shower wearing a Versa Lite without any hesitation. In fact, you can also wear it in a pool.
Can I Wear My Fitbit Charge 3 In The Shower?
Fitbit Charge 3 is a new model with many improvements compared to its predecessors. It has an improved water-resistant capability of up to 50 meters. As a result, your fitness tracker will remain protected under heavy water.
Figure 5: Fitbit Charge 3
That’s why you can wear it while taking a shower. Hot temperature and soap or shampoo can’t damage the device. Not to mention its superior capability of resisting splashes, heavy sweats, and rains.
Final Thoughts
Some Fitbit, especially the latest models, have excellent water-resistant capability. Some of them you can also wear while taking a shower. Just make sure the model you are using is designed for that.
