Fitbit - Sense 2 Advanced Health & Fitness Smartwatch

I recently experienced the same with the Sense 2 ... continously going through the diamond/red X loop and won't turn on. It's now in a drawer, and I switched to the Samsung Galaxy Ultra.

As I mentioned above - none of the smart watches has an accurate tracking of how much calories you burned. Various brands under/overestimate anywhere between 40% and 60%, cause physics  For tracking how much you eat you don't need a device obv, but some brands allow you to log your food as well (fitbit can, can't tell for others though) or can sync your activity with a food tracking app and vice versa (in my case Nutracheck sends eaten calories to Fitbit and Fitbit syncs my activity, and all together they are guesstimating if I am in a deficit for today or not). You can use anything tbh, they are all the same functions wise if you stick to a cheaper side, with more and more specific features if we're looking for something mid range and higher: runners, cyclists take Garmin because Garmin brands itself around these activities and bake in different training programs (mind you, behind subscription), recovery trackers, zone training recs, etc If you want more accurate HR during your activity, get one of those Polar HR monitors that connects to your phone instead.  If you hike a lot, you need gps and probably built in maps - there are options for this as well. I use fitbit sense 2.  I don't trust anything it measures, and use all the numbers for shits and giggles only: it has built in gps, but overshoot every time for 3-5km. It tracks my sleep, but all the numbers are meaningless (it was complaining about elevated stress lvl when I was snuggly reading a book). Yeah, I can track my running or lifting session, and it will sync with Strava and pull my route there, but only pulse and pace are useful metrics. So I really think of downgrading back to some cheap and cheerful mi band because non of the fancy numbers make much sense xD

Then where is the innovation? They shut down the clock face developer and didn’t replace it. They shut down the web portal and didn’t replace it. We all use secondary apps to create a meaningful history with meaningful graphics. Don’t get me wrong I like my sense 2, but I don’t see any real innovation. They are refocusing, but Fitbit as Fitbit. I don’t think so.

I got a versa 3 June 2021, and it still works. I just replaced it because the screen crack was bugging me. I went with a Sense 2, and hope it lasts just as long.

Fitbit sense 2, it's ok, doesn't track heart rate in the pool so doesn't apply swimming to their exercise metrics. It doesn't really track kicking sets much if at all. No issues with the water. Apple watches don't work with android phones so those have been a 'no' for me. Battery life is about 4-5 days with tracking for exercise most days. It fully charges in about 2 hours or so, which is good.

I got the Sense 2 at the beginning of May 2023 and last month the battery started draining quickly and shortly thereafter entered the boot loop. CS told me the same thing. I was already on the fence and that sealed the deal. Sorry that happened. I haven't looked at a replacement yet

What Fitbit are you wearing? I am wearing a Sense. I tried a Sense 2 but was disappointed to learn it doesn't track my laps so gave it to my husband. Am back to Sense. Wondering what other Fitbit tracks laps? My Charge 2, 4 both died in a couple of years and they both tracked laps for me.

What Fitbit are you wearing? I am wearing a Sense. I tried a Sense 2 but was disappointed to learn it doesn't track my laps so gave it to my husband. Am back to Sense. Wondering what other Fitbit tracks laps? My Charge 2, 4 both died in a couple of years and they both tracked laps for me.

Fitbit devices at least newer ones are all getting the newest training features called cardio load and target load. Those we big selling features for the pixel watch 3 at launch. The biggest difference would be pixel watch 3s heavier focus on running metrics. If you run a lot it could be useful. If you don’t then it won’t. As for accuracy. I have heard the same but the sense 2 I have got an update recently that brings Google ai machine learning and the accuracy during workouts has vastly improved. It matches my Garmin forerunner 965 now and very reliable. Pixel watch 3 has heart rate zones which is good if you want to workout within a particular zone. But can still do that with Fitbit just need to see the HR and not rely on the colour coding. The look thing makes sense and lol personal preference. That could be the deciding factor as it’s something you wear daily

I switched to Garmin (Descent G1) after the touchscreen stopped working on my Sense 2 after swimming in a sea water pool. The screen isn't as fancy but, but that's the only issue I have.

I have a Fitbit Sense 2 and I LOVE mine once I found a band I liked. I couldn't do a traditional band, I found a band that had stretchy (small) beads so it looks and feels like a bracelet. I can stretch it quite a bit of a ways up my arm if need be but it's mostly just being able to comfortably move it around that made a huge difference. I love mine. It tracks my sleep, heart rate, o2, etc.

After 10+ years of using FitBits, I've finally had enough. I've had 4 Sense 2s that failed within 1 year (I only purchased two; both failed within the first year and were replaced under warranty, and both replacements also failed within 1 year). They also gave me the same "offer" of 35% off another worthless piece of garbage. Thanks but no thanks! I have family members who swear by Garmin, so I purchased a Venu 3s, but I'm sorely disappointed in that so far, so can't say I'd recommend it. I know a lot of people who love their Apple watches, but the short battery life is a no-go for me.

My sense 2 is a 16 months old now and still working great! I love it. I charge about every 5 days and at that time it still has \~40% left. I had a Charge 4 which worked but after \~3 years, the display got too dim to see so bought this as a replacement.

This is why I have not updated the software in my Sense 2.

I have just retired my sense 2, it thinks I've gone up 3p flights of stairs while I'm in bed. It's broken af. Bought a Garmin forerunner 570 which whole being very expensive (for me at least) it's so much better in pretty much every aspect.

I went from a Sense 2 to a Venu 3. The Venu is much nicer in all aspects; build, OS, functionality, etc. The Connect app is more advanced, as well and much more fitness oriented, where the FitBit app is pretty simple. Notifications and alert are comparable, though the Venu 3 has audio alerts which I find a plus. Battery life is great and comparable to my Sense 2. I usually get a week or so between charges though I don't have the face always-on. The Connect app does not show battery status which seems like a big miss. So no push notifications that battery is getting low, only on the device. Connect will show you calorie burn based on activity but doesn't allow for logging calories, if that's what you were looking for. You have to use a third-party app to log calories and sync with Connect. Step tracking is comparable, though Garmin will only nudge you after 60 minutes of inactivity and you can clear the activity alert with a few minutes of activity, though for some reason I can never clear it just walking indoors around my house and up/down the stairs. I liked that Fitibit would prompt near the top of the hour to get in the remainder of your 250 steps and also has the hourly activity tracker. I find the Fitbit was more motivational in this sense to get me out of my desk chair. I also miss the weekly report email from Fitbit. I haven't found a similar option with Garmin. HTH

My Sense is also 5 years old. Battery less able to hold charge requiring charging every 3 days and minor corrosion (or debris) on charge plates made it tricky to get a good connection to recharge. Just bot a Sense 2, I will be happy if I get 5 years out of it too.

My Sense is also 5 years old. Battery less able to hold charge requiring charging every 3 days and minor corrosion (or debris) on charge plates made it tricky to get a good connection to recharge. Just bot a Sense 2, I will be happy if I get 5 years out of it too.

Mine just did the same thing yesterday and this also worked for me to fix the issue.

I have a Fitbit Sense that I got for free after the Ionic had a battery recall. Luckily mine is still working fine. However I am trading it in for $55 to Best Buy with my Pixel Watch 4 pre-order. You could try doing the same thing but it's possible they will notice that the Sense isn't working and not give you the credit, but who knows. I will miss Fitbit's great battery life but I am looking forward to having a proper watch OS.

I got a sense when it first came out. Had it for 2 years and got the pixel watch when it first came out. When I went to reset the sense to hand it down to my wife, constant boot loop and I never was able to recover it. Support was useless. Pixel watch is still going strong after almost 3 years tho. Considering the upgrade to the watch 4 or may wait for watch 5.

For anyone else have similar looping/booting issues with their Fitbit, I ran into this once with my Sense and followed the instructions here: https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Sense/Fitbit-Sense-Stuck-in-Startup-Loop/td-p/4942987 I don’t know if it will work for everyone but it did work for me.

I have had both and the Ultra 2 isnt even close to the Fitbit Sense. Ultra gets 1.5 days with a 30 minute daily GPS workout and normal smartwatch functions. Sense easily got 3x better duration.

Fitbit sense! Tracks all exercise, sleep and stress levels. Have had for 4 years and highly recommend

If you've got the money to burn the Garmin options are the best. In a lower price range, I've been incredibly happy with my Fitbit Sense.

The battery life decreased dramatically after Google updated my Sense watch. Bought an Amazfit Active 2 for $129.00. Charged it this Tuesday and today, Sat, battery life is 50%. The only feature I miss is AFIB detection.

I bought mine 8 months ago and honestly I feel like it's a good investment since it's something I use everyday. My previous experience is with a Fitbit sense which is ok but I had a lot of problems with it

No as I'm sure in about 2 years or less Fitbit won't exist. They keep removing features or placing them behind a paywall. Now I just lost another important feature on my Fitbit Sense, the Google Assistant feature that I used so many times a day. Amazon Alexa sucks. I think I'm done with everything Google and will be making the switch to all Apple products. At least Apple likes to keep it's costumers happy and buying their products. Google just pisses you off and thinks you'll keep buying their products.

I used to run based on time/distance or other people's GPS watch, so that's an option if you don't really care too much about data. Had a Fitbit Sense (screen broke on it after a year bc the strap would constantly come undone and it fell for my wrist and shattered when it hit the ground. I ran with my phone/Strava app for a while, but didn't like holding my phone while running. I just bought a Coros Pace 3 GPS watch and absolutely love it. If your concern is not wanting to spend a lot of money on a GPS watch, the Coros has been great! Fitbit makes some different fitness trackers...I think the Charge 6 would be the closest to a "fitness bracelet".

I've been using Fitbit since 2016 (with a brief switch to Garmin in there), am overall happy with my current Sense, and have not had any significant issues. But I will probably switch to something else for my next fitness tracker because I don't feel they're headed in the right direction and I'm concerned about brand longevity.

My Sense went haywire a couple of days ago after purchasing it new March 2021. I was not thrilled with the Google acquisition, and Fitbit's reliability has gone to hell in a hand basket over the last few months, so I purchased an Apple Watch 10 during a Cyber Monday sale. Amazon will deliver it today, we'll see how it goes. I am a fitness buff and really miss having a tracker right now.

hi, i had a Vivoactive 3 for 2-3 years, i dont run, i dont exercise , swim or use the watch for O2, heart, BP, GPS , nothing but time date and most importantly to me, DEXCOM diabetes blood glucose reading using a watchface from CONTROL IQ store, at the time forerunner did not support the DEX watchface, the watch lasted and worked great, terrible battery life compared to the FitBit Sense i replaced the Vivoactive with when the watch would no longer take a charge , mind you i was very rough with it i was not rough with the FitBit and its now crashed after 2 and half months making me look into Garmin yet again, i ordered the Vivoactive 6 just today finding out that it supports the DEX watchface as i speculated it would, the site giving me the info about what watches support the DEX watchface also listed other garmin choices including the Forerunner 165 and higher, i was wanting SOLAR but the solar pick FENIX are out of my budget, Enduro also, Venu doesnt have solar nor does Forerunner, if its one thing i wish i could have more than world peace would be NOT HAVE TO PLUG IN A CHARGER CORD INTO A GARMIN watch, its a misery, and thats exactly what happened to the fitbit from april, the charger magnetic isnt a magnetic charge its just magnetically adhered to the back of watch when 4 electrode point make contact with 4 female ports, one electrode lost its springyness and wouldnt work, so i got another charger cord , charged it for a while, attempted to pair back with phone to receive DEXCOM blood readings and watch shut down and wont start back up yet its pulsating every 2 seconds with blank screen, so called FitBit, had me do what i had already tried then asked for proof of purchase to proceed with "case investigation ", and i purchased the extended warranty , sorry to digress but i am NOW questioining my choise about vivoactive 6 vs forerunner 165 or higher after reading this sub because i was curious about whiich was newer, the Vivo 6 or the Forerunner 165 or higher, finding that the Vivo was released in april and the Forerunner in May, i dont have a question , that search led me to this sub, the Forerunner has a slightly larger face than the Vivo 6 i noticed , i would prefer a larger face so i wouldnt have to squint at face, i had posted here a couple years back about my vivo3 not pairing and got help, so maybe you can get the help you need, best luck to you

I have a Fitbit sense and have nothing but good things to say about it. I workout a lot and it's great at tracking those metrics as well as sleep. Also holds a charge well.

unless you’re getting one of the rugged outdoors Garmin versions even those aren’t as long lasting as advertised. all those smartwatch features really chew up power. fwiw, the ultra 2 (for my purposes) is close enough to my old Fitbit Sense in battery life that I switched to it. I can usually get at least 3 days on it, but man is this thing chonky. a smaller watch with similar battery life would be welcome.

Read the conditions under which Apple got its 36 hour rating. I never listen to music on my watch. I take about 2 calls a month on it. I have most of my notifications muted… which isn’t great if you need those things, but I don’t. I have an Ultra 2 for specific reasons. There are plenty of people getting similar battery life as I am. I also found plenty of people who never got more than 48 hours. I obsessed about battery life as one of my purchasing criteria. So yeah it could be there are better made units than others, but more likely there are subtle usage pattern differences between us that would explain why I get almost twice your battery life.

The way I use my Ultra 2 it gets about 3 days. I could reliably get 5 days from my Sense. It doesn’t mean you will get the same results. I used both devices differently than you would. The Sense was a great device for me. I’m a reluctant AW owner. The only reason I switched was because I saw the writing in the wall that Google was preparing to kill Fitbit so I needed something else that could do more than 48 hours runtime. If Google reverses course, I’m probably going back.

Google will continue making Fitbit fitness trackers. the Versa and Sense are what is going away in lieu of the Pixel Watch. And, for the record, you \*can\* get a pixel watch and turn off all of the smartphone notifications, should you want. I don't necessarily recommend it, but you absolutely can get a pixel watch and use it mostly as just a fitbit tracker.

Yes, as was said, they are sunsetting the Sense and Versa lines. but there is no indication that the Fitbit trackers are going away, and the fitbit fitness service is not going away.

I'm not the op, but which garmin do you use? I have a fitbit sense that I like, but I've been wondering if I should switch to something else. My expenditure is pretty far off between my fitbit and macrofactor. I know fitbits are "notoriously wrong", but I don't feel like it's as wrong as the differences I'm seeing.

my original 5 year old Sense running great. best tracker ive ever had. its hard making phone calls on it though.