Can I swim or shower with my Fitbit device?

Learn about water resistance on your Fitbit device and how to clean and dry your device if it gets wet.

Most Fitbit devices are water-resistant to 50 meters. They're designed to be swimproof and stand up to even the sweatiest of workouts. See the table below and our user manuals for specifics as to whether your device is swimproof or splashproof.

Keep in mind that not all of our accessory bands should get wet, like those made of leather, metal, and woven materials. For more information about wearing your Fitbit device, see our Wear and Care page.

Note: For information about Google Pixel Watch, see Google Pixel Watch Technical & Device Specifications.

Device Water Resistance

Ace 2

Ace 3
Charge 3
Charge 4

Charge 5
Flex 2
Inspire series

Luxe
Sense series
Versa series

 Water-resistant to 50 meters
Ace Showerproof (don't swim with Ace - it's designed to survive splashes and spills)

Water resistance may diminish over time and can be negatively impacted by any of the following:

  • Dropping the device.
  • Exposing the device to soaps, shampoos, conditioners, perfume, insect repellent, lotions, or sunscreen.
  • Exposing the device to high-velocity water (for example, during water sports).

If your device gets wet, it’s important to take it off and dry it well before putting it back on. If your device comes into contact with any liquid other than fresh water, you should clean it with fresh water and a soap-free cleanser (like Cetaphil) and dry it with a lint free-cloth.

Even though it may be ok to shower with our water-resistant devices, not doing so reduces the potential for exposure to soaps, shampoos, and conditioners, which can cause long-term damage to your device and may cause skin irritation. We also don’t recommend wearing any of our devices in a hot tub or sauna.

 

Turn on the water lock setting when you're in water, for example showering or swimming, to prevent the buttons on your tracker from activating. When water lock is on, your screen and buttons are locked. Notifications and alarms still appear on your tracker, but you must unlock your screen to interact with them.

To turn on water lock, press and hold the buttons on your tracker then tap Water Lock then firmly tap your screen twice. To turn off water lock, firmly double-tap the middle of the screen with your finger. If you don't see "Unlocked" appear on screen, try tapping harder. Turning off this feature uses the accelerometer in your device, which takes more force to activate.

Note that water lock turns on automatically when you start a swim in the Exercise app on Inspire 2.

Turn on the water lock setting when you're in water, for example showering or swimming, to prevent your screen from activating. When water lock is on, your screen locks, and the water lock icon appears at the bottom. Notifications and alarms still appear on your tracker, but you must unlock your screen to interact with them.

To turn on water lock, swipe down from the clock screen then tap Water Lockthen firmly tap your screen twice. To turn off water lock, firmly double-tap the middle of the screen with your finger. If you don't see "Unlocked" appear on screen, try tapping harder. Turning off this feature uses the accelerometer in your device, which takes more force to activate.

Note that water lock turns on automatically when you start a swim in the Exercise app.

Turn on the water lock setting when you're in water, for example showering or swimming, to prevent the screen and buttons on your tracker from activating. When water lock is on, your screen and buttons lock, and the water lock icon appears at the bottom. Notifications and alarms still appear on your tracker, but you must unlock your screen to interact with them.

To turn on water lock, swipe down from the clock screen then tap Water Lock then firmly tap your screen twice. To turn off water lock, firmly double-tap the middle of the screen with your finger. If you don't see "Unlocked" appear on screen, try tapping harder. Turning off this feature uses the accelerometer in your device, which takes more force to activate.

Note that water lock turns on automatically when you start a swim in the Exercise app.

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