I have the Fitbit Charge 2 and in August 2017, my stock Fitbit charge 2 band began separating. On my first Fitbit charge, the watchbands came as part of the watch, so I figured Fitbit would need to send me a replacement watch. Since my watch was still under warranty, I called customer service. They told me they would send me a replacement band.
What? A replacement band! I didn’t even know it was a thing.
I do love my Fitbit. It tracks my sleep. I can see a dramatic drop in my resting heart rate over time indicating improving fitness and heart health. It vibrates, reminding me to move my lazy butt. My Fitbit allows me to see how many steps I’ve taken and whether or not I am meeting my daily fitness goals. However, dancing is one of my favorite fitness activities. When we go out dancing, I like to dress up. Fitbit’s drab band selection doesn’t look great with most of my dressier clothing. So their interchangeable bands are right up my alley.
But, I love the interchangeable bands the most. Fitbit offers their own bands, but I find them sort of plain-jane. Not to mention, I got sticker shock at their from their stock bands at $30 apiece, so I hit began researching options! Since I wear my Fitbit almost non-stop, I like it to look more like a fashion accessory and less like a utilitarian health device.
Interchangeable Fitbit Charge 2 Band Replacements Changed how I wear my Fitbit
David is a veteran, so we are American Legion members. He is a Legionnaire, and I am an Auxiliary member. Since our post has a non-smoking dance floor, that’s one of our favorite dancing haunts. I was even able to find a band with an American flag for when we go there. I have also seen dressy metal watch style bands and multi-packs with several different fun prints.
This is my favorite American Legion outfit. I now wear my American Flag Fitbit Charge 2 band with it instead of the black one.
Before our latest Disney vacation, I bought this multipack so I could match all my outfits I packed for the road. Unbelievably, the entire pack of four was just $12.99 when I bought them. Considering Fitbit brand bands cost almost $30 for one for a plain, boring band, this is a steal! For the Legion and American patriot holiday wear, I got this American Flag Fitbit accessory band.
I put together this video demonstrating the simple process to switch out the Fitbit bands. I know some people aren’t even aware changing the bands on the Fitbit Charge 2 is possible. I have also heard some people complain that it’s difficult. However, it is just a matter of pushing a button – check it out.
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82 Comments
nicoleflintkontrol
February 5, 2018 - 8:24 pmI loved the fitbit when I had mine! I recently switched over and purchased the apple watch
Alicia Taylor
February 6, 2018 - 12:02 pmHow do you like it?
Jenny
February 5, 2018 - 12:46 amOh wow, i did not know it tracks sleep too. I may just have to get one, and im glad the bands are easily replaceable.
Ellie Plummer
February 4, 2018 - 1:42 pmI don’t actually have a fitbit but I would love to get one. I bet this is really useful for some people.
Elizabeth O
February 4, 2018 - 10:56 amOoh I love the multipack you purchased, they are so cute. I have a Charge2 so will definitely look into getting some cute ones too
tanvii
February 4, 2018 - 9:51 amI love that you can wear it as an accessory and not just as a tracker. I used to have it and then stopped. Right now I am relying on my phone … haha
Nati
February 4, 2018 - 9:17 amI have been hesitating to get a fitbit for a while. I have a friend that is super happy with it, and it is nice to know the band can be replaced too! thanks for this tip!
Bobbi
February 4, 2018 - 9:09 amI really love that you can get different bands for this! It is awesome that you can give it that personal touch.
Elizabeth
February 3, 2018 - 1:59 amI love my FitBit, but I don’t want to wear anything on my wrists so I’ve opted for the One. I don’t think they even sell that one any more though. Perhaps I should upgrade as the charge does look so nice!
Alicia Taylor
February 4, 2018 - 1:12 pmIt took me a while to get used to wearing it all the time.
Calleigh K
February 2, 2018 - 11:29 pmThis is so timely. I will be receiving my fitbit this weekend and this tutorial will be so useful. Thank you for sharing.
lavandamichelle
February 2, 2018 - 4:15 pmThis seems like great information. I need to get a fit-bit ASAP! People always tell me good things about it.
iamunbothered
February 2, 2018 - 12:24 pmSuch variety of colours with bright colors and not so. Different wear to suit any occasion and they are not pricey too. Surely a great steal.
Esme Sy
February 2, 2018 - 11:25 amOoh, options! Just the way I want anything strapped on my arm. I’ve yet to completely appreciate my own Fitbit experience, thanks for the influence!
Amy-Lynn Vautour
February 2, 2018 - 9:09 amIt’s nice to know that fitbits can become more than just fitness accessories – now fashion accessories too!
The Motherhood Club
February 2, 2018 - 1:53 amI love my fit bit ! I bought it last year and so far so good, but thats awesome to know their customer service was so good ! And now I want to go band as many interchangeable bands as I can 😛 The black is kind of boring after a while lol ! Thanks for sharing hon !
Alicia Taylor
February 2, 2018 - 9:20 amYou are very welcome – and I love a little pizazz 😀
Erica Swedish
February 1, 2018 - 11:25 pmLet’s just add this to the list of things I have never used. lol I am trying to lose weight so a fitbit would be an ideal device to get me started. Now I know how to swap out the bands. Cool. 🙂
jenny at dapperhouse
February 1, 2018 - 7:38 pmI am thinking about all the steps you must get while dancing!!! These are cute and now that I know how to change the bands, I will get some fancy ones to match my wardrobe.
Alicia Taylor
February 2, 2018 - 9:21 amOh yeah! Dancing is my favorite way to get those steps in!
Evelyn
February 1, 2018 - 2:00 pmI don’t own a Fitbit, but your instructions are great. Sometimes, changing batteries can be challenging on gadgets like this. Appreciate it! xo
Alicia Taylor
February 1, 2018 - 2:24 pmActually, changing batteries on a fitbit is impossible. I am showing how to change the band.
Joanna Davis
February 1, 2018 - 12:44 pmIt’s great that you can change the band and personalise your fitbit as you feel like it. I had no idea you could do it either before reading your post. You got a great deal buying that pack of 5 different one for less than half a price of an original band.
Alicia Taylor
February 1, 2018 - 2:26 pmYes! It was a great deal. My mom got me more for Christmas – so now, I’m good for almost any outfit. I just need a dressy band.
Sunni S.
February 1, 2018 - 11:59 amThanks for sharing how to change the bands. I’m surprised not more people know how to do this!
Alexa Brooks
November 1, 2017 - 11:11 pmGreat idea! I kept breaking my band and finally had to get a new one. What a pain!
nawal
November 1, 2017 - 1:01 pmThese actually look very useful, and they have cute options too that’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing.
Diana Tidswell
November 1, 2017 - 5:21 amThat’s really amazing! I haven’t hear it before but it looks awesome! I’ll have to check it out.
Preet@thevelvetlife
October 31, 2017 - 10:58 pmI have heard some nice things about fitbits but never tried it. I need to check this out as I am feeling I need more organization and tracking in my life.
adkinsdomain
October 31, 2017 - 4:53 pmI never knew there were this many band for the fitbit. I also don’t have one though. I have thought about getting one but they are expensive and they seem like a lot to keep track of.
Alicia Taylor
October 31, 2017 - 5:00 pmIt’s easy to keep up with. I haven’t lost mine yet – and it keeps track of everything for you – so it’s super easy.
MakeItWithMissy
October 28, 2017 - 2:09 pmWow, who knew there were so many different bands for the Fit Bit 2?! I’ll have to show my teen.
Fashionable Librarian
October 28, 2017 - 12:27 pmWell why not? If you can change your exercise clothes, you should be able to change the band on the fitbit to match your clothes. Great idea!
Bobbi
October 27, 2017 - 8:14 pmI don’t have one of these but a few friends just got them. I need to show this to them!
Anne Yedlin
October 27, 2017 - 7:59 pmI like that you can change the colors and designs to fit your personality of the day. This is a great post because I had no idea how to change mine haha I know embarrassing. It was so simple
Hey Sharonoox
October 27, 2017 - 6:33 pmI really like the difference color and design of the bands. I don’t have a fitbit but glad you’re able to change it to band.. It looks really nice!
Garf
October 27, 2017 - 10:12 amI have yet to get a fitbit. And I like the idea of changing its band on a regular basis.
homemadeforelle
October 27, 2017 - 12:12 amIt’s been a while since I’ve worn my fitbit, but now I want to find it and bring it back out. How fun – thanks for the info!!
TheMrsTee
October 26, 2017 - 10:24 pmI don’t have a fit bit but I love that you can switch out the bands so easily to match your outfit or even your mood. So Fun!
Becky Willis
October 26, 2017 - 9:43 pmI have never owned a fitbit but I love that you can change out the band. I didn’t realize there were so many choices. Yours looks very nice on you.
Kelly Hutchinson (@KickingWKelly)
October 26, 2017 - 8:12 pmI was just talking to a lady at he grocery store about this Fit Bit. She had the floral band and it was so cute!
Venus Fitness-Shannon
October 26, 2017 - 11:00 amI had no idea you could have so many patterns for it. I have one but its plain black no fancy colors or patterns.
gingermommy
October 26, 2017 - 9:02 amI love that you can change the bands! These are really adorable bands, they provide so much more personality and style.
Terri Steffes
October 26, 2017 - 6:54 amHow did you know??? Thank you, the tutorial was super helpful. Now, if I just had hands that weren’t so clumsy.
Tara Pittman (@momknowsbest15)
October 25, 2017 - 9:56 pmThese bands are so cute. They give the fidbit some style
jenny at dapperhouse (@dapperhouse)
October 25, 2017 - 6:54 pmYou look great!! I had no idea the band was separate either. It makes me want to DIY some bands.
Alicia Taylor
October 26, 2017 - 10:55 amNot all the bands do come off. I know that the Charge 2 does (the Charge 1 does not) and the Blaze does. These are the watches my hubby and I have.
1StopMom
October 25, 2017 - 5:13 pmIt is great that there are interchangeable bands for the fitbit charge. There are a lot options and you found some great deals.
jmanandmillerbug
October 25, 2017 - 4:16 pmAnything I can make mine pop the way I wanted to happy I am. I love to be creative in what I wear in this would match perfectly with my personality.
Mimi Green
October 25, 2017 - 10:35 amI’m new to the FitBit family. I love the band options from colors to prints. That makes it a bit more fun and coordinates with my outfit.
Cyn Gagen
October 24, 2017 - 7:20 pmThat is really great to know for Fitbit users. I had no idea you could change the band on them and it would really come in handy.
ashley
October 24, 2017 - 10:44 amhow awesome is this?! I always wanted a fitbit but hated how they looked! this might change my mind on that.
Alicia Taylor
October 24, 2017 - 4:50 pmIt opens up a whole new world!
Kathy
October 24, 2017 - 10:07 amI love that you can change the bands with these. I have a Fitbit as well, but not this one. I may need to look in to a new one like this soon.
Alicia Taylor
October 24, 2017 - 4:51 pmYou can’t change the band on all of them, unfortunately. I know you can on the Charge 2 and the Blaze. That’s the two my hubby and I have.
Rebecca B
October 24, 2017 - 8:45 ami want a fitbit so bad. I have decided to add it to my Christmas list in hopes of getting one.
Melissa Dixon
October 24, 2017 - 8:41 amGreat info for those fitbit wearers. It can be really hard to figure out how to work them, this is great!
Melanie Poulos Walsh
October 24, 2017 - 7:55 amMy dad wants to start training again so he can win the 80 and up category for races. He loves his Fitbit for tracking and keeping him accountable. Need to show him this do he can swap it out as desired.
Alicia Taylor
October 26, 2017 - 10:57 amAwesome for your dad! That’s great that he’s staying active. I’m in my 40’s and feel my body wanting to slow down. I’m fighting it every step of the way, though.
marysa
October 24, 2017 - 6:54 amI have a FitBit obsession – glad you discovered that you could change the band! There are so many cute options out there. Nice to have replacements and fashion statements 🙂
Alicia Taylor
October 26, 2017 - 10:57 amYes! I couldn’t agree more.
Lois Alter Mark
October 24, 2017 - 12:16 amI had no idea there were interchangeable bands! This is such a great idea and makes it so much easier to always wear the Fitbit no matter what occasion you’re dressing for.
Alicia Taylor
October 26, 2017 - 10:58 amYep. Hated wearing my dressy dress with a sports band. Now, I can put on a classy looking band.
momtrusts
October 23, 2017 - 9:32 pmThank you for the easy tutorial! I love all the patterns and bright colors, so pretty!
Claudia Krusch
October 23, 2017 - 9:16 pmI would love to change my Fitbit band. Thanks for the great tutorial. I will have to get some new bands to change things up.
Tonya
October 23, 2017 - 8:42 pmI never really knew you could change these! That’s good to know because I received mine as a gift and I don’t really like the color of the band.
Alicia Taylor
October 24, 2017 - 4:52 pmYeah – I don’t like their basic bands much, myself.
Alecia
October 23, 2017 - 7:45 pmI have the 1st charge, I even had mine replaced when I broke the clasp! It must have been a common enough problem that they decided to make the less expensive part easy to replace on the upgraded version
Sue Reddel
October 23, 2017 - 7:35 pmI didn’t know they had other bands. My wife has one. A new band would make a great stuffing stuffer. Thanks!
Liz Mays
October 23, 2017 - 7:09 pmThis is a nice guide! I’m glad it’s easy to change up the band designs whenever you want. It will be nice to have a couple of bands for different outfits.
reesann723
October 23, 2017 - 6:40 pmI am hoping to get a FitBit for Christmas, so this is great to know! I didn’t know you could change them.
Jamie Reed
October 23, 2017 - 6:36 pmThat’s always looked a little tricky to me, thanks for sharing! This will come in handy one day!
Queens of Virtue
October 23, 2017 - 6:28 pmI have to invest in a Fitbit. I’ve heard such great things. Thanks for sharing how to change the band 🙂
Nicole Aguilar
October 23, 2017 - 6:00 pmChanging the bands out can definitely be tricky! I love all the different ones you have.
irishred13
October 23, 2017 - 5:50 pmThose are some cute bands you found. My friends have these I’ll have to show them they can make them cute!
brandidcrawfordgmailcom
October 23, 2017 - 4:04 pmI had a Fitbit for years and always struggled with replacing the band. These are really great deals, too.
Leah Kanaan
October 23, 2017 - 2:49 pmThis is great! I didn’t know you could do this. My son wants my old Fitbit Charge 2. I will have to do this for him!
Alicia Taylor
October 23, 2017 - 3:41 pmThey have lots that are appropriate for guys, too.
Danielle
October 23, 2017 - 11:20 amThat is so awesome! I love the idea of being able to replace my stock band with something that fits my style. Thank you so much!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
October 23, 2017 - 11:19 amThis is so great! Fitbits are tough, but even their bands can wear out. I’d rather change a band out than buy an entirely new device!
Alicia Taylor
October 23, 2017 - 1:04 pmI agree! The bands (at least the after market ones) are pretty inexpensive – especially compared to $150 Fitbit.
Alicia
October 23, 2017 - 9:41 amI want to get a Fitbit and the Charge is what I am looking at. I walk to the park a lot with my kids so it’d be perfect. This is very helpful to know.