Swim or shower with your Fitbit device
Learn about water resistance on your Fitbit device and how to clean and dry your device if it gets wet.
Check if your Fitbit device is water-resistant
Most Fitbit devices are water-resistant to 50 meters. They're designed to be swimproof and stand up to even the sweatiest of workouts. To check whether your device is swimproof or splashproof, refer to the table below and our user manuals.
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, go to our Wear and Care page.
For information about Google Pixel Watch, go to Google Pixel Watch Technical & Device Specifications.
| Device | Water Resistance |
|---|---|
|
Ace 2 |
Water-resistant to 50 meters |
| Ace | Showerproof Important: Do not 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 such as during water sports
Dry and clean your wet Fitbit device
If your device gets wet, take it off and dry it well before putting it back on.
If it comes into contact with any liquid other than fresh water, clean it with fresh water and a soap-free cleanser like Cetaphil. Then, dry it with a lint free-cloth.
Avoid wearing your Fitbit device in the shower, hot tub, or sauna
While the devices are water-resistant, we advise against wearing them to the shower to minimize exposure to soaps, shampoos, and conditioners. These substances can cause long-term damage to your device and may cause skin irritation. We also don’t recommend wearing the devices in a hot tub or sauna.
Use the water lock setting on your Fitbit device
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 👁 Image
tap Water Lock 👁 Image
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 👁 Image
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 👁 Image
tap Water Lock 👁 Image
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 👁 Image
tap Water Lock 👁 Image
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.