If you are on a vacation and suddenly realize that your Fitbit charger is left at home, don’t panic. You can still power up your Fitbit without its charger!
While you can’t truly charge Fitbit without charger or a cable, there are ways to charge with a wall charger, a power bank, a laptop or PC, etc.
4 safe ways to Charge Fitbit Without Charger
Method 1: Using a USB Port On a Laptop Or PC
Let’s assume that you forgot to pack your Fitbit adapter on the go, but you have your charging cable and a laptop or a PC, this will work!
Make sure that the laptop you are choosing has sufficient charge to power up the Fitbit battery. Also, charging via a laptop or a PC will take longer than the original charger. So, have some patience.
Here is how to charge a Fitbit using a laptop or PC:
Step 1: Turn on the system [laptop/PC] first.
Step 2: Place the Fitbit on the charging cable’s magnetic end.
Step 3: Plug the other end of the charging cable into the USB port, and leave it till it is fully charged.
Method 2: Using A Power Bank
Similar to a laptop, if you have a power bank as a power source, you can charge a Fitbit without its charger. Moreover, it is convenient to carry a portable power bank and a Fitbit charging cable on any trip.
Follow this simple guideline to charge your Fitbit using a Power Bank:
Step 1: Place your Fitbit on the charging cable cradle.
Step 2: Insert the USB port of the charging cable into the power bank.
Step 3: If connected properly, you can see that Fitbit is powering up quickly.
Method 3: Using Wall Chargers
A UL-certified USB wall charger or your smartphone charger is ideal for charging your Fitbit without damaging the battery.
Step 1: Insert the USB end of the charging cable into the wall charger.
Step 2: Place your Fitbit on the charging cable cradle.
Step 3: Ensure the charging contacts are well attached.
Step 4: Finally, insert the USB adaptor into a wall outlet.
If the connection is good, you can see the Fitbit watch start charging immediately. Leave your smartwatch until it is fully charged. However, make sure that you do not leave it for a long time and avoid overcharging the Fitbit device. It may damage the Fitbit battery.
Method 4: Using Replaceable Batteries
Only the Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip models have removable coin-cell batteries. So, if you own either of these models, you can try it out!
Hence, if your Fitbit model supports replacing the battery, you can buy a spare battery set and follow the steps below:
Step 1: Switch off your Fitbit.
Step 2: Remove the back of your Fitbit watch.
Step 3: Next, remove the old exhausted battery and replace it with a new one.
Step 4: Cover the back and switch on the Fitbit device.
Modern models such as the Charge, Versa, Sense, Inspire, and Luxe series have non-removable batteries and should not be opened.
Conclusion
Now that you have reached the conclusion section of this article, you have a fair idea about how to charge your Fitbit without a charger.
If you lose a Fitbit charger, the safest method to charge your Fitbit is to connect it to a laptop or a portable power bank using the original Fitbit cable. Follow the guidelines we have shared in this article and share your thoughts.
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