Swimmers, surfers, rafters, and all water-sport enthusiasts gather around- you can now water lock on Fitbit to protect your device from accidental taps and possible water damage.
Are you curious to find out what a water lock is on your Fitbit and how to activate it? Let’s get right into it.
What Is Water Lock On Fitbit?
The Water Lock on Fitbit disables the Fitbit’s touch screen and buttons to avoid any unintended swipes or taps that open apps when the device gets wet. While the touch screen is unresponsive, alarms and notifications will still be displayed for you.
Users can turn on the water lock feature before they take a bath, go for a swim, or participate in any water-based event.
When the water lock on Fitbit is enabled, you will notice the “Water locked” message or a water droplet icon displayed on the screen.
Fitbit Devices With the Water Lock Feature
Not all Fitbit devices come with a water lock feature. These are the models that have this feature:
- Fitbit Ace 3
- Fitbit Inspire 2
- Fitbit Inspire 3
- Fitbit Charge 5
- Fitbit Charge 6
- Fitbit Luxe
- Fitbit Versa 3
- Fitbit Sense
Note: The water lock feature of a few Fitbit models will be automatically turned on when the device gets wet, whereas the user will have to manually turn it on in other models like Ace 3, Luxe, Inspire 2, and Charge 5.
How To Activate Water Lock On Fitbit?
Activate Water Lock On Fitbit Inspire 3
You can turn on the Water lock feature on Fitbit Inspire 3 devices by,
Step 1 – Swipe down from the Clock screen.
Step 2 – Tap on the Water Lock icon.
Step 3 – Tap on your screen firmly twice to activate the water lock.
Activate Water Lock On Fitbit Ace 3 And Inspire 2
You can turn on the Water lock on the Fitbit Ace 3 and Inspire 2 by,
Step 1 – Press and hold the side buttons on the device.
Step 2 – Tap on Water Lock.
Step 3 – Tap on your screen firmly twice to activate the water lock.
Activate Water Lock On Fitbit Charge 5, Charge 6, and Luxe
You can turn on the Water lock on Fitbit Luxe, Charge 5, and Charge 6 by,
Step 1 – Swipe down from the clock.
Step 2 – Tap on the Water Lock.
Step 3 – Tap on your screen firmly twice to activate the water lock on your device.
Note: If you do not see “Water locked” displayed on the screen, then try tapping harder.
How To Deactivate Water Lock On Fitbit?
All you have to do to deactivate the Water lock on Fitbit is to firmly double-tap the middle of the screen until you see the “Unlocked” message on the screen. On certain models with buttons, press and hold the button if prompted.
Your Fitbit screen will be immediately unlocked, and you will be able to access all features.
Tips to Keep Your Fitbit Safe Around Water
- While all Fitbit devices are water-resistant up to 50 meters, they are not completely waterproof; the resistance can decrease with wear and tear.
- Avoid wearing your Fitbit in hot tubs, saunas, or jet showers with high-velocity water.
- After exposure to water, dry it thoroughly.
- Never attempt to charge your Fitbit while it is wet.
Wrap Up
Protect your fitness tracker from potential water damage without having to compromise on tracking your real-time metrics. Fitbit will continuously monitor your heart rate, distance covered, and all other vital metrics, even when the Water Lock on Fitbit is activated.
Now that you know the easiest way to turn on the water lock on Fitbit, you no longer have to take it off or worry about getting your fitness tracker wet ever again. Also read: Can Fitbit Watch Measure Blood Pressure? and Everything Explained About Sleep Mode On Fitbit.
