
Connect the Fitbit Charge 5 to its charging cable.It’s a simple restart button, and it comes in handy in situations when the Charge 5 becomes unresponsive and you can’t use the onboard restart function. Unlike the one that came with the previous Charge models, the newer one features a button on one of its ends. With the Charge 5, Fitbit offers a rather different charging cable. The brand themselves say, "While certain of our products may be water resistant or splash proof, it is always important to take it off after it gets wet and dry it well before putting it back on.How to Fix an Unresponsive Fitbit Charge 5 Unlike one of the other best fitness trackers, the Charge models aren't designed for complex water activities like diving or even over-exposure to water. Not quite - the Charge 5 is water resistant up to 50 meters. I found this to be slightly surprising when I took the tracker out for a run, since it was designed with workouts in mind - and most people listen to music while they exercise. However, unlike the Charge 4 which allowed users to control music via Spotify, it doesn't have any features that provide music playback. A combination of the two can help you manage your overall health and learn how to deal with stress better. This detects electrodermal activity, which is small changes in your skin's sweat levels that might suggest you're under stress. Two features worth particularly pointing out are the watch's compatibility with the Fitbit ECG (Electrocardiogram) app, meaning users can assess their own hearts for any irregularities and speak to their doctor if they have concerns, and the on-wrist EDA Scan app. SmartTrack, which automatically tracks your workout.The Fitbit Charge 5 has an impressive range of features, justifying the higher price. What features does the Fitbit Charge 5 have? There was only one week where I found it didn't last for a full week but in this case, I was manually tracking workouts and so using the on-board GPS for several hours at a time without a break. Once it's charged though, the tracker does tend to last for the full seven days even when enabling GPS features which tend to reduce battery life relatively quickly. This isn't the case with the Charge 5, you have to leave it alone to charge for the full two hours before you can use it. Other models insist on a similar charging time - apart from the Fitbit Versa 3 which boasts an impressive 12 minute charging time - but you can use them before this two hour mark for a lower battery level. The Charge 5 needs to be plugged in and charged, using the simple USB cable system, for two whole hours.


(Image credit: Grace Walsh/Future) Fitbit Charge 5: Battery and chargingĭespite being one of the brand's newer fitness trackers, the battery life and charging system is a little dated.
