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Fitbit Alta Smart Fitness Activity Tracker Slim Wearable Water Resistant and Sleep Monitor Silver Black Small 5 5 6 7 Inch
Last Updated: July 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.1
SCORE
/10
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1000
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Product Reliability
150stopped working, year, working, died, defective
+13%
-87%
" ... This was pretty disappointing to me, considering I had owned the product for less than 6 months. ... "
" ... Revision: although it stopped working and I was so disappointed, the seller was great and quick to respond. ... "
" ... The photo is faulty. ... "
" ... No way to return it because I have had it for two months. ... "
" ... It never worked correctly ... "
" ... I’ve had my Fitbit for about 5 months. ... It just completely turns off. ... "
" ... 10 months later, same thing happened. ... "
" ... I've had this Fitbit for almost 2 months and it already is messing up. ... "
Battery Life
149battery, charged, battery life, hold a charge, half
+17%
-83%
" ... this fitbit wont completely charge and the charge doesn't last long ... "
" ... I had one before that lasted approximately 6 months and it would not keep a charge. ... "
" ... It worked great for almost 2 months, then all of a sudden it doesnt want ro hold a charge. ... "
" ... The Alta doesn't seem to give enough warning before low battery and then sudden death. ... "
" ... I had to tap the screen 5 or 6 times to see my progress, Battery would not stay charged more than a day and I have been running around the house doing chores etc and it reads that I have no steps. ... "
" ... Battery won’t stay charged from the first day it was received. ... "
" ... Doesn't hold charge more than 1 1/2 days. ... "
" ... I plugged it back in and the screen shows a full battery symbol. ... "
Charging
148charger, charging, fitbit, battery, charged
+17%
-83%
" ... I’d charge it, and the screen would light up, but when I unplugged it from the outlet the Fitbit would go dead again. ... "
" ... Within 2 months charger broke. ... By May the fitbit wouldn't hold a charge. ... "
" ... I only had this a month and now it will not charge. ... "
" ... One of them would not charge beyond 75% And the other one would charge but would not turn on! ... "
" ... It quit charging after a few weeks. ... "
" ... The device will not take a full charge, will not progress past fitbit/setup when on charger and will not turn on ... "
" ... Had to send it back because it wouldn't hold a charge ... "
" ... I didn't think much of it until this past week when I would charge it and then it wouldn't last the whole day. ... "
Band
128wrist, fitbit, bands, alta, clasp
+31%
-69%
" ... But after only 3 months of use, of mostly just checking the time, not even running, or working out with it the band now wont stay on, rendering the Alta useless. ... "
" ... I just found out that I cannot get the band to stay on my wrist. ... I don't know if the holes are too small for the clip but there is no way I can get the clasp through the band holes. ... She could not get the clasp through the band holes either. ... "
" ... This is causing a rash on my wrist. ... "
" ... The band barely snaps together and then it falls apart very easily. ... I will go to do the slightest, strenuous job, and the band pops off. ... "
" ... The other thing that was difficult initially is getting the band on and clasped. ... "
" ... What nightmare the band is. ... "
" ... The band makes it very difficult to take off and put on. ... "
" ... the device is great but the strap that comes with the Alta is really difficult to put on as its hook and it could fall off easily. ... "
Pedometer
117fitbit, tracker, walk, tracking, count
+59%
-41%
" ... Sends reminders to walk every hour. ... "
" ... He loves it and really pays attention to his step counts everyday. ... "
" ... however, I have finally gotten used to wearing the Fitbit Alta on my wrist and am now keeping track of my steps, distance, calories burned, water drunk, activity, etc., on my smart phone which is sync'd with my Fitbit Alta . ... "
" ... I highly recommend that you avoid this tracker. ... "
" ... Very good activity tracker ... "
" ... I use this for walk tracking & as a watch. ... "
" ... I loved my Fitbit and it was super helpful to me. ... "
" ... It has motivated me to be more active. ... "
Returns
75replacement, refund, returned, returning, sent
+7%
-93%
" ... No way to return it because I have had it for two months. ... "
" ... This died literally one day after return window expired (31st day). ... "
" ... I can' return it, or even sell it because it won't work. ... "
" ... I had to send it back. ... "
" ... !.first time i could nt get it back and ordered another one which i lost again but luckily i managed to get it bk .I had to order the regular straps (with buckle ) , Not sure why fit bit thought the hook will stay on ... "
" ... Ultimately they did give me a replacement but could have very easily said no. ... And the replacement one just died! ... "
" ... To bad because I order it and I live out side of the United states and and even to try to return it will be to competed and expensive. ... "
" ... Too difficult to work with my needs had to return. ... "
Comfort
71wear, wearing, every day, wore, bracelet
+41%
-59%
" ... I have worn fitbits everyday for 8 years, and this one is my 4th. ... "
" ... I don't know if the holes are too small for the clip but there is no way I can get the clasp through the band holes. ... "
" ... The bracelet is very difficult to put on, it hurts, I am very unhappy about it, sometimes I don't put it right and it opens and fall from my hands. ... "
" ... I have very small wrists, and while I found the device to fit quite well, no size setting prevented it from falling off. ... "
" ... You cannot fasten the Fitbit band using two hands, never mind the one you would need to fasten it on yourself. ... "
" ... This is causing a rash on my wrist. ... "
" ... So how could a woman put the bracelet on herself? ... "
" ... I don't even wear it regularly anymore tbh. ... The last time I did it literally died in the middle of the day while I was wearing it and that was after I had charged it the night before. ... "
Device Compatibility
63iphone, fitbit, bluetooth, syncing, texts
+29%
-71%
" ... It would not sync with my phone or my pc so I have never been able to use it. ... "
" ... I purchased this FitBit and could not get it to sync with my phone, even after calling the helpline at FitBit to assist me. ... "
" ... Would not synchronize with any of my devices ... "
" ... Would not couple with desktop bluetooth. ... "
" ... Too complicated and couldn't get it to re-set after it went off sync ... "
" ... Dongle needed to sync the device was not included in the box. ... "
" ... I tried to reset it multiple times and took forever to try to sync it ... "
" ... it didn't sync with the android phone, wouldn't sync with Amazon fire tablet or pc. ... Wouldn't sync with new phone either. ... "
Build Quality
61band, charger, metal, holes, months
+20%
-80%
" ... The wristband’s metal posts would not push completely through the band and I lost it on the first walk I took (the black security loop also faiiled). ... "
" ... No plastic to hold it together. ... "
" ... The holes are too small to get the pins thru. ... "
" ... I thought given a three year break, maybe they would be better. ... The rubberized band immediately lost its metal closure. ... "
" ... I had not dropped it, submerged it, or done anything that could damage it. ... "
" ... My Alta is out of warranty (1 year) and I had an issue with my charging cable (initially i had another issue where it broke after a few months). ... "
" ... Broke with in the first year, got a replacement band and then it just stopped charging after 20 months and it's out of warranty so they will not do anything. ... "
" ... This product broke - when I was taking off my shirt, the watch got caught on the sleeve and just fell apart. ... "
Software Platform
36sync, fitbit, tracker, syncing, uninstalling
+31%
-69%
" ... The weird thing is, is that the watch itself says that it has a ton of battery (even the app says it has battery) but the watch will just turn off and won't turn on until I plug it in to charge again. ... "
" ... The app takes ages to sync. ... "
" ... I spend more time uninstalling/reinstalling it. ... "
" ... I have to look constantly at both apps. ... "
" ... UPDATE watch was returned basically nothing worked right so to me I could not believe in this product. ... "
" ... Has issues syncing and all setting are correct. ... "
" ... I ordered the fitbit ALTA through Amazon.com - I got the product and it was defective right out of the box (1) the software update would not happen - I kept trying multiple times and then gave up - I contacted the customer service who verified the issue and send me a replacement ... "
" ... Since I received this tracker, I have had nothing but issues trying to get it to sync with the app. ... It would only sync randomly and only if I opened the app, now, it will not sync at all. ... I restarted my iphone, I uninstalled & reinstalled the app, I logged out & in again on the app and the website, I disconnected & reconnected to Bluetooth . ... "
Fit
36fit, holes, fit bits, prongs, fall
+42%
-58%
" ... The holes that you need to fit the metal button through are tight. ... "
" ... I don't know if the holes are too small for the clip but there is no way I can get the clasp through the band holes. ... "
" ... I hate this fit bit. ... "
" ... My fit bit stopped working after a few months. ... "
" ... Does not stay clipped ... "
" ... I have owned numerous fit bits but this was such a disappointment. ... "
" ... don't stay locked ... "
" ... The piece would not stay on. ... Even with crazy glue it still fell off again and ultimately was lost. ... "
Price
34waste of money, waste your money, waste, cost, worth the money
+35%
-65%
" ... Waste of money ... "
" ... What a waste of money!! ... "
" ... I should have saved my money and stuck with that. ... "
" ... It's not worth the price for something that is so easily lost. ... "
" ... Dont waste time and money. ... "
" ... These are poorly designed and constructed, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. ... "
" ... It was a complete waste of money. ... "
" ... Not pleased with being sent a faulty product for the price I paid. ... "
Display Clarity
33display, tap, see, fitbit, turns
+24%
-76%
" ... The screen has a tiny cracked spot (white line undrr the number and clock)!!! ... "
" ... The screen responded with taps and was slow to do so. ... "
" ... Display worked for about two minutes, then stopped. ... Can't get it to display this morning, either. ... "
" ... I bought this not realizing that it is just short of impossible to see the screens in the daylight, even if you shade the screen with you hand (you can almost see the time, but no other information), and that it does not measure heart rate. ... "
" ... It’s either frozen or the touch screen doesn’t work. ... "
" ... The screen will NOT come off of "fitbit\setup.com" ... "
" ... Display turns off too quickly for you to be a able to read info on screen. ... Not very responsive to taps on screen and does not always turn on as expected. ... "
" ... Doesn't show display when less than full. ... "
As Gift
32bought, birthday, loves, daughter, wife
+100%
" ... I bought this as a giveaway gift to one of my employees and she just loves it! ... "
" ... I bought this for my girlfriend's birthday. ... "
" ... Gift for daughter - she loved it. ... "
" ... A gift to my wife, she uses it daily and loves it. ... "
" ... Given as gifts. ... "
" ... got as a birthday gift. ... "
" ... Purchased as gift for my daughter ... "
" ... Was a great gift for my friends birthday. ... "
Apps
31sync, fitbit, tracker, syncing, iphone
+52%
-48%
" ... I love that you can sync it with the app and compete with your friends. ... "
" ... The fitbit OS is easy to use. ... "
" ... I love the app, and all that it can do. ... But you can manually put in how much exercise you have done into the app so you can get around that. ... "
" ... The app works great too and it always feels great when you meet your goals! ... "
" ... The APP is amazingly motivating and that is something I really use more than the screen read out on the Alta itself. ... "
" ... Like the tracker and the app functionality. ... "
" ... There is no problem with updates or syncing with the Fitbit app on my phone. ... "
" ... The app is really easy and fun to use, and I like being able to see how well my friends are doing and try to one-up them. ... "
Ease of Use
30easy, difficult, put, set, use
+73%
-27%
" ... Set up was a breeze even for the technologically challenged! ... "
" ... Easy to use, accurate. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It has been a wonderful easy transition and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. ... "
" ... synced and set up were so easy. ... "
" ... Very easy setup. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up! ... It’s also easy to add what you eator drink. ... "
Sleep Tracking
30steps, tracks, tracking, sleeping, fitbit
+60%
-40%
" ... Enjoying it to track my sleep. ... "
" ... I bought this Fitbit to track my steps and to track my sleep patterns. ... It was helpful to see that I am getting enough sleep in shifts. ... "
" ... I love being able to track my sleep now. ... "
" ... I love being able to track my steps and my sleep. ... "
" ... I sleep with it on and find it isn't an issue either. ... "
" ... It tracks sleep well. ... "
" ... Tracks steps, sleep patterns, and so many more things! ... "
" ... Tracks sleeping and thats what I really wanted. ... "
Accuracy
26steps, tracking, inaccurate, accuracy, tracker
+50%
-50%
" ... The steps are totally inaccurate. ... "
" ... Like I said it has potential to be a good product, but until they fix the accuracy of counting steps, it is not. ... "
" ... I also believe that the readings are inaccurate. ... "
" ... However, after adjusting my stride length on the app, I found the accuracy to become better--although still not exactly correct. ... "
" ... I know it counts hand movements - it doesnt seem to be accurate. ... "
" ... the Alta tracker is not accurate I put both my fit bits on just to double check my steps and the Alta is way off. ... "
" ... Was not accurate and would not sync. ... "
" ... Add in the fact that it is wildly inaccurate. ... "
Marketplace
26seller, shipping, works as advertised, works, received
+50%
-50%
" ... Of course we only have 30 days to return thru amazon so I am really dissatisfied. ... "
" ... Do not order this product from Amazon. ... "
" ... It was sent back to Amazon. ... "
" ... Will not purchase another product from them!!! ... "
" ... So disappointed with the seller. ... "
" ... I had to send it back to Amazon. ... "
" ... This turkey is going back to Amazon. ... "
" ... Amazon sent a replacement. ... "
Delivery
22box, received, ordered, item, expected
+55%
-45%
" ... Got it out of the box. ... "
" ... Received it on time too ... "
" ... the item arrived fast and good ... "
" ... Arrived as expected and advertised. ... "
" ... Came earlier than expected and in perfect condition, brand new in box. ... "
" ... Well packaged and arrived on time. ... "
" ... Arrived on time, I love it! ... "
" ... This product arrived in a secure box without damage. ... "
Defective Delivery
21box, received, item, brand new, arrived
+10%
-90%
" ... Well, is it my problem that the brand new product from the manufacturer is defective. ... "
" ... Not sure if i got a defective item, but I'm returning it :-( Very disappointed. ... "
" ... I believe I received a defective item. ... "
" ... I got a dud. ... "
" ... It was obviously defective or refurbished. ... "
" ... I received a product that I gifted and I is not working. ... "
" ... Obviously a manufacturing defect, I would avoid this product. ... "
" ... It arrived broken. ... "
For Kids
14son, bought, old, granddaughter, daughter
+93%
-7%
" ... Kid wanted an Apple Watch and I bought her this instead. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son for Christmas and he loves it. ... "
" ... Given as a gift to my 12 year old grandson. ... "
" ... My daughter loves it. ... "
" ... I bought it for my teenage son and he loves it. ... "
" ... Daughter loves, but durability isn’t great ... "
" ... I gave this to my 12 year old grandson . ... "
" ... Bought it for my son. ... "
Design
14sleek, design, slim, alta, poor
+79%
-21%
" ... Great design though. ... "
" ... It's also very sleek and professional looking, so I don't feel weird wearing it at work. ... "
" ... Nice sleek look so I have purchased 3 now. ... "
" ... I like the not bulky, not chuncky sleek look. ... "
" ... It’s very thin and sleek, not to bulky, snug fit and sporty. ... "
" ... It's small enough to look feminine but still easy to read. ... "
" ... It appears sturdy and the slim packaging is more feminine ... "
" ... It was sleek, comfortable, and did what it said it would do. ... "
Notifications
12notifications, text messages, receive, phone, notification
+67%
-33%
" ... It also is able to send text notifications from my phone, which is pretty nifty. ... "
" ... I can leave it in my pocket while walking and just look at my Fitbit to read my text messages. ... "
" ... I love that it reads my notifications. ... "
" ... Love the feature that vibrates when you receive a text message. ... "
" ... I did have the Fitbit HR, but wanted the text/calendar notification capability. ... "
" ... It also allows me to see who is calling my cell phone and see text messages. ... "
" ... I loved that it can sync with my phone and it displays text messages and the caller ID. ... "
" ... I even like the phone alert feature. ... "
Heartrate
12monitor, heart rate monitor, hr, tracker, tracking
+50%
-50%
" ... does not do heartbeat, rate ... "
" ... Wish I had realized that it doesn’t track heart rate and blood pressure. ... "
" ... I ordered the one with the heart rate and I just got the tracker??? ... "
" ... I thought this model had the heart monitor bit it doesn’t ... "
" ... I am just disappointed I didn’t get one with the heart rate! ... "
Water Resistance
11water, fitbit, shower, damage, alta
+45%
-55%
" ... I've never gotten it wet in the shower. ... "
" ... I contacted FitBit and they said it was not covered and that you cannot wear it in the shower. ... "
" ... don’t care to charge or not be water resistant. ... "
" ... I had not dropped it, submerged it, or done anything that could damage it. ... "
" ... If you didn’t have to take it on and off all the time to shower. ... "
" ... I had not taken the band in the water - I've taken it off before showering or doing dishes. ... "
Setup
10setup, written, set, arrived, use
+70%
-30%
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... It came 60% charged when it arrived in the mail and setup was easy. ... "
" ... synced and set up were so easy. ... "
" ... Very easy setup. ... "
Lagging
9reset, tried, restart, solution, sync
-100%
" ... I've tried resetting it, but it won't reset. ... "
" ... Did Restart numerous times but didn't help. ... "
" ... I tried to reset it more than two times with no sign of life. ... "
" ... I tried to reset it multiple times and took forever to try to sync it ... "
" ... Once again it said to reset it. ... "
" ... The "solution" is to restart it three times in a row? ... "
" ... Restarted it several times. ... It turns off and you have to reset it. ... "
" ... The solution was to restart it. ... "
Cables
9plastic, new charging cable, months, charging, cable
-100%
" ... So had mine for a month before the charging cord (plastic clip) broke, had to order another charging cord. ... "
" ... I’ve been through two charging cables, and still the same problems. ... "
" ... Not happy with the fact that I would need to have the charging cable on hand at all times in order to reset it if it decides to stop working. ... "
" ... The only way to reset the Alta is to plug it into the charging cable and press a button on the cable itself. ... "
" ... I need to ding it for the power cord and how it charges which is just very bizarre. ... I am not sure why there even exists a power button on the cable. ... "
" ... Within a few weeks of purchase the charging cable stopped working. ... Then within a couplw months of receiving new charging cable, the Fitbit itself stopped working. ... "
" ... The charging cable/adapter has a design fault - the plastic clipper was broken in 2 months. ... "
" ... My Alta is out of warranty (1 year) and I had an issue with my charging cable (initially i had another issue where it broke after a few months). ... They would not send me a new charging cable, so I was going to file a claim with my insurance provider who needs my serial number. ... "
Bluetooth
8iphone, working, syncing, sync, months
+25%
-75%
" ... The bluetooth also didn't work ... "
" ... I restarted my iphone, I uninstalled & reinstalled the app, I logged out & in again on the app and the website, I disconnected & reconnected to Bluetooth . ... "
" ... Would not couple with desktop bluetooth. ... "
" ... After charging, none of my phones could pick up the Bluetooth of the Fitbit so returned. ... "
" ... Then 8 months later the Bluetooth quit working, but they would not warrant the refurbished device they sent. ... "
Call quality
8call, text, calls, texts, receive
+63%
-38%
" ... It does show texts, phone calls, and reminders/alerts, which is really handy. ... "
" ... Works perfect with syncing up to my phone to know if I receive a text message or call. ... "
" ... I even like the phone alert feature. ... "
" ... It even notify s you when a text or call comes through on your phone. ... "
Size
8size, bulky, slim, sleek, perfect
+75%
-25%
" ... This small size is more feminine than the bigger Fitbits. ... "
" ... I like the not bulky, not chuncky sleek look. ... "
" ... It's amazing how such a small thing can make a big difference. ... "
" ... It is slim and sleek and is very affordable. ... "
" ... Perfect size, not bulky. ... "
" ... Actually I love it, the smaller size is perfect. ... "
Ports
7plug, power, port, dongle, computer
-100%
" ... I also dislike the power port. ... "
" ... Does not come with outlet plug. ... "
" ... the usb plug for computer was missing and the charger didn’t even work! ... "
" ... Instead of just having a place to plug in a USB cable, it has a weird interface where you clip on the power connection making sure that the prongs are matching when you clip it on. ... "
" ... The charging cable/adapter has a design fault - the plastic clipper was broken in 2 months. ... "
" ... They would not send me a new charging cable, so I was going to file a claim with my insurance provider who needs my serial number. ... "
" ... Constantly plugging in and out the Dongle into my computer's USB slot in order to try to get it to sync with the wrist band became a nightmare. ... "
Product As Described
6works, described, advertised
+100%
" ... Works and fits as described. ... "
" ... Works great just as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Screen Protection
6would, time, tap the screen, tap, get
+33%
-67%
" ... Many reviews says that the screen stop working a few days after purchase, mine never works. ... "
" ... I would tap it and the screen would not appear ... The majority of the time, I would only get to distance before the screen would disappear and I would have to start over. ... "
" ... They really should screen their products to get rid of the DOAs. ... "
Cleaning
6get, fitbit, every, dirty, cleaned
+50%
-50%
" ... So I figured many the contacts weren’t clean so I cleaned them and charged it again that night. ... "
" ... Fitbit cannot help you locate a lost device, nor can they prevent anyone from wiping the device and using it for themselves. ... "
" ... Face of tracker was soiled and I had to wipe it off. ... "
Calorie Tracking
5calories, burned, tracking, track, intake
+80%
-20%
" ... This has been great to wear and track food, water, exercise and more. ... "
" ... It is motivating- I keep track of my food intake and keep it under the number of calories burned ... "
" ... Great for tracking movement & burned calories. ... "
" ... The app is great for tracking food, water, steps, exercise, etc. ... "
Features
5time, one, lot, feature
+80%
-20%
" ... Lot of cool features and props. ... "
" ... The features is has are the best. ... "
" ... many have more features, are more reliable, and are cheaper. ... "
" ... She is still learning about all of the features ... "
For Running
4workouts, tracker, track, fall, exercise
+50%
-50%
" ... PT Barnum must be running this company, because he sure took me. ... "
" ... mine fall down while jogging twice !!! ... "
For Fun
4+100%
" ... I have used this Fitbit for six weeks and it is FUN. ... "
" ... Makes it feel more fun and attainable. ... "
" ... Works great and between my wife and my daughter and myself we are having a lot of competitive fun with our daily scores. ... "
" ... Super fun to do completions online with friends. ... "
Clock
4morning, clock, using, sleep, set
+50%
-50%
" ... The clock also will change on its own so it’s not reliable for knowing the time. ... "
" ... When the alarm goes off in the morning I tap twice but it just won’t turn off. ... "
Weight Tracking
4really, move, loss, getting, exercise
+50%
-50%
" ... I am so disappointed, you have no idea, I really wanted it to become my weight loss pilot- tracking my steps and motivating me to move- but this one's a dud, returning it. ... "
Color
4love, set, easy
+100%
" ... I've purchased several colors to switch out. ... "
" ... Gorgeous color that pops and easy set up. ... "
Weight
4light, using
+75%
-25%
" ... Light weight and thin. ... "
" ... However I did want it because it advertised itself as being light weight and doing mostly everything I needed it to do. ... "
Controls
3get, display, times, tap tap tap, tap
-100%
" ... I can reset (press the reset button 3 times every 8 seconds), but then it dies a few hours later. ... "
" ... The holes that you need to fit the metal button through are tight. ... "
Storage
3box
+67%
-33%
" ... Brand new, perfect condition, waaaay cheaper than any store! ... "
" ... Holds up well. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 240 meters
Weight: 68.04 grams
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
FM Radio: Yes