💻 Technology Aug 28, 2026 · Taylor Kerns

Forget screenless: Fitbit Air users have started going bandless

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Forget screenless: Fitbit Air users have started going bandless
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Some people are using athletic tape to attach their Fitbit Air trackers directly to their skin.
At least one user reports that they have been wearing their Fitbit Air on their ankle, held in place by their sock.
These alternative ways of wearing the tracker aren’t officially supported, but apparently don’t interfere much with tracking.


The Fitbit Air is a minimal take on the fitness wearable, being a relatively affordable, low-profile, screenless option that’s meant to passively track

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