• Reviews around battery (2.23 of 5)

    Misfit Shine - Activity and Sleep Monitor

    • I replaced the battery and it still won't work.
    • I also like the fact there is no re-charging, the device uses a battery.
    • I've been wearing this for 7 months now and had to replace the battery at 5 months, which Misfit shipped for free!
    • not sure if it works, the battery was dead, now I have to find a battery, and this was a gift for a friend.
    • I got distracted by a family emergency and didn't change the dead battery for two weeks.
    • I think they should send me a free battery.
    • The battery died in about 2 months
    • It's not like CR2032 is a cheap battery
    • They even send a free battery when the app notices that yours is running low.
    • i went swimming and it filled with water and killed the battery
    • During that time misfit offered me a free battery which I received but not prior to purchasing Panasonic batteries from Amazon which seem to last longer.
    • Dead battery upon delivery.
    • and I already have a low battery warning which is disappointing since one of the reasons I chose Misfit over Fitbit is not having to constantly charge it, so having to buy new batteries every few weeks is annoying.
    • The replaceable battery/waterproof aspect of it is nothing short of genius
    • Then the battery died and (having recently moved
    • We finally figured out they sent my brand new device with a dead battery
    • I put two new batteries in it thinking that was the problem, but it still doesn't work
    • Then t started to drain the new batteries very quickly
    • Great tracker, amazing battery life, great app, terrible strap though
    • Oh yeah, changing the battery is also a nightmare
    • and they were very responsive, and when my battery was just about ready to die, they offered (out of the blue) to send replacement batteries
    • It was great the first 2 month, but then the battery started to fail
    • The third battery died after about a week
    • It's water resistance is good and it seems to not burn batteries out.
    • Another thing that I did not like was the the battery which should have lasted 4 months was already showing as "LOW" - in less than 2 weeks of
    • Excellent battery lifeCons
    • I tried drying it out, putting in a fresh battery, etc
    • First, the battery back is nearly impossible to get off, and the metal is soft
    • lol wish I could find a better battery for the misfit
    • The very first "carrot" in making the switch to Misfit for me is a REPLACEABLE BATTERY.
    • Doesn't work, possibly has a dead battery upon arrival
    • The battery is good for about a month
    • never got to use it, either the battery or the actual product never worked
    • Mine has stopped working though, after about 15months or so, changed the battery but still didn't work
    • The first battery died after about a month
    • I went to a jewelry store to have them check the battery and the battery was fine so the watch is defective.
    • Changed batteries, still didn't work
    • After we got home the battery inside was corroded and the inside was wet
    • You don't have to re-charge the device and you rarely have to replace the battery- Amazing
    • I hated having to recharge and my Misfit has a long lasting battery.
    • I had great battery life and the shine stayed put.
    • The new Misfit's battery stays good for months at a time; I've had no problems on that front.
    • I bought a new one(cheap no brand batteries) and it didn't come back on.
    • They also sent me a free battery when they noticed mine was low and I had no replaced it yet
    • Had to replace the battery twice in 2 months and still died
    • I also love the sleep tracking and the fact that it hardly ever needs a new battery (like once every few months).
    • After six months the battery died
    • Stopped working in less than six months...bought a new battery and still won't work
    • we installed the battery april 20th 2016, the battery was unusable by july 2016.
    • Also, the device ordered itself a new battery when it first died at around six months, after that with no
    • Replaced the battery AGAIN, and worked again for a short time
    • During that time misfit offered me a free battery which I received but not prior to purchasing Panasonic batteries from Amazon which seem to last longer.
    • No problem," I thought, "I'll just change out the battery every couple months because my kids will keep messing with it."
    • The battery is inexpensive and lasts from 4 to 6 months
    • When I found it last week the battery was dead - understandably.
    • After several months the battery died.
    • not sure if it works, the battery was dead, now I have to find a battery, and this was a gift for a friend.
    • Just make sure that the Bluetooth on your phone is turned off unless you are syncing with the device, because it wears down both the phone battery and the Shine battery very quickly
    • The app is user-friendly, and they sent me a free replacement battery when mine ran down
    • I've changed the battery and tried just about everything listed on misfit's page but nothing has really worked
    • The device barely does anything useful and somehow the battery was dead in 4 months
    • It looks cool and the battery was easy to put in.
    • The only issue I had was the battery that shipped with it didn't work.
    • Opening the Shine to insert the battery was very difficult, even with the tool provided.
    • Thought it would last a little longer, but batteries for this are cheap.
    • Also the batteries failed after 3
    • Exchanged it for another one and battery died in it also.
    • When this was explained to the Misfit team, my boyfriend received an upsetting message from customer support, essentially telling my boyfriend to go buy a new battery for the product (even though the original battery was included as part of the product).I contacted Misfit and asked for a number to call customer support because I hoped that this could better be resolved over the phone as opposed to an exchange of emails (with hours going in between each email)
    • I changed the battery but they are still dim.
    • The only problem I had was installing the battery
    • The next batteries did not work either.
    • Battery life - I do enjoy not having to charge or think about the battery life of this thing
    • The Misfit also arrived with a dead battery, and if I had not purchased replacement batteries when i bought it originally, I would have been out of luck until they arrived
    • Fitness monitor didn't work, so I bought a new battery per the troubleshooting instructions.
    • She drains watch batteries in a matter of a few days, so I'm interested to see how she does with this
    • Stylish, comfortable, battery lasts a long time
    • She even tried to replace the battery, believing the problem might have stemmed from a dead battery
    • Appeared to be used, the battery area was scratched and appeared to be damaged, the battery was dead on arrival, and I couldn't sync have it as it appeared to be registered by someone other than me
    • I had no issues with this item for 5 months, then the battery died
    • The tool for changing the battery damages the slot where it is supposed to be inserted.
    • Pros: stylish, comfortable, versatile, battery lifeCons: not user-friendly, lacks qualityI was attracted to the battery life and the possibility to use the watch to track swimming laps in addition to tracking steps, mileage, etc
    • Battery died in a very short time
    • I have noticed odd battery drain.
    • The battery is still going strong and it is definitely water proof
    • It's so much more stylish than a FitBit, as well as being cheaper.-Accuracy
    • A few times it worked as it should, tap twice, show progress
    • I bought the so-called "Speedo" version of Shine from Misfit site directly in Sep as soon as it's available, and was highly expecting it
    • My only criticism is that it pops out of the wrist band and it very easy to lose (as you will see from other reviews)
    • Very unhelpful as by then you have to start trying to sync all over again
    • The item doesn't work as it will not hold a charge.
    • I always wear it on my wrist but there is the option of wearing it as a sort of lanyard type thing as well as you can buy additional pieces to wear it as a necklace etc
    • I was really hoping this would work out as I needed an activity tracker for the swimming pool.
    • After reading the numerous reviews and looking at other activity monitors I decided to go with the Misfit Shine as I wanted something that would integrate with my business clothing, provide accurate readings for activities, monitor my sleep cycle, and I really wanted something that was waterproof.
    • Ok, so I tried just now and it worked as it should, showing progress and then time
    • I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
    • This is by far my favorite fitness tracker I've tried both for the sleek fit and comfort as well as for accuracy
    • Don't use your money on this, as totally cool as it seems.
    • I love the band and t chose the Misfit a second time because it doesn't have to be recharged and is more elegant looking than most fitness tracker.
    • I love the band and t chose the Misfit a second time because it doesn't have to be recharged and is more elegant looking than most fitness tracker.