I see many complaints about the band falling off and people losing this device. Is the band "that" bad?
1865121
I had mine about 10 days when it fell off and I lost it. I complained to Garmin and they replaced it for a reduced fee. I think that if you put it on and never or very very rarely take it off, the band doesn't loosen, my husband has not had problems with his. The band clearly is a design problem, and I don't get the sense they are doing much to fix it.
1865122
The band is not the greatest, but I have never had it fall off. I wear it every day and even play golf with it on twice a week and it has never fallen off.
1865123
The band has been fine so far I double check to make sure it is fastened securely. Has not come off yet
1865124
This was on their FB page: Get the free Vivokeeper from Garmin. This belt will secure your device from falling off! Click the link bellow, select your country, and type in your personal information. Right now- it is free (no shipping cost)!!! http://www8.garmin.com/vivokeeper/?utm_source=garmin_us&utm_medium=email&utm_content&utm_campaign=vivokeeper
1865125
This was on their FB page: Get the free Vivokeeper from Garmin. This belt will secure your device from falling off! Click the link bellow, select your country, and type in your personal information. Right now- it is free (no shipping cost)!!! http://www8.garmin.com/vivokeeper/?utm_source=garmin_us&utm;_medium=email&utm;_content&utm;_campaign=vivokeeper
1865126
They have alleviated this as mine came with the vivokeeper. I have not had any issues with thr band popping off. I got mine in kate October 2014
1865127
I had a similar band with the fitbit -- stupid stupid clasp design for such and expensive piece of equipment. I went to my local hardware store and bought two little black O-rings and put them on. They work wonders in holding the clasp in place. Even when the clasp loosens, (which it frequently does) the wrist band doesn't fall off.
1865128
Absolutely not an issue. I've been using mine for about 2 months and the band hasn't fallen off once.
930191
My thought was for the price when the band starts to fade I will replace. So far no issues!
1024001
I'd say you're safe as long as you have the openings facing down. I'm in the Washington DC area (humidity central), and my nano 5G in TuneBand just died from sweat exposure. I'm blaming myself, tho, b/c I had the holes facing up my arm. Getting another band now for the 7G I just ordered, so I def have confidence in it. Fantastic setup otherwise.
1438036
They are great actually. I like the functionality of the watch. The band itself is cheap and had a flaw. I Only wear this watch 4-5 days per week to they gym. The band has broken twice in a year and they charge $15 for a replacement.
2141620
What I want to know is, after reading these reviews both good and bad, I am wavering about whether I should keep my Striiv. How is the company going to support me if and when the devices freezes, stops working altogether etc. I am a citizen on a fixed income and really bought this device at great sacrifice to myself. I would appreciate an answer ASAp
1967186
This device works well, but tends to slip while more active. I know some people say they wear this band while running or playing sports, but I found that while playing tennis, it begins to slip and/or loosen. It also takes a few tries to find the right position to wear it. I've found that for walking or general wear, it's fine, but, as I noted, for more active exercises and sports it is less effective than a tightly worn ACE band. LT
960054
Do you use a watch? I just use my band. Is feels like a watch. Not that bad for me.
1842706
The band is really clever. The coupling threads over the opposite end like a nut onto a bolt. It goes inside the coupling pretty far which ensures its not going to easily come apart. And of course, you can torque it down some if you like.
1268036
1. No it should be bare2. Why? The whole point of using the anti-static wrist band is so you do not fry (static electricity) any components as you install them...no need for power or cord to be attached...
1944281
I've had no issues with mine, the armband does what it advertises. I'd recommend it if you want it for working out or running. The side buttons all work when depressed too.
1469568
I don't have any problem with mine... It work great for me... One of the best pedal so far...
551628
Mine broke after about a month. started with blue.. it broke went to red and it broke (green is too light for me)I purchased the 4 band set from home complete. They feel thicker and as of yet they haven't broke.
980638
The display is a reversed LCD, some like it some hate it. Personally, I like it because I can actually read it clearly without my reading glasses. As to a band button, it doesn't have one because it doesn't need it. Just punch in the freq and you're good. The firmware is not upgradeable, it is a one time write chip.
1840234
I haven't noticed any issues with mine. I have an older model armband so I fastened the display on the band next to it. It doesn't always chirp to let me know when goals are met but if you prompt it it will tell you to press armband and will sync right up and give you your data.
770677
I've had mine for over a year and have had no problems with it ! It is really cool ! I even took it to Bermuda and streamed music by the pool :)
1676627
Personally, I found that the rubber parts that came with the Powerbeats kept falling off. Over and over again they would come off and get lost and it was very annoying.. I finally bought extra rubber buds from Amazon and they haven't fallen off: 10 Replacement Earbud tips Ear Gel for Monster Beats iBeats,Tour, Urbeats se, Urbeats, Powerbeats &#xFF08;Not for PowerBeats 2 Wireless &#xFF09;,HeartBeats, Diddybeats In-Ear Headphones (MEDIUM, BLACK) I'm starting to wonder, though, if the Beats were really worth that high price. I'm really not sure they were. Personally, I found that the rubber parts that came with the Powerbeats kept falling off. Over and over again they would come off and get lost and it was very annoying.. I finally bought extra rubber buds from Amazon and they haven't fallen off: 10 Replacement Earbud tips Ear Gel for Monster Beats iBeats,Tour, Urbeats se, Urbeats, Powerbeats &#xFF08;Not for PowerBeats 2 Wireless &#xFF09;,HeartBeats, Diddybeats In-Ear Headphones (MEDIUM, BLACK) I'm starting to wonder, though, if the Beats were really worth that high price. I'm... » Read More Personally, I found that the rubber parts that came with the Powerbeats kept falling off. Over and over again they would come off and get lost and it was very annoying.. I finally bought extra rubber buds from Amazon and they haven't fallen off: 10 Replacement Earbud tips Ear Gel for Monster Beats iBeats,Tour, Urbeats se, Urbeats, Powerbeats &#xFF08;Not for PowerBeats 2 Wireless &#xFF09;,HeartBeats, Diddybeats In-Ear Headphones (MEDIUM, BLACK) I'm starting to wonder, though, if the Beats were really worth that high price. I'm really not sure they were. « Show Less
1567203
Mine is fine......I think that you might have stretched it to much when you put the little tracker in place. It only fits one way and it took me awhile to remember just how it went......and now it slips in easy without any ouching and pulling and definitely not stretching......I had to buy another band because the original band broke from being in the same position all of the time....at least that is what I think.