Essential Fitbit accessories to personalise your activity tracker
Give your Fitbit a unique look with these upgrades
by raed thabet
Fitbit has always led the wearable field when it comes to jazzing up its fitness trackers, and its devices are some of the most customisable on the market.
It's not just official collaborations, either. Many third parties have been busy creating accessories so you can hide it away in subtle or show it off the way you see fit.
Essential reading: Fitbit Alta review | Fitbit Blaze review
Most personalisation options are for older Fitbits, such as the Flex and Zip –which include a removable sensor that can be hidden in bands and jewellery, but there's the odd few things for the Charge, the Charge HR as well.
Fitbit is of course offering plenty of official customisation for the new Blaze and Alta, which you can check out over on the Fitbit website.
We've collected together some of the top Fitbit accessories to inject a bit more personality into your wearable.
Fitbit Blaze accessories
Fitbit Blaze Gunmetal edition
The smart fitness watch just got a handsome upgrade. Fitbit Blaze is now available in a sleek all-black Gunmetal edition (seen in the main photo above) straight from the company, and Best Buy stores online. You'll get a whole set that includes the band, frame and tracker for $230.
Fitbit Blaze anklet extension
A useful Blaze accessory for cyclists or anyone that wants to improve step tracking accuracy, the custom made strap will let you wear the fitness tracker around your ankle. Available in black, orange, purple, bright blue or grey, it comes in standard (adds 2-inches) or extra long (adds 4-inches) options letting you discreetly monitor wherever you go.
$16.97, etsy.com
Vekson Milanese strap
Fitbit does offer its own array of Blaze metal frames, but if you wanted to save some money, there's some decent third party alternatives like this Apple Watch-esque number. The stainless steel band still gives off that suit-friendly vibe and features a metal buckle that should ensure your Blaze does not budge from your wrist.
$31.99, amazon.com
Awinner replacement USB charger
More of an essential than adding some personality to the Blaze, it's always nice to have a spare charger to throw in you bag. Especially if you travel a lot. This third party charger works in exactly the same way as the official one. So you still need to pop out the Blaze screen from the frame and trap it inside the small cradle. It might not be as exciting as a stylish strap, but it could prevent you staring down at your wrist and seeing that red battery status bar.
$8.99, amazon.com
Fitbit Alta accessories
Tory Burch
Tory Burch has already been a name associated with Fitbit and now you can find Alta accessories with the TB touch as well. Crafted elegantly, the designs are meant to turn your tracker into a discreet bracelet. There's no price or release date just yet, but you can expect style options to resemble the ones for the Fitbit Flex.
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Public School
Fitbit is adding more designers to its growing collection with the Public School partnership. You can expect some left-field creations considering it's the fashion world and you never know what you'll get. So far, there aren't any official releases or prices and availability has been slated for some time later this year.
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Classic
There aren't a ton of new accessories for the latest Fitbit fitness tracker other than the aforementioned designer choices, but you can't go wrong picking up another classic band in a new color. They're placed at the lower end of the price spectrum and look sporty in black, blue, plum and teal.
$29.95, Fitbit.com
Luxe
There's the leather Luxe bands to consider as well. Worn during part of our review, the band is comfy and durable. Bonus points for making the fitness tracker look sleek and professional. The Luxe collection has also added a Camel Leather Accessory for gentlemen.
$59.95, Fitbit.com
Metal band
For a higher end look, you can go the metal band route. It's still a fashionable accessory and adds a premium feel you don't get from the classic model. However, it's also a bit more costly.
$99.95, Fitbit.com
Fitbit Flex accessories
Tory Burch for Fitbit bracelet
Before you start scouting around the internet for Fitbit accessories, check out the official Fitbit collaboration with Tory Burch first.
There's a big range of products, including pendants and bracelets for the Fitbit Flex. If you're looking for a simple option that looks the most like regular jewellery the Fret is a good fit - it's also great for those who get irritated by wristbands.
You simply secure your Fitbit into the back of the pendant and it'll stay in place with a little latch.
The Fret (pendant) and the bracelet comes in gold, rose gold and silver.
$175, toryburch.com | Amazon
Polished Brass Lucas Slide
Type "fitbit" into Etsy and you'll uncover a treasure trove of crafty, handmade accessories for your Fitbit, from chunky gold bracelets through to be-jewelled spangly creations presumably aimed at the teen market.
This clasp from Bytten is our favourite because it's simple, subtle and doesn't need an extra strap – you just add it to your current Fitbit.
There's a handful of ones there for the Charge HR including a fetching leather wristband cover.
$74.99, etsy.com
Griffin Uptown band
Staying on the stylish front, Griffin's Uptown band is a double-wrap leather band to hide away the Fitbit Flex's little sensor. There's cutout to let you view the display and it's available in brown or black shades with adjustable metal snaps to keep it in place.
$34.99, griffin.com | Amazon
Creek Reflections leather bracelet
There's ways for guys to conceal their tracking too. Step forward the leather wristband that's handmade and keeps the Fitbit Flex's sensor held in place inside a small silver box. You can pick out the stone that sits in front of the tracker and it's transparent so you can still see the illuminating lights. It's tracking with absolutely no ugly plastic in sight.
$169, creekreflections.com
Griffin Ribbon wristbands
If the thought of a plastic wristband immediately makes your skin crawl, then this softer option from Griffin might be more up your street.
They're in the style of ribbons and are designed to look like the high-end hair ties lots of people seem to be wearing round their wrists at the moment.
They come in a huge range of colours and allow you to secure your Fitbit Flex or your Fitbit One into a secure, spandex pocket at the back.
$19.99, griffintechnology.com | Amazon
NIUTOP Fitbit Flex wristbands
If you prefer your wearables to be loud and noticeable rather than subtle, then take a look at NIUTOP's range of wristbands, designed specially for the Flex.
Most of the really fun styles are only available on Amazon, where you'll find florals, a huge range of polka dots and even some camouflage, but there are a few for UK customers with limited patterns too.
$8.99, Amazon
The Friendly Swede silicone fasteners
If you've got a Fitbit Flex and find it comes open on its own a lot - a common complaint amongst some Fitbit-lovers - then these tiny, candy-like fasteners are exactly what you need.
Made from a colourful silicone, they're designed to keep your Fitbit Flex in place. You buy 12 at a time, which is great if you want to switch out some of the colours and create different effects.
$9.99, thefriendlyswede.com | Amazon
Fitbit accessories for Zip and One
Zipband accessory wristband
If you have a Fitbit Zip and want to wear it on your wrist instead of on your belt, shoe, bra or in your pocket then head on over to Wocase for some colourful wristband options.
$10.99, wocase.com | Amazon
Oneband Accessory Wristband
While we're at it, if you want the Fitbit One on your wrist too, the guys at Wocase have you covered too.
$10.99, wocase.com | Amazon
Afunta Charging Cables for Fitbit
Fitbit does sell charging cables on its website, but you can pick up some unofficial versions for the Flex, the Charge and the Charge HR on Amazon.
Many come in twin packs, which is ideal for keeping one at home and one at work.
There are many different brands selling them on Amazon, and is an affordable solution to the problem of remembering to carry that charging cable everywhere you go.
$10.99, Amazon
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