My sister gave me a Misfit Shine for Christmas since you are supposed to be able to swim with it and track laps. She also ordered me a band which hasn't yet come in. Good thing, because I can't get it assembled with the existing band.

Does anyone who uses one have any insight on trying to get the band to work or am I just better off waiting for the new band?

Go to the Fitbit website, there are help forums there. You did mean "Fitbit", not "Misfit", didn't you?

I have a Fitbit Flex, and I sometimes put in in my pocket or inside my bra when I don't want to wear the band.

Go to the Fitbit website, there are help forums there. You did mean "Fitbit", not "Misfit", didn't you?

I have a Fitbit Flex, and I sometimes put in in my pocket or inside my bra when I don't want to wear the band.

No, I meant Misfit. It is a different brand/device. Since I want to wear it while I swim I think I will really need a working band. I am too buoyant to reach the bottom of the deep end if I drop it!

@@Inner Surfer Girl Thanks for the post! I am also a swimmer and have been looking for a fitbit-type product to track laps. This is perfect!

@@Inner Surfer Girl Thanks for the post! I am also a swimmer and have been looking for a fitbit-type product to track laps. This is perfect!

I am looking forward to using it. I'll try to keep you posted on how well it works once I get the new band.

I am also a new misfit owner. I am really loving it.

@@instantpuddin do you use it for tracking swimming laps? and how well does it function as a watch?

Edited January 8, 201610 yr by Madmax68

I have not used mine for swimming, I have the swarovski edition, I am not sure if it's water proof. The watch function takes some getting used to.

I am finally using my Misfit Shine. I had to get a replacement because I must have damaged mine when I was trying to open it to put in the battery. I will have to say the instructions weren't very intuitive for me.

I have been wearing it for a few days and have swam with it and it seems to be working great. I am still trying to figure out the app, too (again, not real intuitive for me). It does count laps and it does sync with MyFitnessPal which is great,

@@Inner Surfer Girl Thanks for the update, I've been wondering how you like it. I've seen them on amazon and am still contemplating getting one myself

I've had my Shine for a couple of weeks and love it. I bought mine from Amazon UK and at the same time bought a really solid stainless steel wristband for it but from a totally different manufacturer but who again was on the Amazon site. It's really secure and looks quite stylish. Love my Shine and just getting really used to the app now. Haven't swum in it yet but it has coped with showering and washing up with no problems.