u/simply-misc

Per the title, I'm particularly interested in the soon to be released screen-free Fitbit wearable (pending particular details, e.g., subscription requirement). I used Fitbit many years ago and had a few of their devices (Flex, Charge HR, and Alta) before switching to an Apple Watch and most recently an Oura Ring.

After experiencing a number of issues with my Oura Ring, I want to get back to a wrist-based wearable but can't stand to have a screen on my wrist. That said, I feel a bit out of the loop with what features Fitbit offers, what it is and isn't good at, and what has changed since Google acquired Fitbit in 2021.

So I'm interested to hear:

What device do you use and what do you love or hate about it?
What has kept you with Fitbit as opposed to any of the other many brands - or alternatively, what has chased you away?
How has the user experience changed since the Google takeover?
If you stopped using Fitbit, what other products would you recommend?

And just to give you an idea of what I'm looking for (since different products work for different people), I'm interested in step tracking, activity tracking (especially swimming and weight training, though it doesn't have to be uber precise), sleep tracking + vibrating alarms, and long battery life (>=7 days). And I don't want to have to pay a monthly subscription (remember when we used to own the products we bought, including all their features?).

With these things in mind, do you think switching to a Fitbit is a good idea?

I recently moved to floor sleeping and am looking to gradually transition the rest of my space to more floor living. At the moment, I have a pretty standard furniture setup, including a couch and side tables, large ottoman that I use as a coffee table, and dining room table and chairs. I did take the legs off the couch to bring it lower to the floor, but it's still a bulky piece of furniture.

While I'm often on the floor for when I'm engaged in something (journaling, a meeting or call with friends, eating a meal), I still spend a lot of time lounging on my couch in the evenings. For that reason, I'm thinking that getting something more flexible and still usable (but not as alluring as a fully supportive couch) would be a great way to transition.

I was thinking a bench like this - which would be good for me and for my company who may not be comfortable/able to sit on the floor with me. Has anyone tried something similar?

Returning to Fitbit after many years - is it a good idea? What's quality of life changes (for better or worse) have you noticed in recent years?

Upholstered bench as a suitable piece of transition furniture for me and company?

Long-time cozy gamer looking to diversify playtime with 3rd party games