Ways to Succesfully Find your Whoop Starp
Smartwatches and fitness trackers have one thing in common, besides tracking your health they are also really practical, having in mind that you need to wear them 24-7 they need to feel comfortable on your wrist. So they tend to be sleek and small so you don’t even realize that you are wearing them.
The Whoop strap is no stranger to this trend, with a small and sleek design that is really beautiful but at the same time makes it easy to lose during those times that you are not wearing it.
It’s true that some people have a specific place where they store certain items, so they will always know where they put them.
But let’s be honest who does that? So once you are in the pickle of losing your whoop strap what would be your next step? Read below and find out what to do if you lose your WHOOP strap.
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What To Do If You Lost Your Whoop Strap?
The first thing you should do is not lose your calm; there’s a big chance that the strap is around you, but you haven’t found it yet.
So start by checking on the places that you probably place it, such as the regular charging point, your bathroom, bedroom, and living room. If the tracker isn’t on the charging port, try the bathroom, it could probably be close to the sink, or the shower, having in mind that you usually take it out after a shower.
When it comes to the living room, try to check on your couch, lots of people find their Whoop strap in between the sofa cushions.
If you still can’t find it, try looking inside your car. Another common place to find it is close to your seat or just sitting on the dashboard.
If you still can’t find your strap, you should check your gym bag and pockets. Or even the gym itself. normally after or during a workout, you are going to be wearing your fitness tracker, so if you took it out for a workout after-shower you may leave it in the gym’s bathroom or your gym bag.
Last but not least you could check on your laundry room, there’s so many times that you keep your tracker on your pockets, such as your pants or jacket, and then totally forget about it, to the point that you put the clothes on the watching machine without even remembering that you have your Whoop strap on your clothes.
Can I find my Lost Whoop using GPS?
Most High-end fitness trackers and smartwatches come with built-in GPS, to accurately track your steps and distance, while you can track distance within the WHOOP app, the tracker itself does not include a built-in GPS, instead, they will use your smartphone GPS. You need to pair up your phone with your strap and in this way, you can use the GPS function.
So in the case that you went for a run, and you previously have your phone connected with your strap, you can start a new activity that uses GPS such as a new running route, and see where the GPS pins the starting position. In that way, you will have at least a proximity to where your strap can be.
Although if you have lost your Whoop Strap while running, and you didn’t use your phone’s GPS to track your distance you will not be able to track its location using GPS.
Can I use the Whoop warranty to replace my lost one?
In case you lost your Whoop strap the warranty will not cover you, although there’s a Non-Warranty Replacement that will set you back $120. Have in mind that this is a new band that you will get outside the Limited Warranty.
If you would like to follow this procedure you can request a Non-Warranty Replacement by logging in to your Account page and scrolling down to the Lost Strap page inside the Membership section.
In case you were wondering what other situations will not be covered by the Limited Warranty, below we give you all the different scenarios:
- If you lose your Whoop Strap, or it gets stolen or misplaced
- Damage or failure that results from misuse, malfunction, normal wear and tear, improper or negligent use, improper or abnormal use, accidents, unusual atmospheric conditions
- Modification or repair not made or authorized by Whoop
- Alteration of factory model name and serial number.
- Cosmetic Damage.
For all these cases you will not get a replacement, in the case that the Whoop has a manufacturing defect like faulty components or functionalities then you will have up to one year from the day of activation to get a new one free of charge.
It’s worth mentioning that there’s a 30-day return policy that will give you back your money, but this only applies when you are not happy with the product and want to return it. In that case, you will need to send back your Whoop strap to get your full refund.
If someone finds my Whoop can it use it?
The good news that we have for you is that in case someone finds your Whoop strap they wouldn’t be able to use your band.
Without having an active subscription the Whoop strap is basically worthless, they would not have access to the app or your account, and they can not create a new account and log as a new user using your strap.
In case someone finds it, they can’t recover any of your previous data or use any of the features.
Assuming that your lost whoop gets into the wrong hands, they would not be able to create an account without paying the subscription fee, and to be honest as soon as you create a new account they will send you a new Whoop band so there’s really no point for someone else to use your tracker.
How much does it cost to replace a lost Whoop Strap?
In case there’s no way you can find your Whoop strap you will need to get a replacement band. The out-of-warranty Whoop Strap replacement will set you back $120 for the Strap and the sensor.
Once you get your replacement band it will also include a new battery pack.
If you would like to replace only the Battery Pack out of warranty, then you will need to pay $30.
Ways You Can Secure Your Whoop Strap From Losing
The most effective way for you to not lose your Whoop Strap is to wear it as much as you can and try to not remove it every day.
Is really easy and comfortable to use the Whoop, so there’s really not much need for you to take it off normally.
For those that have the new Whoop 4.0, there are even more reasons to not take it off, since is water resistant you dont need to take it out when you go for a shower or swimming, so there’s even fewer reasons for you to take it out of your wrist.
Conclusion
In case you lost your Whoop strap, the best thing to do is try to find it, whereas is on your house, your car, or gym, try your best to find it. If the worst comes and you are not able to find it anywhere your next step will be to go for the non-warranty option and pay $120 to get a new replacement band.
So we recommend you try to not remove it as much as you can and have a place where you normally will leave it in case you actually need to get it out of your wrist, like a specific drawer or spot on your room that you will know its always there.
FAQs
No. The Whoop Strap does not come with a built-in GPS. To be able to track your workout runs and cycling you will need to use your smartphone to piggyback the GPS from it.
Whoop is specially designed to help you recover better, improve your workout performance, and feel motivated about your fitness and health habits. Therefore, a Whoop Strap is worth the cost if you want to take your health and fitness to the next level.
In case you are thinking about replacing your Whoop, contact Whoop Support and ask for a non-warranty substitute. Whoop will invoice you for the replacement strap. Once you pay Whoop will send you a confirmation email.
For those that would like to renew their Whoop subscription, you will need to contact Whoop Assistance and demand a non-warranty substitute. Whoop will itemize the receipt for the replacement strap. Whoop will send you a confirmation email after you pay.
If you want to change your Whoop, just request a non-warranty replacement through Whoop Support. Whoop will send you an invoice for the replacement strap. After payment, you will receive a confirmation email from Whoop.
Whoop Strap is different from other fitness trackers out there. You need to be a member to get the best out of the Whoop and the accompanying app. However, Whoop doesn’t offer a one-time purchase.
The Whoop Strap is free, but you must be a Whoop member to enjoy the benefits. It costs $30 per month or $18 per month if you choose an 18-month commitment.
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