# Do fitness trackers still work if you have tattoos? - Engadget

> Do fitness trackers still work if you have tattoos? The short answer is: sometimes, but it’s complicated. The last thing you want to happen after dropping hundreds of dollars on a wearable is to discover that it doesn't…

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2197736/do-fitness-trackers-work-with-tattoos/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38331de8976fcb37cdfe55)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #apple #apple-watch #garmin
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