# 'That's on you, buddy': unfortunate Fitbit Air owner gets little sympathy after breaking their tracker with bug spray

> Real-life experiment shows bug spray can kill Fitbit AirsIt's to do with the chemicals inside the repellentSpray carefully, as you won't be covered under warranty Here at TechRadar we've been rather impressed by what…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/a-fitbit-air-user-has-found-out-the-hard-way-that-the-tracker-doesnt-mix-well-with-one-particular-substance?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3ad2ad28abce6d4ad32715)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #google #fitbit
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3ad2ad28abce6d4ad32715

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