Hacking a Fitbit for watches from @thespenceryan

The creator shares his personal journey of wanting to wear traditional watches while still tracking his fitness. He explains the shortcomings of other solutions like smart rings, then details how he designed and 3D-printed a custom adapter that allows a small Fitbit tracker to be discreetly worn on the strap of his analog watch, presenting it as the ideal solution.

Creator: @thespenceryan on Instagram

Video format

Talking Head Edit

Video outline

  1. State a relatable conflict
  2. Discredit common alternatives
  3. Reveal an elegant solution
  4. Showcase the final benefit

Narrative framework

The Elegant Hack

Narrative framework logic

A personal journey narrative that identifies a niche problem, dismisses common but flawed solutions, and culminates in the discovery of a clever, elegant 'hack' that perfectly resolves the initial conflict.

Topics: Tech, Accessories, Product Design, DIY

Concepts: Quest Recap, Product Demo

Formats: Talking Head Edit

Elements: B-Roll Cutaway, Dynamic Word-by-Word Captions, Cross-Platform Screenshot, Overhead Shot

Account types: Personal Brand

Transcript excerpt

This is the new Fitbit Air. Oh, sorry. This is the new Fitbit Air tucked away under the band of my Hamilton Khaki Field King. So about two years ago, I ditched smartwatches to start collecting real watches. But the problem with that was I actually enjoyed tracking my sleep and my fitness, and I lost that. So I started using an Ultrahuman rank, which is great for sleep tracking and everyday tracking, but struggles heavily when you're working out. So I've been testing the new Fitbit Tier, and the thing about the Fitbit Air is it's actually a little pod that sits inside of a case attached to a band. Now I saw someone convert their Fitbit Air strap into an actual watch strap, but I figured there's got to be a better way. And sure enough, I found a three d print that lets you pop the Fitbit Tier onto any watch strap. So now instead of having to wear a watch and a fitness band, you can wear both at the same time. How cool is that?

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