1 Sync Fitbit to an iPhone, iPad, Android Phone or Tablet
- Open the Fitbit app.
- After launching the app, the Fitbit app dashboard will appear. Tap the Account icon.
- Then, select your Fitbit.
- Ensure that the All-Day Sync toggle is in the ON position.
If you want to set up your Fitbit without a phone or tablet, you're going to need to set up your device through Fitbit Connect, a free software app that allows the tracker to work without the need for a phone.
To install an app:
- With your watch nearby, in the Fitbit app, tap the Today tab > your profile picture > your device image.
- Tap Apps > All Apps.
- Browse the available apps.
- Tap Install.
- Some apps require certain permissions in order to work properly, such as access to the internet or the ability to run in the background.
Set Up Your Fitbit on an Android Smartphone
- Download and open the Fitbit app from Google Play.
- Tap Join Fitbit.
- Choose your Fitbit device.
- Select Set Up.
- Create an account.
- Fill out your personal information, and tap Save to finish your profile.
- Pair Your Tracker with your phone so that you can sync the activity monitored by your device with the Fitbit app.
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- Open the Settings app on your Versa then Bluetooth > Pair.
- Go to your phone Bluetooth Settings and wait for the phone to finish scan for new Bluetooth connections.
- If Versa (Classic) appears tap on it.
- If it doesn't appear, turn off Bluetooth for 5 seconds and turn it back on.
Android users
can view and reply to text messages directly from
the Versa with just a few taps on
the screen.
Or gestures.
- Swipe up: Opens the new Today feed with the day's stats and tips.
- Swipe down: Reveals notifications.
- Swipe left: View app dock.
If your Fitbit doesn't have a screen, then you'll instead be asked to tap it. Either way, once done your phone (or whatever you're running the app on) should pair with your Fitbit, though in our experience this can take around a couple of minutes.
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Here's how long it takes a Fitbit to charge, and how long its charge should last. Most Fitbits will be fully charged within two hours when connected to a standard USB outlet, though some may fully charge in an hour or less.
The Fitbit doesn't come with one, but you can plug the included charging cable into any USB wall charger, like the one your phone or tablet uses. This may charge your Fitbit much faster and more efficiently than plugging it into a laptop or desktop computer.
Reboot both your Android device and Fitbit Versa. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled in your smartphone and that the devices are properly paired and connected. Make sure the Fitbit app is installed and updated. Verify if Always Connected settings in your Fitbit Versa is enabled.
How to pair your Fitbit to your iPhone or iPad
- Tap the account button in the upper-right corner of the Fitbit app.
- Tap Set Up a Device.
- Select the Fitbit you want to pair from the available list.
- Plug your Fitbit into its charger.
- Tap Next.
Step 1: Open the Fitbit app on your phone and tap on the little profile icon at the top-left corner. Next, tap on the card that says Versa 2 and click on Notifications. Step 2: Next, tap on App Notifications and choose your default message app from the list.
Restart your watch by pressing and holding the back (left) and bottom buttons until you see the Fitbit logo. Go back to the Fitbit app and try again to add a Wi-Fi network. If you see other networks appear in the list of available networks, but not your preferred network, move your watch closer to your router.
After almost a month wearing the Versa 2, we can safely say this is Fitbit's best watch yet. Compared to the Apple Watch, on the Versa 2 you get the advantage of built-in sleep tracking that's pretty good, plus compatibility across Android and iOS. But it does lack GPS.
What you can do about Bluetooth pairing failures
- Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Determine which pairing process your device employs.
- Turn on discoverable mode.
- Make sure the two devices are in close enough proximity to one another.
- Power the devices off and back on.
- Remove old Bluetooth connections.
What should I know about using the Fitbit app on my Android phone?
- For Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Ionic, press and hold the back and bottom buttons until you see the Fitbit logo on the screen.
- Let go of the buttons.
To verify your Fitbit device is syncing with the Fitbit app correctly, simply open the Fitbit app and confirm you see your current steps. If you don't see your current steps then your device isn't syncing correctly with the app.
