How to Receive Notifications on Your Fitbit Versa

ByJim Miller

Your Fitbit Versa watch can receive calls, messages, calendar events, emails, and other app notifications from your connected Android or iPhone. However, you need to make sure you have the right settings enabled to receive these notifications. In this article, we will guide you on how to get notifications on your Fitbit Versa watch from both Android and iPhone devices.

How to Get Call, Message, and Other App Notifications on Fitbit from Android

To receive notifications from your Android phone on your Fitbit Versa watch, follow these steps:

  1. Pair your Fitbit Versa watch with your Android phone using the Fitbit app.
  2. Once paired, open the Fitbit app on your Android phone.
  3. Tap on the account or profile picture icon at the top.
  4. Select your connected Versa watch and scroll down to tap on “Notifications.”
  5. On the next screen, you will see various notification options.

Get Call Notifications

To enable call notifications on your Fitbit device, toggle on the “Calls” option. Your watch will vibrate when you receive a new call, and you can answer or decline directly from the watch. Note that for Versa series 2 and lower, you will need to answer the call on your phone. However, Versa series 3 allows you to take on-wrist phone calls thanks to the built-in speaker and microphone.

Get Message Notifications

To receive messages on your Fitbit Versa watch, tap on “Text messages” and toggle it on. You can also choose your default messaging app, such as regular SMS apps or chat apps like WhatsApp. Additionally, you can enable voice replies or quick replies to respond to messages directly from your watch. Customize quick replies by tapping on “Quick Replies” and selecting the app you want to manage.

Get Notifications From Other Apps

If you want to receive notifications from other apps installed on your Android phone, tap on “App Notifications” and select the apps you want to receive notifications from on your Fitbit device.

Send Test Notification

To ensure that you will receive notifications, you can send a test notification. Simply tap on the three-dot icon at the top of the Notifications page and select “Send a test notification.” Check your watch, and you should receive the notification.

How to Get Call, Message, and App Notifications from iPhone

To receive notifications from your iPhone on your Fitbit Versa watch, follow these steps:

  1. Pair your Fitbit Versa watch with your iPhone.
  2. Open the Fitbit app on your iPhone and tap on the profile picture icon at the top.
  3. Select your Fitbit Versa watch and tap on “Notifications.”
  4. Choose the types of notifications you want to receive by toggling on “Calls,” “Text messages,” and calendar event notifications.
  5. To receive notifications from other apps on your iPhone, tap on “App notifications” and enable notifications for the specific apps you want to receive notifications from on your watch.

Make sure notifications are also enabled for the apps in your iPhone settings. To check, go to “iPhone Settings > Notifications,” select the app, and enable “Allow notifications” and “Lock screen” notifications.

If you're still not receiving notifications on your Fitbit Versa watch from your iPhone, go to “iPhone Settings > Bluetooth,” tap on the (i) icon next to your Fitbit Versa device, and enable the “Share System notifications” toggle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Can You Receive Notifications From Both Android and iPhone at the Same Time?

    • No, the Fitbit device can only be connected to one phone at a time. It will receive notifications only from the currently connected phone.

  2. Why Can't I Get Notifications on My Fitbit Versa Watch?

    • Make sure you have followed the above steps correctly to receive notifications on your Fitbit Versa watch. If notifications still don't work, ensure that features like Do Not Disturb mode or Sleep mode are disabled on both your watch and connected phone.

  3. What Is Do Not Disturb Mode on Fitbit Devices?

    • Do Not Disturb mode on Fitbit devices functions similarly to the mode on smartphones. It silences calls and notifications, allowing you to receive them on your watch without any sound or vibration.

Make the most of your Fitbit Versa watch by setting up notifications from your Android or iPhone. Enjoy the convenience of receiving calls, messages, and app notifications directly on your wrist. And if you're considering buying a smartwatch, check out our article on whether you should buy one or not.