How to Set Up a Fitbit Versa Smart Watch

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will help you set up your Fitbit Versa. We'll demonstrate how to charge it up and connect it to the Fitbit App so you can keep track of all the data it captures.

Tools You'll Need:

  • A paperclip
  • iPhone charging cable
  • Access to a computer with iTunes installed
  • Any other non-consumable tools needed
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Supplies You'll Need:

  • Zip ties
  • Any other consumable supplies
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Before You Begin:

You need to have the Fitbit App installed on your mobile device

Fitbit versa

2. Charge Up and Power On Your Versa

  1. Plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer or a UL-certified USB wall charger.
  2. Pinch the clip at the buttons on the side and place Versa in the charging cradle.
The charging cradle

  1. The pins on the charging cradle must align with the gold contacts on the back of the watch.
The charging cradle and the versa showing the pins

  1. The percent charged appears on screen. While the watch charges, tap the screen twice to check the battery level. Tap again to use Versa.
Fitbit versa charging
  1. Once your Fitbit has charged you're ready to open the app and pair it with your mobile device.

Fully charged the Fitbit Versa's battery can last up to 4 days. As long as your Fitbit has a charge it is considered turned on.

3. Pair Your Fitbit Versa to Your Mobile Device

  1. Launch the Fitbit app.
Fitbit app icon
  1. If you've never had a Fitbit before tap Join Fitbit.
Fitbit app screenshot with Join Fitbit highlighted
  1. Otherwise, from your Dashboard, tap the Account icon.
Fitbit app icon for account
  1. Select Set up a Device.
Setting up a new device
  1. Scroll through the list and tap the Fitbit device you're using.
Selecting the Versa

  1. Tap on Set Up Your Fitbit or if you already had a Fitbit device, select Switch to Versa.
Switching to versa

  1. Agree to the TOS by tapping I Agree.
Terms of service
  1. Tap Next.
The next button
  1. The app will begin searching for your Fitbit.
Searching for the fitbit
  1. Once connected, enter the number that shows up on your Versa.
Connecting with the number
  1. Tap Next.
The next button
  1. Select your WiFi network.
Selecting your network
  1. Type in your WiFi password.
Typing in your WiFi password
  1. Tap Next to update your Versa.
Tapping next to update your new versa

  1. Tap Continue once your Versa is updated.
Tapping continue on the fitbit app

  1. Tap Next to go through the tutorials for resizing the watch band, viewing your stats, and accessing apps.
The beginning of the versa tutorials

  1. Tap Done to finalize the set up.
Tapping done to finish up

  1. Tap Okay to link your Versa and your Fitbit app together.
Tapping Okay