To get Fitbit notifications, you must enable them through the Google Health app on Android or the Fitbit app on iPhone, as the setup path differs by phone type. This allows your Fitbit device to display alerts for calls, texts, and apps directly on your wrist.
How to get Fitbit notifications on Android
On Android, Fitbit notifications are managed through the Google Health app. Open Google Health, tap Connections at the top left, then tap your device. Tap Notifications and follow the on-screen instructions to pair your Fitbit device and allow notification access. During setup, choose the notification types you want and select the app you use most for each category.
How to get Fitbit notifications on iPhone
On iPhone, notifications are set up in the Fitbit app. From the Today tab, tap your profile picture, then tap Fitbit settings and Push notifications to manage alerts. This path allows you to enable and customize the notifications you receive on your Fitbit device.
How to manage your Fitbit notification settings
On iPhone
Open the Fitbit app, go to the Today tab, tap your profile picture, then tap Fitbit settings. From there, tap Push notifications or Email notifications to adjust your preferences.
On Android
In the Fitbit app, go to the Today tab, tap Devices, then tap Notifications. Review and adjust each item to control which alerts appear on your Fitbit.
On the web
Go to the Fitbit settings page, click Notifications under Settings, review your Email notifications, then click Save.
Troubleshooting: Fitbit notifications not working
If notifications are not working on Android, use the Google Health app notification setup path and allow notification access when prompted. If issues continue, remove the Fitbit app and reinstall it from the Google Play Store. Also note that for some app notifications, the app will not appear in the notification list until it has sent at least one notification to the phone first. For example, if you want to receive text messages on Fitbit Versa 2, ensure the messaging app has sent a notification to your phone before it appears in the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up notifications on my Fitbit?
Notifications are set up through the Fitbit app on iPhone and through the Google Health app on Android, with different menu paths for each. On iPhone, use the Today tab > profile picture > Fitbit settings > Push notifications. On Android, use Google Health > Connections > your device > Notifications.
Why am I not receiving notifications on my Fitbit?
If notifications still do not work, Fitbit documents reinstalling the app on Android and checking phone permissions and software updates as part of broader sync troubleshooting. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled and your phone and Fitbit are paired.
Can I customize which app notifications I receive?
Yes, you can customize which apps send notifications to your Fitbit. On Android, use the Google Health app setup to choose notification types and apps. On iPhone, use the Push notifications menu in the Fitbit app to enable or disable alerts per app.
Do I need to update my phone to get Fitbit notifications?
Fitbit recommends updating your Android phone to the latest software release. If Android is outdated, the Google Health app can still be used, but it cannot be reinstalled if deleted.
Can I receive notifications from third-party apps?
Yes, but the app must send at least one notification to your phone first before it appears in the Fitbit notification list. This applies to both Android and iPhone setups.
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