To use Alexa on your Fitbit Versa 2, you set it up in the Fitbit app on your phone and then speak requests from the watch’s Alexa app. The phone must stay connected, with the Fitbit app running in the background, for the voice assistant to work.
How to set up and use Alexa on Fitbit Versa 2
The complete setup happens inside the Fitbit app.
- Open the Fitbit app on your phone and go to the Today tab.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Tap the Versa 2 tile.
- Tap Amazon Alexa, then Login with Amazon.
- Tap Get Started.
- Sign in to your Amazon account, or create one if you do not have one.
- Read what Alexa can do, then tap Close to return to device settings in the Fitbit app.
Once set up, the Fitbit app must stay running in the background on your phone every time you use Alexa on the watch.
Using voice commands on your watch
To speak a request, open the Alexa app on your Versa 2. There is no wake word; you open the app first, then speak. Keep the Fitbit app running in the background on your phone.
With Alexa on the Versa 2 you can check the weather, set timers, set alarms, set reminders, start an exercise, and control smart home devices. Amazon's Fitbit skill page says you can start an exercise with Alexa on supported devices (Versa 2, Versa 3, Sense).
Controlling smart home devices
Your Versa 2 can control compatible smart home devices through Alexa. If your smart home devices are already linked to your Amazon account, you can control them by speaking commands through the watch’s Alexa app.
Changing Alexa's language or signing out
To change the language Alexa recognizes, go to Today in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture, tap the Versa 2 tile, then tap Amazon Alexa. Tap the current language to change it. To stop using Alexa entirely, tap Sign out in the same menu.
What Alexa cannot do on Fitbit Versa 2
There are several documented limitations. There is no wake word and no always-listening mode, you must open the Alexa app on the watch to speak. You cannot install Alexa skills or browse a skills library. The original FAQ clarifies that you cannot install additional Alexa skills on the Fitbit Versa 2, unlike other Alexa-enabled devices. You cannot make calls using Alexa on the watch. The Fitbit app must remain running in the background on your phone for Alexa to work; if the app is closed, voice commands will not function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an internet connection to use Alexa on my Fitbit Versa 2?
Yes. The watch relies on your phone’s internet connection to communicate with Alexa. Your phone must be online for voice commands to work.
Which Fitbit devices support Alexa Built-in?
Amazon’s support documentation lists the Versa 2, Versa 3, and Sense as the Fitbit devices with Alexa Built-in support.
Can I use Alexa on my Versa 2 to receive text messages on Fitbit Versa 2?
No. Alexa on the Versa 2 does not read or manage text messages. To receive text messages on Fitbit Versa 2, you must configure notifications in the Fitbit app separately.
How is Alexa on the Versa 2 different from a standalone Echo device?
Unlike an Echo, the Versa 2 has no wake word, no always-listening mode, and no ability to install skills. You must open the Alexa app on the watch and keep the Fitbit app running in the background on your phone.
Does Alexa on the Versa 2 affect Fitbit battery and power settings?
Using Alexa requires the Fitbit app to run in the background on your phone, which can affect your phone’s battery. For details on managing your watch’s battery life, see Fitbit battery and power settings in the Fitbit app.
Where can I get help if Alexa stops working on my Versa 2?
For troubleshooting, check Fitbit support and ownership help in the Fitbit app or visit the official Fitbit support site for device-specific guidance.
