To get text notifications on your Fitbit Blaze, you need to complete a two-part setup: first in the Fitbit app on your phone, then on the watch itself. This process ensures your Fitbit Blaze text notifications work reliably for calls, messages, and calendar alerts.
Connect your Fitbit Blaze to your phone for notifications
Keep your Fitbit Blaze nearby while setting up notifications. Open the Fitbit app on your phone and go to the Today tab. Tap your profile picture or Account icon, then tap the Blaze tile. Tap Notifications and follow any on-screen instructions to pair or bond the phone with the tracker if prompted. On Blaze, swipe left on the clock face to access the settings, then select Settings > Bluetooth to ensure it is turned on.
Enable text notifications on your Fitbit Blaze
On the Blaze itself, swipe up from the clock screen and make sure notifications are turned on. You can also press and hold the upper-right Action button from another screen to reach the notifications setting. In the Fitbit app, go to Today, tap your profile picture, select Blaze, then tap Notifications. Turn on the notification types you want, text, call, and calendar notifications can all be toggled there. After setup in the Fitbit app, call, text, and calendar notifications are turned on automatically.
iPhone settings for Fitbit Blaze text notifications
If you use an iPhone, your phone must be able to receive notifications. Allow notifications for Phone and Messages. For Messages, ensure Allow Notifications is On, Alerts Notification Center is On, and Show Previews is set to Always or When Unlocked. Install the latest version of iOS. Your phone must stay within 9 meters of the Fitbit device for notifications to arrive.
Android settings for Fitbit Blaze text notifications
On Android, your phone must be able to receive notifications, and the Fitbit device can be set to always show them. When enabling text notifications, Android users may need to choose the default text messaging app. Notifications can also include apps installed on your phone, such as WhatsApp, through App Notifications. Keep the device within 30 feet of the phone.
Customizing text notifications on your Fitbit Blaze
In the Fitbit app, open Blaze, tap Notifications, and turn off only the notification types you do not want. On the Blaze, you can disable all notifications by holding the upper-right button, then changing Notifications to Off. Sync the tracker after making changes in the app. You can customize the vibration pattern for notifications.
Why are my Fitbit Blaze text notifications not working?
- Make sure Bluetooth is on and your phone can receive notifications in its system settings.
- Ensure the tracker is within range, 30 feet per the Blaze manual, or 9 meters per newer Fitbit help pages.
- Confirm notifications are enabled both in the Fitbit app and on the Blaze itself.
- On iPhone, check that Show Previews is not limiting message previews.
- On Android, make sure you selected the correct default text messaging app when prompted.
- You will not see text notifications if you already have that conversation open on your phone.
The Blaze supports text, call, and calendar notifications, plus App Notifications for some phone apps. Notifications require the phone to stay within 30 feet of the tracker. The Blaze can only display a limited number of characters per notification, so longer messages may be truncated. If troubleshooting fails, you can reset your Fitbit Blaze to its factory settings, but this will erase all data and settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I receive text messages on Fitbit Versa 2?
To receive text messages on Fitbit Versa 2, the process is similar to the Blaze but uses the Versa 2's settings in the Fitbit app. Open the app, tap your device tile, go to Notifications, and enable text message alerts.
How do I get text notifications on Fitbit Alta?
To get text notifications on Fitbit Alta, you must set up notifications in the Fitbit app under your Alta device settings. The Alta displays call and text notifications but does not support app notifications like the Blaze.
What is DND mode on Fitbit?
DND mode on Fitbit, or Do Not Disturb, silences all notifications and vibrations on your device for a set period. You can enable it from the quick settings on your Fitbit to avoid interruptions during sleep or meetings.
Can I reply to text messages from my Fitbit Blaze?
No, the Fitbit Blaze does not support replying to text messages directly. It only displays incoming message previews, and you must use your phone to respond.
Why do I only see a preview of my text message on the Blaze?
The Blaze shows a preview of the message due to screen size limits. On iPhone, adjusting Show Previews to Always may show more content, but longer messages will still be truncated.
