To get weather on Fitbit Sense, you set it up through the Google Health app on your phone, not the watch itself. This puts the day's forecast and current conditions right on your wrist, so you can check the weather without pulling out your phone.
Set up weather on Fitbit Sense
- Open the Google Health app on your phone.
- At the top left, tap "Connections" > "your device" > "Watch faces".
- Tap your device's tab > "Weather Settings".
- Add up to 2 additional locations you want to see in the Weather app.
Location services must be turned on for the Google Health app on your phone. The Google Health app must remain running in the background on your phone. After making changes, sync your device with the Google Health app. It may take a few minutes to see the updated list of locations on your device.
View the weather on your watch
The Fitbit Sense and Sense 2 models support the Weather app. There are two ways to see weather on your Fitbit Sense or Sense 2. Swipe up from the clock face to see your widgets, which can include the weather forecast. You can also open the Weather app from the app menu to see the weather in your current location by default, plus any additional locations you added.
Change the temperature unit
The Weather app on the watch itself has an independent temperature unit setting that can override the primary account settings in the Fitbit app. In the "Temperature Unit" section, tap "Units" and choose your preferred unit.
Troubleshooting common weather problems
If weather data isn't showing or updating, first ensure you've completed proper Fitbit setup and pairing. After any changes to locations or units, sync your device and wait a few minutes for the update to appear. The most common causes of weather issues are background app refresh being disabled for the Google Health app, or location permissions being turned off, both are critical for the weather feature to work. Verify that the Google Health app has permission to access your location and is allowed to run in the background on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get weather alerts on my Fitbit Sense?
Yes, the Sense can send rain notifications to your wrist when it detects precipitation at your location, helping you stay prepared for sudden weather changes.
Does the weather update automatically on my watch?
Yes, as long as the Google Health app runs in the background on your phone with location services enabled, weather data refreshes automatically throughout the day.
Why does my watch show the wrong location for weather?
Your watch shows weather for your current location by default. If it's incorrect, check that location services are enabled for the Google Health app and that your phone has an active internet connection.
Can I use the weather app without connecting to my phone?
No, the Fitbit Sense relies on your phone's internet connection and location services to fetch weather data. The watch does not fetch weather independently.
How many locations can I save for weather?
You can add up to 2 additional locations in the Weather Settings within the Google Health app, plus your current location which is shown by default.
