To set up Alexa on Fitbit Sense 2, open the Fitbit app, go to the Today tab, tap your profile picture, then tap your Sense 2 device tile, followed by Voice Assistant and Amazon Alexa. From there, tap Sign in with Amazon, then Get Started, log into your Amazon account, follow the on-screen instructions, and tap Close to finish.
How to set up Alexa on Fitbit Sense 2: The verified
How to set up Alexa on Fitbit Sense 2: The verified, step-by-step path to sign into Amazon Alexa through the Fitbit app, from the Today tab to tapping Close
- Open the Fitbit app and go to the Today tab.
- Tap your profile picture, then tap your Sense 2 device tile or image.
- Tap Voice Assistant, then tap Amazon Alexa.
- Tap Sign in with Amazon.
- Tap Get Started.
- Log in to your Amazon account, or create one if needed.
- Follow the on-screen instructions, review what Alexa can do, then tap Close to return to your device settings in the Fitbit app.
The entire process is handled within the Fitbit app and your Amazon account, no carrier involvement is needed. Alexa is configured in the Fitbit app, then used on the watch. Once completed, Alexa is ready to use on your watch.
How to use Alexa on your Sense 2
To use Alexa on your Sense 2, open the Alexa app on the watch and speak your request. The Fitbit app must be running in the background on your phone while you use Alexa on the watch. Responses appear as text on the watch screen and also through the watch speaker. On Sense 2, Alexa responses appear as text on-screen and through the watch speaker.
How to change the Alexa language or log out
To change the Alexa language or sign out, go to the Fitbit app, tap Today, then your profile picture, then your Sense 2 device tile or image. Tap Amazon Alexa, then tap the current language to change it, or tap Log out to stop using Alexa on the smartwatch.
Troubleshooting Alexa on your Fitbit Sense 2
If Alexa is not working, first make sure the Fitbit app is still running in the background on your phone. Re-check that you completed the Sign in with Amazon step and finished the setup flow by tapping Close. If Alexa is no longer wanted on the watch, use Log out in the Alexa settings for the device.
For a smooth initial connection, ensure your phone's Fitbit setup and pairing with the Sense 2 is complete before starting the Alexa setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Alexa be set up directly on the watch?
No. The setup is done entirely through the Fitbit app on your phone, not directly on the Sense 2 watch.
Does this work on Sense 2?
Yes. The Fitbit Sense 2 is explicitly listed as supporting Amazon Alexa built in, both in the Fitbit help page and the user manual.
Can Alexa Skills be configured on Sense 2?
The only documented options are setting up Amazon Alexa, changing the Alexa language, and logging out.
Do I need an Amazon Echo device to use Alexa on my Sense 2?
No. The Sense 2 has Alexa built in, so you can interact with it directly from your wrist without any additional hardware.
Does using Alexa drain the battery quickly?
The impact on battery life should be minimal. Fitbit has optimized the integration for efficient power usage, though extended conversations with Alexa may have a slightly noticeable effect.
For the wider topic, see Fitbit setup and pairing.
Related reading: How Do I Use Alexa On My Fitbit Versa 2.
