Wondering why does my Fitbit keep buzzing? It’s because it is vibrating for notifications, reminders, alarms, or goal celebrations, and it is not silenced by Do Not Disturb, Sleep Mode, or Quiet Modes. To stop the buzzing immediately, use the quick settings on your device or adjust the notification settings in the Fitbit app and your phone.
Why does my Fitbit keep buzzing from quick settings
The fastest way to stop buzzing is to swipe down from the clock face on many Fitbit models to open the settings menu. From there, open Quiet Modes, Do Not Disturb, or Sleep Mode and turn it on to silence all vibrations and notifications. For Inspire 2, press and hold the buttons on the device, then tap DND to enable Do Not Disturb.
Adjust notification settings on your iPhone
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Tap the information icon next to your Fitbit device name.
- Turn on Share System Notifications. If this option does not appear, restart your Fitbit device.
- Go to Settings > Notifications and set Show Previews to Always or When Unlocked.
- Open the Fitbit app, go to the Today tab > profile picture > device tile > Notifications.
- Turn on or off the notification types you want, then open App Notifications to choose specific apps.
On iPhone, your Fitbit shows notifications from all calendars synced to the Calendar app. On Charge 5, call, text, and calendar notifications are turned on automatically. On Inspire 2, call, text, and calendar notifications are turned on automatically. On iPhone, Charge 5 shows notifications from all calendars synced to the Calendar app. If you want to receive text messages on Fitbit Versa 2, ensure that Share System Notifications is enabled and that text message previews are set to Always or When Unlocked.
Adjust notification settings on your Android phone
- Choose the notification types you want to receive.
- Tap App Notifications and select the apps you want.
On Android, your Fitbit uses the calendar app you chose during setup for calendar alerts. On Android, Inspire 2 shows calendar notifications from the calendar app chosen during setup. On Android, Charge 5 shows calendar notifications from the calendar app chosen during setup. You can select one app per category for notifications. Manage which apps send alerts to stop unwanted buzzing.
Other reasons your Fitbit might vibrate
Beyond notifications, your Fitbit may buzz for less common reasons. Low battery alerts can trigger buzzing if they are set to notify on your phone or device. Goal celebrations vibrate when you reach daily activity targets, and reminders to move buzz after periods of inactivity. To manage these, open the Fitbit app and adjust reminder and goal notification settings under your device tile or in the app settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Fitbit buzzing but not displaying any notification?
This can happen if the notification was not fully processed or displayed due to a Bluetooth glitch or if your Fitbit is out of range from your phone. Make sure your devices are close together and restart both your Fitbit and phone if the issue persists.
Can I receive notifications from more than one app per category?
Google's Fitbit help indicates you can choose the notification types you want, but for app notifications you can select one app per category. If you want alerts from multiple apps, you may need to adjust which apps send notifications on your phone.
How do I stop my Fitbit from buzzing during sleep?
Enable Sleep Mode on your Fitbit device by swiping down from the clock face and selecting Sleep Mode. This silences all notifications and vibrations until you turn it off or your scheduled sleep time ends.
Why does my Fitbit buzz randomly even with notifications turned off?
Check if you have alarms, reminders to move, or goal celebrations enabled. These can cause buzzing independently of phone notifications. Turn them off in the Fitbit app under your device settings or reminder settings.
How close does my phone need to be for my Fitbit to buzz for notifications?
For Inspire 2, keep your device within 30 feet of your phone to receive notifications. Other Fitbit models have similar Bluetooth range requirements; staying close ensures consistent buzzing for alerts.
Related reading: What Is DND Mode On Fitbit and How To Make Vibrate Stronger On IPhone.
