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  • Page 1 User Manual Version 2.8...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    What's in the box Charge your watch Set up with your phone Connect to Wi-Fi See your data in the Fitbit app Wear Versa Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise Handedness Wear and care tips Change the band Remove a band...
  • Page 3 Set up notifications See incoming notifications Manage notifications Turn off notifications Answer or reject phone calls Respond to messages (Android phones) Timekeeping Set an alarm Dismiss or snooze an alarm Use the timer or stopwatch Activity and Wellness See your stats Track a daily activity goal Choose a goal Track your hourly activity...
  • Page 4 Control music with Versa Contactless Payments Use credit and debit cards Set up contactless payments Make purchases Change your default card Pay for transit Weather Update, Restart, and Erase Restart Versa Erase Versa Update Versa Troubleshooting Heart-rate signal missing GPS signal missing...
  • Page 5 Canada: Industry Canada (IC) statement European Union (EU) Customs Union Argentina Australia and New Zealand Belarus China India Indonesia Israel Japan Mexico Morocco Nigeria Oman Pakistan Philippines Serbia South Korea Taiwan United Arab Emirates Zambia Index...
  • Page 6: Get Started

    What's in the box Your Versa box includes: Watch with small band Additional large band Charging cradle (color and material varies) (color and material varies) The detachable bands on Versa come in a variety of colors and materials, sold separately.
  • Page 7: Charge Your Watch

    1. Plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer, a UL-certified USB wall charger, or another low-energy charging device. 2. Pinch the clip and place Versa in the charging cradle. The pins on the charging cradle must align with the gold contacts on the back of the watch. The percent charged appears on screen.
  • Page 8: Set Up With Your Phone

    Set up with your phone Set up Versa with the Fitbit app for iPhones and iPads or Android phones. The Fitbit app is compatible with most popular phones. See fitbit.com/devices to check if your phone is compatible. To get started: 1.
  • Page 9: Connect To Wi-Fi

    If you see fields for a username or domain when connecting to the Wi-Fi network on a computer, the network isn't supported. For best results, connect Versa to your home Wi-Fi network. Make sure you know the network password before connecting.
  • Page 10: Wear Versa

    Wear Versa Wear Versa around your wrist. If you need to attach a different size band, or if you purchased another band, see the instructions in "Change the band" on page 12. Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise When you're not exercising, wear Versa a finger's width above your wrist bone.
  • Page 11: Handedness

    Your dominant hand is the one you use for writing and eating. To start, the Wrist setting is set to non-dominant. If you wear Versa on your dominant hand, change the Wrist setting in the Fitbit app:...
  • Page 12: Change The Band

    Change the band Versa comes with a small band attached and an additional large, bottom band in the box. Both the top and bottom bands can be swapped with accessory bands, sold separately on fitbit.com. For band measurements, see "Band size" on page 57.
  • Page 13: Attach A Band

    Attach a band 1. To attach a band, hold the band at a 45° angle and slide the pin (the side opposite the quick-release lever) into the notch on the watch. 2. While pressing the quick-release lever inward, slide the other end of the band into place.
  • Page 14: Basics

    Learn how to manage settings, set a personal PIN code, navigate the screen, and check the battery level. Navigate Versa Versa has a touch screen with a colored LCD and three buttons: back, top, and bottom. Navigate Versa by tapping the screen, swiping side-to-side and up and down, or pressing the buttons.
  • Page 15 Swipe down to see notifications. Swipe down from the top of the screen again to access the shortcuts to music controls, Fitbit Pay, and quick settings. The shortcuts disappear after 2 seconds. Swipe down to see them again. Swipe up to see your daily stats. Swipe left to see the apps on your watch.
  • Page 16: Button Shortcuts

    Button shortcuts Press and hold the buttons on Versa for a faster way to access certain features, see notifications, and open apps.
  • Page 17 Choose a shortcut Hold the back button for 2 seconds to activate Fitbit Pay (on Fitbit Pay-enabled watches), music controls, notifications, or certain apps. The first time you use the button shortcut, you select which feature it activates. To later change which feature activates when you hold the button, open the Settings on your watch and tap the Left Button option.
  • Page 18: Quick Settings

    App shortcuts Press the buttons on Versa for quick access to your favorite apps. To access these shortcuts, navigate to the clock screen. The buttons are mapped as follows: Top button–opens the app located in the top left of the first app screen.
  • Page 19 When the do not disturb setting is on: Do Not Disturb Notifications, goal celebrations, and reminders are muted. You see a do not disturb icon at the top of the screen when you swipe up to see your stats. You can't turn on the do not disturb setting and sleep mode at the same time.
  • Page 20: Adjust Settings

    View your watch's regulatory information and activation date, which Versa is the day your watch's warranty begins. The activation date is the day you set up your device. Tap About Versa System Info to see the activation date. For more information, see the related help...
  • Page 21: Check Battery Level

    If your watch's battery is critically low (fewer than 4 hours remaining), the battery indicator flashes. Wi-Fi won't work on Versa when the battery is 25% or less, and you'll be unable to update your device.
  • Page 22: Turn Off The Screen

    Turn off the screen To turn off your watch's screen when not in use, briefly cover the watch face with your opposite hand, press the back button, or turn your wrist away from your body.
  • Page 23: Clock Faces And Apps

    Organize apps To change the placement of an app on Versa, press and hold an app until it's selected, and drag it to a new location. The app is selected when the icon increases slightly in size and the watch vibrates.
  • Page 24: Update Apps

    3. Tap the app you want to remove. You might need to swipe up to find it. 4. Tap Uninstall. Update apps Apps update over Wi-Fi as needed. Versa searches for updates when plugged into the charger and in range of your Wi-Fi network. You can also manually update apps: 1.
  • Page 25 3. Browse the available clock faces. Tap a clock face to see a detailed view. 4. Tap Install to add the clock face to Versa. Save up to 5 clock faces to switch between them: When you select a new clock face, it’s automatically saved unless you already have 5 saved clock faces.
  • Page 26: Notifications From Your Phone

    Notifications from your phone Versa can show call, text, calendar, and app notifications from your phone to keep you informed. Keep your watch within 30 feet of your phone to receive notifications. Set up notifications Check that Bluetooth on your phone is on and that your phone can receive notifications (often under Settings  Notifications).
  • Page 27: Manage Notifications

    If your watch's battery is critically low, notifications won't cause Versa to vibrate or the screen to turn on. Manage notifications Versa stores up to 30 notifications, after which the oldest are replaced as you receive new ones. To manage notifications: Swipe down from the top of the screen to see your notifications and tap any notification to expand it.
  • Page 28: Answer Or Reject Phone Calls

    Answer or reject phone calls If paired to an iPhone or Android phone, Versa lets you accept or reject incoming phone calls. If your phone is running an older version of the Android OS, you can reject, but not accept, calls on your watch.
  • Page 29: Respond To Messages (Android Phones)

    Respond to messages (Android phones) Respond directly to text messages and notifications from certain apps on your watch with preset quick replies. Keep your phone nearby with the Fitbit app running in the background to respond to messages from your watch. To respond to a message: 1.
  • Page 30: Timekeeping

    To dismiss the alarm, tap the check mark. To snooze the alarm for 9 minutes, tap the Zzz icon. Snooze the alarm as many times as you want. Versa automatically goes into snooze mode if you ignore the alarm for more than 1 minute.
  • Page 31: Use The Timer Or Stopwatch

    Use the timer or stopwatch Time events with the stopwatch or set a countdown timer with the Timer app on your watch. You can run the stopwatch and countdown timer at the same time. For more information, see the related help article.
  • Page 32: Activity And Wellness

    Activity and Wellness Versa continuously tracks a variety of stats whenever you wear it, including hourly activity, heart rate, and sleep. Data automatically syncs with the Fitbit app throughout the day. See your stats Swipe up from the clock face on your watch to access Fitbit Today, which shows up...
  • Page 33: Track A Daily Activity Goal

    Find your complete history and other information detected by your watch in the Fitbit app. Track a daily activity goal Versa tracks your progress toward a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, your watch vibrates and shows a celebration. Choose a goal Set a goal to help you get started on your health and fitness journey.
  • Page 34: Track Your Sleep

    Track your sleep Wear Versa to bed to automatically track basic stats about your sleep, including your time asleep, sleep stages (time spent in REM, light sleep, and deep sleep), and sleep score (the quality of your sleep).
  • Page 35: See Your Heart Rate

    See your heart rate Versa tracks your heart rate throughout the day. Swipe up from the clock face to see your real-time heart rate and your resting heart rate. For more information, see "See your stats" on page 32.
  • Page 36 After the exercise, a summary appears that shows your alignment (how closely you followed the breathing prompt), your heart rate at the start and end of the session, and how many days you completed a guided breathing session this week. For more information, see the related help article.
  • Page 37: Exercise And Heart Health

    Tap the music controls icon . Note that you need to pair a Bluetooth audio device, such as headphones or a speaker, to Versa to hear music stored on your watch. For more information, see "Music"...
  • Page 38: Track And Analyze Exercise With The Exercise App

    For complete workout stats, and a workout intensity map if you used GPS, tap the Exercise tile in the Fitbit app. Versa uses the GPS sensors on your nearby phone to capture GPS data. GPS requirements Connected GPS is available for all supported phones with GPS sensors. For more...
  • Page 39: Customize Your Exercise Settings And Shortcuts

    7. Tap Done to close the summary screen. Notes: Versa shows 3 real-time stats. Swipe the middle stat to see all of your real- time stats. If you set an exercise goal, your watch alerts you when you’re halfway to your goal and when you reach the goal.
  • Page 40: Check Your Workout Summary

    Versa personalizes your heart-rate zones using your heart rate reserve, which is the difference between your maximum heart rate and your resting heart rate. To help you target the training intensity of your choice, check your heart rate and heart-rate zone on your watch during exercise. Versa notifies you when you enter a heart-rate zone.
  • Page 41 Icon Zone Calculation Description Below Below Below the fat burn zone, your Zone 40% of heart beats at a slower pace. your heart rate reserve Fat Burn Between In the fat burn zone, you’re likely in Zone 40% and a moderate activity such as a brisk 59% of walk.
  • Page 42: Custom Heart-Rate Zones

    Custom heart-rate zones Instead of using these heart-rate zones, you can create a custom zone in the Fitbit app to target a specific heart-rate range. For more information, see the related help article. Earn Active Zone Minutes Earn Active Zone Minutes for time spent in the fat burn, cardio, or peak heart-rate zones.
  • Page 43: Share Your Activity

    Light buzz = below zone 1 buzz = fat burn zone 2 buzzes = cardio zone 3 buzzes = peak zone To start, your weekly goal is set to 150 Active Zone Minutes. You’ll receive notifications as you reach your goal. Share your activity After you complete a workout, open the Fitbit app to share your stats with friends and family.
  • Page 44: Music

    Bluetooth. 3. Tap + Audio Device. Versa searches for nearby devices. 4. When Versa finds nearby Bluetooth audio devices, it shows a list on the screen. Tap the name of the device you want to pair. When pairing is complete, a check mark appears on the screen.
  • Page 45: Control Music With Versa

    Control music with Versa Control music playing on Versa or on your phone. To choose the music source: 1. Swipe down from the top of your screen. After your notifications appear, swipe down again to open the control center. Tap the music controls icon 2.
  • Page 46: Contactless Payments

    Contactless Payments Some versions of Versa include a built-in NFC chip, which lets you use the Fitbit Pay feature to make contactless payments by tapping your watch. To find out if your watch supports this feature, check the back of your watch. If Fitbit Pay is listed in the text surrounding the heart rate sensor, your watch has an NFC chip.
  • Page 47: Make Purchases

    1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture Versa tile. 2. Tap the Wallet tile. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a payment card. In some cases, your bank might require additional verification. If you're adding a card for the first time, you might be prompted to set a 4-digit PIN code for your watch.
  • Page 48 3. To pay with your default card, hold your wrist near the payment terminal. To pay with a different card, swipe to find the card you want to use, and hold your wrist near the payment terminal. Customers in Australia: 1.
  • Page 49: Change Your Default Card

    If the payment terminal doesn't recognize your Fitbit device, make sure the watch face is near the reader and that the cashier knows you're using a contactless payment. For added security, you must wear Versa on your wrist to use contactless payments. For more information, see the related help article.
  • Page 50: Weather

    To add or remove a city: 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture Versa tile. 2. Tap Gallery. 3. Tap the Weather app. You might need to swipe up to find it. 4. Tap Settings Add city to add up to 2 additional locations or tap Edit  the...
  • Page 51: Update, Restart, And Erase

    Erase Versa If you want to give Versa to another person or wish to return it, first clear your personal data: On Versa, open the Settings app About Factory Reset.
  • Page 52 For best results, make sure your watch is charged and can connect to your Wi-Fi network. Updating Versa may be demanding on the battery. We recommend plugging your watch into the charger before starting an update. For more information, see the related help article.
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Versa should be in contact with your skin. After holding your arm still and straight for a short time, you should see your heart rate again.
  • Page 54: Can't Connect To Wi-Fi

    For best results, wait for your phone to find the signal before you start your workout. Can't connect to Wi-Fi If Versa can't connect to Wi-Fi, you might have entered an incorrect password, or the password might have changed: 1. From the Today tab...
  • Page 55: Other Issues

    Other issues If you experience any of the following issues, restart your watch: Won't sync Won't respond to taps, swipes, or button press Won't track steps or other data Won't show notifications For instructions, see "Restart Versa" on page 51.
  • Page 56: General Info And Specifications

    Fitbit products meets the European Union's stringent Nickel Directive. The Versa classic band is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sports watches. Wireless technology Versa contains a Bluetooth 4.0 radio transceiver, Wi-Fi chip, and Fitbit-Pay enabled...
  • Page 57: Battery

    Battery Versa contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Memory Versa stores your data, including daily stats, sleep information, and exercise history, for 7 days. See your historical data in the Fitbit app. Display Versa has a color LCD display. Band size Band sizes are shown below. Note that accessory bands sold separately may vary slightly.
  • Page 58: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental conditions Operating temperature 14° to 113° F (-10° to 45° C) Non-operating temperature -4° to 14° F (-20° to -10° C) 113° to 140°F (45° to 60° C) Water resistance Water resistant up to 50 meters Maximum operating altitude 28,000 feet (8,534 m) Learn more To learn more about your watch, how to track your progress in the Fitbit app, and...
  • Page 59: Regulatory And Safety Notices

    Regulatory and Safety Notices Notice to the User: Regulatory content for certain regions can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings About Regulatory Info USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Model FB504: FCC ID: XRAFB504 Model FB505 FCC ID: XRAFB505 Notice to the User: The FCC ID can also be viewed on your device.
  • Page 60: Canada: Industry Canada (Ic) Statement

    Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 61: European Union (Eu)

    This device meets the IC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments. Cet appareil est conforme aux conditions de la IC en matière de RF dans des environnements publics ou incontrôlée IC Notice to Users English/French in accordance with current issue of RSS GEN: This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 62: Customs Union

    Por la presente, Fitbit, Inc. declara que el tipo de dispositivo de radio Modelo FB505 cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto completo de la declaración de conformidad de la UE está disponible en la siguiente dirección de Internet: www.fitbit.com/safety Déclaration UE de conformité...
  • Page 63: Australia And New Zealand

    C-22262 Australia and New Zealand Model FB504 and FB505 Belarus Model FB504 and FB505 China Model FB505 Notice to the User: Regulatory content can also be viewed on your device. Instructions to view content from your menu: Settings About Regulatory Info...
  • Page 64 China RoHS 部件名称 有毒和危险品 Part Name Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements 多溴化二苯 铅 水银 镉 六价铬 多溴化苯 醚 Model FB505 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 表带和表扣 (Strap and Buckle) 电子 (Electronics) 电池 (Battery) 充电线 (Charging Cable) 本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制 O = 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在...
  • Page 65: India

    India Model FB505 Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings About Regulatory Info Indonesia Model FB505 55114/SDPPI/2018 3788 Israel Model FB505 63726 ‫אישור‬ ‫התאמה‬ ‫אין‬ ‫לבצע‬ ‫כל‬...
  • Page 66: Mexico

    Mexico Model FB504 and FB505 La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: 1. Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2. Este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada Morocco Model FB505...
  • Page 67: Pakistan

    D090258 Pakistan Model No.: FB505 TAC No.: 9.6090/2018 Model: FB505 Serial No: Refer to retail box Year of Manufacture: 2018 Philippines Model FB505...
  • Page 68: Serbia

    Serbia Model FB505 И 005 18 South Korea Model FB505 클래스 B 장치 (가정 사용을위한 방송 통신 기기) : EMC 등록 주로 가정용 (B 급)으로하고, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 얻을이 장치.
  • Page 69: Taiwan

    Taiwan Model FB505 注意 ! 依據 低 功率 電波 輻射 性電 機管 理辦 法 第十 二條 經 型式 認證 合格 之低 功率 射頻 電機, 非經 許可 , 公 司 、 商 號或 使用 者均 不得 擅 自變 更頻 率 、 加大 功率 或變 更原 設計 之特性 及功 能 第十...
  • Page 70 the interference of the electric wave radiation electric machineries and equipment for legal communications or industrial and scientific applications. 使用 過度 恐傷 害視 力」 使用 30分 鐘請 休息 10分 鐘 。2歲以 下幼 兒不 看螢 幕, 2歲以上 每天 看螢 幕不 要超過 1小時 。 Translation: “Excessive use may cause damage to vision”...
  • Page 71: United Arab Emirates

    Do not expose the battery to flames, explosions or other hazards. Do not use sharp objects to remove the battery. Taiwan RoHS United Arab Emirates Model FB505 TRA Registered No: ER/61589/18 Dealer No: 35294/14...
  • Page 72: Zambia

    Zambia Model FB505 ZMB/ZICTA/TA/2018/2/50...
  • Page 73 ©2023 Fitbit LLC. All rights reserved. Fitbit and the Fitbit logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fitbit in the US and other countries. A more complete list of Fitbit trademarks can be found at the Fitbit Trademark List. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective...
  • Page 74: Index

    Accuracy Index Specifications 56 swim 58 swimming 58 water proof 58 Water resistance 58 water resistant 58 waterproof 58 Consumer Electronics Service Guide...

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