How do I get notifications

from my phone on my
Fitbit device?
Your Fitbit device can receive
notifications to keep you informed, such
as text messages, phone calls, and
meeting alerts, when your phone is
nearby. After you create your Fitbit
account and pair your device, getting
notifications working takes a few more
steps. Find the details below.

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What are my choices for

notifications?
How do I set up notifications?
How do notifications work?
Does my Fitbit device receive
notifications when my phone is in Do
Not Disturb, Quiet hours, or Driving
mode?

What are my choices for

notifications?
You can choose to see calls, texts,
calendar events, and more depending on
your Fitbit device. If youʼre not sure
whether your phone is compatible with
this feature, go
to https://www.fitbit.com/devices. If
you're looking for information about idle
alerts, see What is a reminder to move?

Device Notification Options

Fitbit Blaze Calls, texts, calendar events

Fitbit Charge within the hour, emails, and
3 other push
Fitbit Ionic notifications from apps you
Fitbit Versa choose

Fitbit Alta
Fitbit Alta
Calls, texts, and calendar
HR
events
Fitbit Charge
2

Fitbit Flex 2
Calls and texts
Fitbit Surge

Fitbit Ace
Fitbit Charge
Calls
Fitbit Charge
HR

How do I set up
notifications?
Besides the Notifications options in the
Fitbit app, you may need to modify
settings specific to your phone and Fitbit
device. To review all the requirements
choose your phone below.

iPhone

Open the Settings app to review

your phone settings.

Confirm or adjust these settings: Set

up the notifications you want to
receive on your wrist. Make sure
your charged Fitbit device is nearby.

You're done setting up. Notifications

should appear on your device when
it's near your phone (about 30 feet).
If notifications are delayed or
missing, see My Fitbit device isn't
receiving notifications from my
phone​.

Step 3. Turn on the device's

Notification setting

Select Fitbit devices have a

Notification setting on the device. To
verify that it's on:
Blaze—Hold the top right
button for 3 seconds.
Charge 2 & Charge 3—On the
clock screen, press and hold
the button. For Fitbit Pay-
enabled devices, swipe left to
access the quick settings
screen.
Ionic & Versa—Press and hold
the back button and swipe left
to access the quick settings
screen. Make sure you can
receive notifications from your
phone.
Surge—Swipe the touchscreen
until you get to the Settings
menu, then find Notifications.

Notifications should appear on your

device when it's near your phone
(about 30 feet). If notifications are
delayed or missing, see My Fitbit
device isn't receiving notifications
from my phone​.

Android phone

Step 3. Turn on the device's

Notification setting

Select Fitbit devices have a

Notification setting on the device. To
verify that it's on:
Blaze—Hold the top right
button for 3 seconds.
Charge 2 & Charge 3—On the
clock screen, press and hold
the button. For Fitbit Pay-
enabled devices, swipe left to
access the quick settings
screen.
Ionic & Versa—Press and hold
the back button and swipe left
to access the quick settings
screen. Make sure you can
receive notifications from your
phone.
Surge—Swipe the touchscreen
until you get to the Settings
menu, then find Notifications.

Notifications should appear on your

device when it's near your phone
(about 30 feet). If notifications are
delayed or missing, see My Fitbit
device isn't receiving notifications
from my phone​.

Windows 10 phone

Open the Settings app to review

your phone settings.

Confirm or adjust these settings: Set

up the notifications you want to
receive on your wrist. Make sure
your charged Fitbit device is nearby.

You're done setting up. Notifications

should appear on your device when
it's near your phone (about 30 feet).
If notifications are delayed or
missing, see My Fitbit device isn't
receiving notifications from my
phone​.

Step 3. Turn on the device's

Notification setting

Select Fitbit devices have a

Notification setting on the device. To
verify that it's on:
Blaze—Hold the top right
button for 3 seconds.
Charge 2 & Charge 3—On the
clock screen, press and hold
the button. For Fitbit Pay-
enabled devices, swipe left to
access the quick settings
screen.
Ionic & Versa—Press and hold
the back button and swipe left
to access the quick settings
screen. Make sure you can
receive notifications from your
phone.
Surge—Swipe the touchscreen
until you get to the Settings
menu, then find Notifications.

Notifications should appear on your

device when it's near your phone
(about 30 feet). If notifications are
delayed or missing, see My Fitbit
device isn't receiving notifications
from my phone​.

How do notifications work?

Choose your tracker model to learn what
to expect and get tips on using
notifications.

Does my Fitbit device

receive notifications when
my phone is in Do Not
Disturb, Quiet hours, or
Driving mode?
Fitbit Charge 3, Fitbit Ionic, and Fitbit
Versa receive notifications while your
phone is in Do Not Disturb, Quiet hours,
or Driving mode, but your device wonʼt
vibrate or wake the screen. To view
notifications, swipe down from the clock
screen.

If paired to an Android phone, your Fitbit

watch or tracker can alert you to
notifications at any time:

^. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap

the Account icon (

) > your device image >

Notifications.
`. In the Vibration Settings section,
turn on the Always Vibrate option.

Other Fitbit devices paired to iPhones or

Windows 10 phones donʼt receive
notifications when you turn on the Do Not
Disturb, Quiet hours, or Driving mode
setting on your phone.