Fitbit Versa 2 Not Syncing With iPhone

Last month I bought Fitbit Versa. It works perfectly, but it is not syncing with the app for the previous days. 

To fix this problem, I researched on the internet. Why is my Fitbit Versa 2 not syncing? Now that I have fixed my Versa 2 don’t worry if you face this issue. I will explain how you can also fix it.

Let’s get started.

How to Fix Your Fitbit Versa 2 that Not Syncing Data with App

These are the things that you should try first.

Quick Fixes 

  • Restart Sense 2 and mobile phone
  • Install Fitbit update 
  • Update the Fitbit Connect app
  • Re-establish connection 

Restart Versa 2 and Mobile Phone 

To fix the syncing issue, you should take the first step by restarting your devices. Because there can be caches stored in them. And sometimes, it can have software issues. 

Restarting the Versa 2 and your mobile phone will fix this issue. Restart is also usually helpful when your phone or smartwatch is performing slowly. 

Restart Fitbit Versa 2

  1. Open Settings on Versa 2 
  2. Scroll all the way down, then tap on About 
  3. From here, tap on Restart 
  4. Tap Yes to confirm restart 
  5. Press and hold the power button to turn it back on 

Watch this video for restart and force restart methods: 

Restart Mobile Phone 

  1. Press and hold the power button 
  2. Release it while the power menu appears
  3. Tap on Restart to power off and then on your phone 

If you want to force restart or reboot your phone, visit this. 

Update Versa 2 and Phone 

You should ensure your Versa 2 and mobile phone are up to date. Because due to the outdated software version, your Fitbit is not syncing. 

The software update is also best to stabilise your connection with other devices and use new enhanced features. 

Update Fitbit Versa 2

  1. Before installing the charge, your Versa 2
  2. The update may take up to an hour; let the Fitbit app run in the background on your phone  
  3. Open the Fitbit app on the phone
  4. Tap on Today> the on Profile picture 
  5. And then select Versa 2 
  6. Then tap on the Pink Update button; it will appear if the update is available 
  7. Follow the on-screen instruction to start the update process and keep your watch closer to your phone 
  8. A progress bar will appear in the Fitbit app and remain until the update complete 

If you want to install updates through the Fitbit site, go to Fitbit.com.

Update mobile software 

  1. Connect it to WiFi 
  2. Open Settings on Phone
  3. Tap on About 
  4. Then tap Check Update 
  5. Tap Install Now if available 

Visit this link to check more information. 

Update Connect App

The Fitbit Connect app is another reason your Versa 2 is not syncing. You should ensure that you have installed its latest software on your phone. 

Updating the apps is necessary for stability and improved security. That is why companies are releasing the latest updates. And also, they improve the glitches which hurt their user. 

Update on Android 

  1. Open the Google Play store app 
  2. Tap on the profile icon from the top left corner
  3.  Tap on manage app & device. 
  4. The apps with the available update are labelled with “Update available.”
  5. Tap Update  

Visit this for more details on how to update apps on android? 

Update on iPhone 

  1. Open Apps store 
  2. Tap on the profile icon from the top left corner 
  3. Scroll down and check the Fitbit app to see if an update is available 
  4. Tap Update 

You can check how to update apps on iPhone/ iPad and Mac.

Factory Reset 

You should also factory reset your Fitbit and phone. Caches can be stored on your device, and they are a hindrance to syncing your Vera with your phone. 

Also, your device may not have sufficient space to save files. Because if your device doesn’t have enough memory to save files, Fitbit versa 2 will not sync. 

You should ensure a backup of all the necessary files because a factory reset will wipe all the data stored on your device. 

Factory reset Versa 2

  1. Open Versa 2 settings
  2. Scroll down to About 
  3. Scroll down here and tap on Factory reset 
  4. Select Yes to confirm it 
  5. Then connect Versa 2 with the app and sync your data to the app 

Factory Reset Phone 

  1. Open Settings 
  2. Scroll down and tap on Additional settings
  3. Scroll all the way down and select Reset and Backup
  4. Tap on Factory reset 
  5. And select Yes to confirm it  

Re-Establish Connection 

If the Fitbit syncing issue is still not completely fixed, you should re-establish the connection between your Versa and the app. 

This method will solve this problem because if your connection has glitches, this method will be beneficial to you. 

You should remove your Fitbit from the Connect app and Bluetooth. And then pair them; you will now be able to sync your data. 

Remove from App

  1. Open Fitbit app on your phone
  2. Tap on your Profile icon 
  3. Then tap on Versa 2 from paired devices 
  4. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on Remove Versa 2 
  5. Confirm it by a tap on Yes 

Remove it from Bluetooth 

  1. Open settings 
  2. Tap on Bluetooth 
  3. Tap on Versa 2 from paired devices
  4. Tap on Unpair> tap Yes to confirm 

Force Quit Fitbit App & Remove other Devices

You should ensure you have just paired Versa 2 with the Fitbit app. If other Fitbit devices are connected with the app, remove them immediately. 

Because it is a trouble to sync your data with the app. And force quit the app while it is not syncing data and open it again. And try to sync the data file with it. 

Turn On Location Service 

Ensure you have enabled the location service for your Fitbit app. Because this helps your Fitbit help to sync data and support the weather app, notifications and GPS. 

If you have disabled it, your Versa 2 will not sync with the app. You can enable it by following the steps below:

  1. Open settings on the phone
  2. Then tap on Apps
  3. Select Fitbit 
  4. And then Permissions 
  5. Grant location for your Fitbit app 
  6. These steps can vary for your mobile phone. 

You can check here how to enable location for the Fitbit app. 

Keep In Bluetooth Range 

You should also ensure that your Fitbit and mobile phone are in the Bluetooth range. Because the data files are syncing through Bluetooth. 

Your smartwatch and phone are away; that is why it is not syncing with the Fitbit app. Keep them close and then sync data. 

The maximum Bluetooth range for Versa 2 and mobile is about 30 feet (10 meters). You should keep your device in this range. But sometimes this can be affected by several factors, e.g. wind and radio waves.

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