Listening to music or podcasts while running or at the gym is a great way to pass the time. While you could choose to take your phone with you or listen to the gym’s awful songs, you can also connect directly to your Bluetooth Headphones or earplugs for some Fitbit smart watches. But how do you do this? We’ll explore the process below, find out which devices support the feature, and more.
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Activate the pairing mode of your headphones, open the Settings app on your Fitbit watch and find the Bluetooth section. Find your Bluetooth headphones in the list of nearby devices and tap them to start pairing.
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Which Fitbit devices support Bluetooth headphone connections?
A short list of devices that currently support Bluetooth headphone and audio connections. Specifically none of the companies? fitness trackers pack this feature in, which means you’ll have to buy one of the company’s smartwatches to enjoy Bluetooth music playback.
Fitbit devices that support Bluetooth headphone connections include:
While the Fitbit Ionic also supports Bluetooth audio, the company has announced a recall for this device. Therefore, we do not recommend using this device in the future.
Also see: The best Fitbit smartwatches and trackers
Connecting Bluetooth headphones to your Fitbit
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Sense and Versa 3
- First you need to activate the pairing mode on your Bluetooth headphones.
- Usually this means holding the power button on your headphones for a set amount of time, but check your device’s user guide for more information.
- Now on your Fitbit smartwatch, open the Settings app.
- Select Vibration and sound.
- Go to the Bluetooth section and tap Manage devices.
- Swipe up to the Other devices section.
- When your headphones appear in the list, tap them to start the pairing process.
- Once pairing is complete, a check mark will appear on the watch display.
Versa 2 and Versa
- Again, you need to activate pairing mode on your Bluetooth headphones.
- Open the Settings app on your watch.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Tap + Audio deviceand wait for your watch to find your Bluetooth headphones.
- Once it appears in the list, tap it to start the pairing process.
- Once pairing is complete, a check mark will appear on the watch display.
Also see: Everything you need to know about Fitbit’s music support
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Fitbit Charge 5 does not support Bluetooth audio connections. However, you can still control the music on your phone.
Fitbit currently supports three music services, namely: Spotify, Deezerand Pandora. You can also add your own music to your Fitbit smartwatch. Download the Fitbit Connect app on your PC or Mac, then tap the Tile Manage my music. On your watch, tap the Music app > Transfer music. Finally, go back to the desktop app and tap the gear in the top right corner to import folders to the app.
Fitbit doesn’t specify which Bluetooth headphones are supported, but it should include most of the current products.
On the Versa and Versa 2, go back to the Settings app > Bluetooth > find your headphones and tap remove > confirm by tapping Yes. Open on the Sense and Versa 3 de Settings app > Vibration and sound > Bluetooth > Manage devices > tap the device you want to remove and confirm by tapping Yes.
You can connect up to eight Bluetooth audio devices to your supported Fitbit smartwatch.