How to set up and use Alexa on the Fitbit Versa 2 and what you

(Pocket-lint) – Fitbit’s Versa 2 smartwatch has Amazon Alexa built-in, letting you ask Alexa to help you with a number of tasks, from controlling compatible smart home devices to finding the number of calories in a donut .

This feature walks you through setting up and using Alexa on your Fitbit Versa 2 and what kind of things you can do with Alexa on your Versa 2.

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Set up Alexa on the Fitbit Versa 2

To set up Amazon Alexa on your Fitbit Versa 2, you need to open the Fitbit app on iOS or Android and follow these steps:

1. Click on your account profile icon in the upper left corner
2. Tap the Versa 2 tracker which should appear under your name
3. Tap the Amazon Alexa tile
4. Tap “Connect with Amazon”
5. You will be redirected to the Amazon app
6. Press “Start”
7. Allow Fitbit to access the Alexa Voice service
8. Tap “Use Location” to share your location with Alexa for more personalized results
9. Press ‘Continue’
10. Alexa is now ready and configured

How to use Alexa on your Fitbit Versa 2

Using Alexa on the Fitbit Versa 2 is pretty straightforward and doesn’t require you to use the “Alexa” wake word, like you would on an Amazon Echo for example. There are two ways to launch Alexa on the Versa 2, depending on how your smartwatch is configured.

You can either press and hold the button on the left of the Versa 2 and the Alexa symbol will appear on the screen, or if that button is connected to Fitbit Pay instead, you can swipe down from the top of the screen Versa 2 home screen and then tap the Alexa icon.

To change the function of the left button on your Versa 2, follow these steps below:

1. Swipe from right to left on the home screen of your Fitbit Versa 2
2. Tap the Settings icon
3. Scroll down to left button
4. Press it until Alexa appears blue in the bottom right

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What can you do with Alexa on your Fitbit Versa 2?

Unlike most Alexa-enabled devices, the Fitbit Versa 2 doesn’t have a speaker. This means that rather than hearing a spoken response from the voice assistant, as you would on an Echo Dot for example, you’ll get a written response on the Versa 2’s screen.

You can still do the same with Alexa as you would with an Echo Dot, but the experience is slightly different and of course things like Alexa Calling aren’t possible with the Versa 2.

You can set reminders, alarms, or start a timer with your voice after launching Alexa. For example, you might say, Remind me to go for a run at 7 a.m. When the time arrives, your Versa 2 will vibrate on your wrist and the reminder will appear on the screen. You can see all the timers, reminders, and alarms you’ve set by launching Alexa on your Versa 2 and tapping the alarm icon in the top right of your screen.

You can check weather updates and get quick answers to almost any question. For example, you can ask Alexa how much protein is in an egg and the Versa 2’s screen will tell you that there are 13 grams of protein per hundred grams, or 6 grams in a raw egg.

You can use your voice to control Alexa-enabled smart home devices, such as speakers, lights, or a thermostat. For example, if you have a Nest Learning Thermostat, you can ask Alexa to increase the temperature.

You’ll need to set up Alexa skills for each compatible smart home device, as well as any other specific integrations you might want to use, like asking Alexa to order you an Uber or asking Alexa to add carrots to your Ocado shopping order. , for example.

To set up Alexa Skills, follow the instructions below:

1. Download the Amazon Alexa app
2. Log in to your Amazon account or create a new account
3. Follow the setup instructions
4. Tap the three lines at the top left of the Amazon Alexa app once set up
5. Tap “Skills & Games”
6. Tap the search icon in the top right corner
7. Find the integration you want to set up, such as Ikea Home Smart
8. Tap the integration if it’s listed
9. Tap “Enable to use”
10. Follow the instructions to link your accounts

Written by Britta O’Boyle.