Herbie Murray
Fitbit devices have a robust sleep-tracking function that can help you understand your sleep patterns and quality. The Fitbit Versa series, including Versa 2, Versa 3, and Versa 4, is compatible with sleep tracking. To track your sleep, simply wear your Fitbit Versa to bed, ensuring it's snug on your wrist. The device will automatically detect when you're asleep and track your sleep duration and quality. You can view your sleep data, including a sleep score and sleep schedule, in the Fitbit app. Additionally, with a Fitbit Premium subscription, you can access more advanced sleep insights, such as a monthly sleep profile and a sleep animal characterisation. It's important to note that while sleep tracking can provide valuable insights, it should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to track sleep | Wear the Fitbit device during sleep. Fitbit devices and Google Pixel Watch series automatically detect sleep when worn to bed. |
| How to wear the device | Wear the device higher on the wrist (2-3 finger widths above the wrist bone) in a snug wristband. |
| How sleep data is calculated | Time asleep is calculated by subtracting the time spent awake and restless from the overall tracked sleep time. |
| How to sync data | Sync the Fitbit Versa with the app after waking up. |
| How to check sleep data | Check the Today tab in the Fitbit app to see the sleep data. |
| Additional features | Snore and Noise Report, Sleep Score, and Sleep Animal profile. |
| Subscription | Fitbit Premium subscription. |
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What You'll Learn
Wear your Fitbit Versa to bed
To track your sleep using your Fitbit Versa, you must wear it to bed. It's as simple as that!
When you wear your Fitbit Versa to bed, it will automatically detect your sleep and start tracking it. This is because Fitbit devices are designed to automatically detect sleep when your body is completely at rest and hasn't moved for about an hour. So, all you need to do is wear your Fitbit Versa to bed, and it will take care of the rest.
However, for the most accurate results, there are a few things to keep in mind when wearing your Fitbit Versa to bed:
- Wear your Fitbit Versa snugly on your wrist. It should be worn higher on your wrist, about 2-3 finger widths above your wrist bone. This ensures the device can get a consistent heart-rate reading.
- Don't wear your Fitbit Versa too tightly. While a snug fit is important, you don't want to restrict your blood flow. The band should feel secure but not too tight.
- Make sure your Fitbit Versa is charged before you go to bed. You don't want it to run out of battery in the middle of the night and interrupt your sleep tracking.
- Avoid wearing your Fitbit Versa in a clip or pendant accessory. It should be worn on your wrist for accurate sleep tracking.
By following these simple tips, you can ensure that your Fitbit Versa accurately tracks your sleep when you wear it to bed.
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Sync your Fitbit Versa to the app
To sync your Fitbit Versa to the app, you must first ensure that your Fitbit device is set up and connected to your phone.
To set up your Fitbit Versa 2, open the Fitbit app on your mobile device. This app icon looks like a blue background with white dots on it. You can find this app on either your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching. If you don't have the Fitbit mobile app, you can download it for free from either the Google Play Store or App Store. Once you have the app, tap your account picture in the top left corner of your screen to see a list of all your connected devices. Tap 'Set up a Device' and then tap the Versa 2 and 'Set Up'. An icon of the associated Fitbit is displayed beside the model name and the button to continue setup is at the bottom of your screen once you select the Versa 2. After reading Fitbit's privacy policy, tap 'Accept' and follow the instructions to charge your Versa 2 while you proceed with the setup. Your phone will then search for your Versa via Bluetooth. To turn on Bluetooth on an Android phone, swipe down from the top of your screen to access the Quick Menu and tap the Bluetooth icon. For an iPhone, tap the Bluetooth icon from the Control Center. Once your phone finds your Versa 2 via Bluetooth, you'll see a series of numbers displayed on your watch's face that you'll enter into your app to confirm that your phone has located the correct Bluetooth device. Tap to select your Wi-Fi network and enter your password. Your watch needs Wi-Fi to be able to install any updates before you can continue.
If you are setting up a Fitbit Versa 2, you'll now go through a few pages to get the built-in Alexa functionality configured. If you have a Versa or Versa Lite, skip this section. Tap 'Got it', then 'Log in with Amazon', and 'Get Started'. Tap 'Allow All' to let the Fitbit Alexa skill access your health data. The Fitbit Versa 3 allows you to choose which smart voice assistant you want to carry with you on your wrist — Amazon's Alexa or the Google Assistant. Setting up Alexa on the Versa 3 is a similar process to on the Versa 2, so the following will explain how to set up the Google Assistant. During the initial setup process, you will be asked to choose between the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Tap 'Google Assistant'. Read through the next screen, and tap on the 'Activate Google Assistant' button. When asked if you want to allow the Google Assistant to relay Fitbit data to you, tap 'Turn on'. Your Assistant is now ready to use on your Versa 3. Tap 'Done'.
Once your Fitbit Versa is set up and connected to your phone, you can sync your device by opening the Fitbit app and waiting for a message asking you to allow your Fitbit device to pair with your phone. Tap 'Pair' to approve the request and try to sync your Fitbit device. If it doesn't sync, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take, including restarting your Fitbit device and your phone, checking your phone's Bluetooth and internet access, and updating your phone, Fitbit app, and Fitbit device.
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Understand your sleep score
Understanding your sleep score on your Fitbit Versa is simple and can help you improve your sleep habits. The sleep score is a quick way to gauge your sleep and is based on your heart rate, the time spent awake or restless, and your sleep stages. The overall sleep score is the sum of your individual scores, which are calculated based on three components: sleep duration, sleep quality, and restoration. The score is given on a scale of 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating better sleep quality.
To check your sleep score, wear your Fitbit Versa to bed and sync it with your smartphone when you wake up. You can then check your sleep score on your wrist or in the Fitbit app. On the app, go to the ''Today' tab and tap the 'Sleep duration' tile to view your sleep score details. You can also swipe left or right from the clock face to find the Sleep tile. Additionally, you can check your averages for the week or longer periods to monitor trends in your sleep patterns.
If you notice any incorrect sleep readings, you can edit your sleep log, and your sleep score will be adjusted accordingly. It is important to remember that your sleep score is just one aspect of understanding your sleep, and placing too much emphasis on it may be counterproductive. Instead, focus on the overall insights and trends provided by the Fitbit to improve your sleep quality.
To gain additional insights into your sleep data, such as sleeping heart rate analysis, you can purchase a Fitbit Premium subscription. With a Premium account and certain Fitbit models, you can also access features like snore and noise detection, which can help you understand your sleep environment better.
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Get a sleep profile
To get a sleep profile on your Fitbit Versa, you need to meet certain requirements. These include having a Fitbit Premium subscription and using a compatible device, such as the Versa 2, Versa 3, or Versa 4. The sleep profile provides a detailed monthly breakdown of your sleep, including 10 monthly metrics and a sleep animal characterisation.
To ensure your device accurately tracks your sleep, it is recommended to wear your Fitbit device snugly on your wrist during sleep. The device automatically detects your sleep when your body is completely at rest and you haven't moved for about an hour. It is important to note that the device should not be worn in a clip or pendant accessory. If your device doesn't track heart rate, you can still check your sleep pattern in the Fitbit app, which includes your time spent awake, restless, and asleep.
Additionally, your Fitbit device can track noise and snoring during sleep. This feature is available on the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3, and it uses the microphone to register noise levels and snoring. The data is summarised in a report when you wake up, and no audio recordings are saved.
For the best sleep tracking results, it is suggested to wear your Fitbit higher on your wrist, about 2-3 finger widths above your wrist bone. Ensuring a consistent heart rate reading and syncing your device to the app after waking up can also help improve sleep data accuracy.
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Track your sleep stages
To track your sleep stages using a Fitbit Versa, you need to wear the device during sleep. The Fitbit device automatically detects your sleep when you wear it to bed. It is recommended to wear the device in a snug wristband during sleep, with the band secured about 2-3 finger widths above your wrist bone. This ensures the device gets a consistent heart-rate reading.
The Fitbit device will then record the amount of time you are asleep, as well as the quality of your sleep. It can differentiate between light, deep, and REM sleep. The sleep logging will stop when the device detects that you are awake and moving. Your sleep stats can be viewed on the 'Today' tab in the Fitbit app, where you can also edit settings.
The Fitbit app will provide a Sleep Score, which is a number up to 100 based on several factors, including the amount of movement during the night and the amount of deep sleep. This score gives you an at-a-glance sense of how you've been sleeping. You can also view more detailed information, such as the times of night you were in deep or light sleep.
Additionally, if you have a Fitbit Premium subscription, you can access more advanced sleep tracking features. This includes a Sleep Profile, which provides a detailed sleep breakdown available on the first of every month. The Sleep Profile includes 10 monthly metrics and a sleep animal characterisation based on your long-term sleep behaviours. To be eligible for a sleep profile, you must use a compatible device, such as the Versa 2 or Versa 3.
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Frequently asked questions
Wear your Fitbit Versa to bed. The device will automatically detect your sleep when it recognises your body is going into sleep mode.
When your body is completely at rest and you haven't moved for about an hour, your Fitbit Versa will record that you're asleep.
Your time asleep is calculated by subtracting your time spent awake and restless from your overall tracked sleep time.
To get a Sleep Animal profile, you need to wear your Fitbit Versa to bed for 14 nights in a given month.
Sync your Fitbit Versa to the app after you wake up.
