How to restart Fitbit Versa 2

The Fitbit Versa 2 is one of the best smartwatches available on the market. However, several users have reported various issues such as slow performance, no response to button presses, taps, scrolls, steps or other data not being tracked, notifications or reminders not showing, etc.

One of the best ways to fix this error is to restart your Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch. There are several methods you can use to restart your Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch. So, here is a list of some of the best ways to restart your Fitbit Versa 2.

How to restart Fitbit Versa 2

Method 1: Restart via settings

Step 1 Launch the Settings menu on your Fitbit Versa 2.

Step 2: Scroll down and click About.

Step 3. Now scroll down and click on Power Off.

Step 4. Then click “Yes”to confirm the deactivation.

Step 5. Now that your Fitbit Versa 2 is off, press and hold the button on the left until the Fitbit logo appears to turn it on. This should not take more than a few seconds.

Method 2: Using the side button on the Fitbit Versa 2.

Press and hold the button on the Fitbit Versa 2 for 8-10 seconds until the Fitbit logo appears on the screen.

NOTE. The Fitbit Versa 2 has small holes for the altimeter and microphone. Do not attempt to reset the device by inserting anything, such as paper clips, into these holes, as you may damage the Fitbit Versa 2.

If restarting your Fitbit Versa 2 doesn’t fix the problem, try resetting it.

The difference between restarting and factory resetting Fitbit Versa 2:

Restarting the Fitbit Versa 2 turns it on and off without deleting any data or settings.

Resetting your Fitbit Versa 2 erases all data from your device. This method is also called factory reset, which is similar to factory reset on a smartphone.

How to reset Fitbit Versa 2?

Method 1: through the settings.

Step 1 Launch the Settings menu on your Fitbit Versa 2.

Step 2: Scroll down and click About.

Step 3. Now scroll down and click on Reset Settings.

Method 2: Use the side button.

Step 1. Press and hold the side button until the screen turns off with a short vibration.

Step 2. As soon as you feel a vibration, release the side button and immediately press and hold it again.

Step 3: Keep pressing until the Fitbit logo appears and disappears. Now release the button again and then press and hold it until you feel a new vibration.

Step 4. Once you feel this vibration, release the side button. This vibration indicates that your Fitbit Versa 2 has been successfully reset.

NOTE. If you don’t follow the above steps exactly, the Fitbit Versa 2 will just restart. If so, try repeating the steps.

Conclusion

Restarting the Fitbit Versa 2 is pretty straightforward and can easily fix some of the most annoying bugs like sluggish performance, unresponsive button presses, taps and swipes not tracking steps or other data, not showing notifications or reminders, and more.

If a reboot doesn’t fix these errors, try resetting your Fitbit Versa 2. However, be aware that resetting your Fitbit will erase all of its data. If we have missed any such useful method to restart the Fitbit Versa 2, please let us know in the comment section below.