Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch with Daily Readiness, GPS, 24/7 Heart Rate, 40+ Exercise Modes, Sleep Tracking and more, Waterfall Blue/Platinum, One Size (S & L Bands Included)

When I first got this, it would not maintain sync. I updated the firmware on the watch, tried doing a factory reset twice, uninstalled/reinstalled the fitbit app twice, ensured that the app wasn't allowed to go to sleep when in the background... nothing worked. It would work for a few minutes, then when I tried to command Alexa, it would say connection lost. I decided to contact support, and they informed me that my app was outdated. Come to find out, version 4.04 of the bitbit app is too old, and will not work. The latest version, 4.06.7 had not been released for my phone yet, as is typical ridiculous play store behavior. Google... are you listening? When a developer releases an update, you shall IMMEDIATELY make it available to EVERY device! I manually downloaded the apk and installed it, and everything has been working great since. Alexa follows my direct orders immediately, phone calls come through, texts come through, and I can sync with ease. Overall, I suppose this is an improvement over the Versa 2. Screen is a little bigger, but the notification vibrations don't seem to be as forceful, even when set to strong. This uses google wallet instead of google pay as the Versa 2 did, so my AmEx will not work for contactless payment. Phone call feature is nice, seems to work OK. I can hear them, they can hear me. You can only answer calls, you can't make them. The $50 brand x watch I ordered to replace this one before I got the sync figured out was able to do that. It could also control my camera and music player, neither of which is possible on the Versa 4. Google maps is nice if you walk in unfamiliar areas. I'll probably never need it, but it's nice. Battery life seems to be improved over the Versa 2, but mine was 2 years old so I'm sure the battery had gradually decreased it's charge capacity. I used it for several days, and he battery was still at 55%. Skin temperature sensor will one day be nice when it can sync with a smart thermostat and automatically adjust the temperature as needed. But for now, it's just a novelty and has no purpose. Yes, I know my skin is hot. I woke up in a puddle of sweat. Yup, I'm freezing, so my skin is cold. o2 saturation is nice if you have any relevant health problems. If you want to take full advantage of the watch, get the free "Overview" clock face by Chris Blyth. It gives you current and average heart rate, battery percentage, fully customizable date format, allows for a larger clock that shows seconds, and you can have weather, and 6 other health stats displayed on the main screen, all at once. I have steps, distance, calories burned, active zone minutes, floors, and BMI/BMR. It all fits, and is easy to read. Vast improvement over the default face, which shows no useful information. I had th is face on my versa 2, and loved it. So glad it's available for the 4. Bottom line, it's a good watch. There are cheaper brand x ones out there, but none of them have NFC payment, and not all of them have Alexa. And, you get what you pay for. fit & finish feels cheap, the screens get washed out in the sun, finicky alexa integration and so on. Best to pony up and get a refined product. Be sure to update your fitbit app. Their customer support said the latest version should be released within a week, but I circumvented the beurocracy and downloaded it manually. Why wait?

I am not the kind of person that wanted a wristwatch, let alone a smart watch. I don't need that level of connectivity, and I have the unfortunate tendency to destroy nicer watches because of clumsiness and absent-mindedness. But, I do enjoy working out. I love having data when I want to see it. And, importantly, I work in a profession where I would benefit from having a wrist watch to check the time. It's with that mindset that I finally caved and purchased the Fitbit Charge a few years ago. I liked it, but it crashed a bunch of times and eventually refused to reboot. So, I started looking for alternatives. I found the Versa but resisted, as I really don't want or need most smart watch features. Then Black Friday sales came along and I took the plunge. I am glad I did. The watch is durable, easy to use, fits well, and does all of the things I want it to do. I mostly use it to track steps, heartrate, workouts, check the weather, and set timers at work. It does not have a catchy or flashy look, which I am more than fine with. My biggest concerns are whether or not the screen can take a hit (it does) and if I'll fry the darn thing when I inevitably forget I'm wearing it while showering or swimming (it's waterproof). I don't use a lot of the features on this thing. I tried syncing with my Google Wallet, but I find it way easier to just use my phone or wallet -- two things I am very reluctant to travel without. My phone is on silent most days, so I guess it's nice to get alerts when I've missed a call, but I really don't pay much attention to it. I've never bothered with the advanced features for health monitoring, though I guess for a person experiencing health difficulties or someone wildly focused on wellness would find the features useful. The Fitbit app is a nice bonus, and the premium features include some solid workouts and tools for holding yourself accountable to fitness goals. I've dabbled with these when really focused on personal goals, and seen the usual mixed results of someone who will only somewhat commit themselves to diet and workout goals. Still, nice to have. In a world where most smart watches are double the price for a slew of features I don't want or need, this is an excellent product.

Before I talk about the functional part of this watch, I wanted to mention the silicone band. I previously owned the sense 2 and ended up giving it away because the band caused my skin to peel and blister. My only two conclusions were either, A: I am allergic to this material. Or B: a combination of normal skin moisture and this material caused some kind of issue. The band isnt breathable so this is a possibility, however I am not someone who perspires a lot. After some time I really started to miss that watch, and now that I am mostly healed post partum I would like to get started taking better care of my health to get back into shape to care for my heart which I discovered has issues during my pregnancy. Yay high blood pressure and high cholesterol (not.) anyway, I want to be there for my kids lives, so Im making the step to be better. These smartwatches are a great reminder of get up and move, and more accurately keep track of how often youre doing that. It does a decent job of tracking your sleep, who knew sleep can have such a serious affect on your health and mood?! The whole interface is very streamlined, it is very similar to the sense 2. The app is also easy to use and the whole thing is simple to set up. The touchscreen is responsive and the processing is quick. I have a fairly small wrist so it may look a little bulky on me but I like the screen size. Overall Im really happy with this watch and Im glad I bought one again, this time I just switched out the band. It holds a decent charge. Now the downsides; the audio quality for phone calls is VERY poor. My husband can't really hear me even if I put the watch right next to my mouth. Its pretty disappointing. So that and the watchband issue knock a star off for me. This watch isnt perfect but it is a really good option.

I’ve been using the Fitbit Versa 4 as an upgrade from my last two Fitbits, and I’m very happy with it so far. Having heart rate and activity tracking available at any time is something I rely on daily, and this watch delivers that consistently and accurately. Battery life has been excellent, easily lasting several days between charges, and the interface is smooth and easy to navigate. Overall, the Versa 4 feels like a refined, meaningful upgrade rather than a minor refresh. If you’re coming from an older Fitbit and want better health insights, improved performance, and all-day wearability, this is a great choice.

We are a Fitbit family. We both have Versa 4. He uses his with a watch face that easily shows his heart rate and time in big bold font. I use mine with a face that is the time shown in a flowers font. He tracks his steps. I track everything. Sleep. Floors. Workout minutes. Etc. I track each workout (strength training, yoga, aerobics, walking,etc.) to stay true to my goals. They hold a charge for nearly a week!!! A great function I just discovered is "Find my Phone" which is so helpful. They last almost 2 years. I never want to live without a Fitbit again. Been wearing them in one style or another for 8 years. Versa 4 is my favorite.

I love love love my Fitbit for many reasons! It tracks all of my exercises, steps, sleep and more (like I could enter my water and food intake, etc) but it also has a HUGE battery life. (Way better than Apple Watch) it does give notifications on text messages, etc but I am not married to my phone with a Fitbit, like and Apple Watch. (There are less connected features with a Fitbit to my phone, and for me, that’s worth a star). My only negative comment is when google took over ownership of the Fitbit, they got rid of the daily or weekly step challenges! This was a terrible move in my opinion, because so many of us did challenges worn our FITfriends to push each other to get that 10k step count, etc. I think this still was/ is a terrible move.

Love my Fitbit. I used a Versa-Lite until the button no longer worked. Replaced it with this Versa 4. Works flawlessly and is accurate in counting steps; as did my Versa Lite. Can’t go wrong with Fitbit! Watch us a nice size & comfortable weight. I hope it lasts 4+ years like the Versa Lite.

If someone asked me whether I like this watch or not, I would say that I like it. It is simple and the interface is decent. I do not want a watch that attempts to replace my phone, but rather one that complements it. I think that the Fitbit Versa is a good choice for this. It tells me notifications, tracks sensor telemetry, tracks my physical state, and has decent battery life. These are things that my phone cannot easily do. Other smart watches such as the Samsung Galaxy Watch do too much. I don't really care that I can reply to texts, browse the web, or essentially replace my phone. I always have my phone on or near me. If I am too busy to reply on my phone then I also wouldn't reply on my watch, an only worse experience because they try to cram a full QWERTY keyboard on it. I bought the Fitbit Versa 4 because one of my requirements is that the watch I use has Google Pay on it. It does not at release, but I'm fine with it coming later as it is not an immediate requirement. I also assumed that the fitness tracking on Fitbit would be good because Fitbit is basically the oldest consumer tracker company I know of, so I guessed it probably works well. Comfort - 9/10 The strap that it came with is quite comfortable. I do not wear watches, primarily because the ones I have tried were not very comfortable. This watch and strap is pretty good. I've only had one day tuning the tightness and position where it was uncomfortable and that was my fault as it was too tight. I also like that it is small and light. I mostly forget it is there, and am comfortable sleeping it with. Update Nov. 5th 2022: After about a month of wearing it almost 24/7 I have some irritation. Also if I sleep with it and put weight upon the watch band (the watch face going down in to the bed) I will wake up with a lot of irritation. Interface - 7/10 The interface is mostly intuitive. It is not that clunky as some smart watches I have seen in the past. The main thing I do not like and I didn't quite get at first was that the apps list is found by pressing the button. I didn't know how to use the alarm the first night because of this. But overall it works. It is mostly responsive, but sometimes not if it is rendering many things in the interface. I can forgive this as it is not a super powerful watch. I am happy with this. Battery life- 8/10 One of the primary things that I want in a smart watch is a longish battery life. The more general smart watches' battery life is not that great. This one lasts about 3 days with the always on display turned on, which I am happy with. I will try it with the always on display off to see how it lasts. With sleep mode on it drains about 10% battery over 8 hours. Update Nov. 5th 2022: With display not on always-on, then it lasts about 7-9 days depending on how much I exercise. Sleep Tracking - 10/10 I am quite impressed with the sleep tracking. I don't have to tell it anything. It just knows that I am sleeping and tracks it. Even random naps that I take in the evening. I do not know the times I fall asleep, but it is always on the exact minute I wake up. Good job on this, and I quite like it. As for the oxygen saturation tracking, I have nothing to compare it against so who knows, it could be made up for all I know. Heart rate - 3/10 Oof, this is not good and I am quite disappointed with. During the day at work and home it seems to be fine. This is good for capturing my resting heart rate which I am interested in. But during workouts it is basically useless. I have worked out 3 times with it since I got it, and it is just wildly inaccurate. The only thing it is good for is using the workout timer to count my pulse manually. While doing some spinning in the gym I consistently measure my pulse at 170-180 BPM, but this thing is measuring as low as 90 BPM to 160 BPM, usually ranging in 130-150. I can forgive being off by 10 or so BPM, but this is just wild. Once my heart rate goes about 140 or 150 it just becomes useless. It will vary by 10 BPM each measurement, vibrate warning my heart rate is not in "the zone." Well that sucks. I bought this thing specifically so that I could track my workout, hoping because Fitbit is a well known brand that it would do this specific thing well, and it does not. Other - I like the alarm, but I think all watches do something like that. I use the weather occasionally, and the timer is fine. I would prefer that it sets the timer, and allows me to actually start it rather than automatically starting when I lock-in a time, but that a minor gripe. The phone interface is good, and I think that it summarizes the telemetry pretty well. I also like the default watchface, and have not changed it. Update Nov. 5th 2022: I did not realize this before, but the alarm only alarms for like 20 or 30 seconds before turning off. This is fine some times, but other times I need way more effort to wake up. I have no seen a way to configure this. I would prefer that it alarms until I turn it off. Conclusion If I can find a smart watch that is similar size, as I do like that this one is small and light, I may replace it. Mainly because of the heart rate tracking. But I am very impressed with the sleep tracking, and i like the battery life and comfort so I am going to stick with it for now. I hope that heart rate tracking can be fixed with a software update, because I do want to like this watch.