Thankfully Fitbit has removed its branding from the bottom bezel of the Versa, meaning the bezels on the Versa 2 are slightly thinner, giving you a tad more screen real estate than before. While health and activity tracking takes center stage, the Versa 2 bridges the gap between phone and wrist by offering message and calendar notifications, ways to control your smart home setup and play music from your phone while on a run or workout session. I got a free 3 month premium membership with it which is good for additional sleep insights and training videos etc, but not sure I’ll keep that aspect at the end of the trial. Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results will vary.

With the Versa 2, Fitbit has again proved that you don’t necessarily need top-notch features to make a terrific fitness watch, and it doesn’t need to burn a hole in your wallet. Plus, stay on top of your goals without slowing down by seeing your stats in the moment on a large display.I found the watch a little heavy and hot to wear during the heat wave, I may change the strap to see if that helps. If you need advice or support for your product, please in the first instance contact the support provider using the number on this support page. The Versa 2 is squarely aimed at users keen on fitness rather than those seeking productivity from a wearable, making it an extension of Fitbit’s excellent fitness tracker range, but one that comes with some extra perks. At launch, there were no customization options for the always-on watch face and, until now, was limited to a single default analog or digital option. If you prefer using the always-on display – after all, it's nice to be able to see the watch face without having to move your arm – you'll find that it cuts the battery life to about half.

With Bluetooth connectivity, you can easily sync your watch to your Android device and receive notifications on your wrist. Irregular rhythm notifications are only available in select countries and with select Fitbit products; not intended for use by people under 22 years old or with known atrial fibrillation or other known arrhythmias. The Health Metrics dashboard and the metrics displayed in the dashboard are not available in all countries. Sharmishta is TechRadar's APAC Managing Editor and loves all things photography, something she discovered while chasing monkeys in the wilds of India (she studied to be a primatologist but has since left monkey business behind).month Premium membership available in the Fitbit app after device activation or when checking out on Fitbit. Purchase of the Bundle will exclude you from redeeming the 6-month Premium membership included with your device purchase.

She's also the Australian Managing Editor of Digital Camera World and, if that wasn't enough, she contributes to T3 and Tom's Guide, while also working on two of Future's photography print magazines Down Under. However, a new firmware update has now added plenty of third-party always-on faces, some of which can be customized.New features like the Smart Alarm and additional always-on watch faces didn't seem enough for the company, so the latest update brings an oxygen level monitor that monitors blood oxygen levels while you sleep. Fitbit announced the Versa 2 on August 28 ahead of IFA 2019, where the company showed the device off to the public for the first time. This means you’re never more than a press or two away from the feature you need to access, while any other navigation you need to perform is done via the touchscreen. This watch includes a band made of a flexible, durable material similar to that used in many sports watches, as well as an aluminum watch case and buckle.

Unlike the LCD display on the Versa, the second-generation Fitbit smartwatch has steps into the age of the bright AMOLED touchscreen, which is protected by Gorilla Glass 3.Based on your heart rate, time asleep, restlessness and breathing, Sleep Score helps you better understand your sleep quality each night.