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I've had my fitbit for a few months

It worked fine for the first few week. I kept it charged butfor the past month so i cant get it to connect with my iPhone 13. My phone bluetooth connects with my other electronics fine.
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Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

author

Nice to meet you, *****!
Please let me know if your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS?
Sometimes it won't work with older versions if installed

Customer Replay

I believe so. how would I know?

author

Please check it on your iPhone
Follow these steps:

  • Open Settings on your iPhone
  • Tap General -----> Software Update.
Customer Replay

I dont see a General tab

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author

Did you open Settings App on your iPhone?

Customer Replay

yes

author

Ok, scroll down the options. you should see General as one of them

Customer Replay

got it
Im downloading the update

author

That's good, let's wait till its updated fully
Keep me informed, please

Customer Replay

ok

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Customer Replay

still processing

author

It may take some time, it's okay

Customer Replay

Downloaded

author

Ok, now try to reconnect your Fitbit and iPhone

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Customer Replay

Fitbit app is on my phone but it comes up not connected, then connection unsuccessful

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author

Okay, got it
Is your Fitbit device up-to-date?

Customer Replay

I got it about 2 months ago. How can I tell?

author

One moment
To update your device:

  • With your charged Fitbit device nearby, open the Fitbit app.
  • Tap the Today tab then your profile picture then your device image.
  • Tap the pink Update button. This option only appears if an update is available.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions and keep the device close to your phone, tablet, or computer during the update. After you start the update, a progress bar appears on your device and in the Fitbit app until the update is complete.
Customer Replay

no response when i tap the today tab.My fitbit is charged

author

Could you please reinstall the Fitbit app?

Customer Replay

the today button is working, no pink update button

author

Okay, then an update is unavailable.

Customer Replay

My phone just messaged that an update is available and just shut off and is reloading. I'll let you know when it finishes.

author

Okay, sure

Customer Replay

update is complete

author

iOS update, right?

Customer Replay

yes,how do i dedlete the app to reinstall it?
the fit bit app

author

Okay, got it
Touch and hold the app on the Home Screen, tap Remove App, then tap Delete App to delete it from iPhone.
You can download it using this ---> https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fitbit-health-fitness/id462638897 <---

Customer Replay

ok, done

author

Already downloaded?

Customer Replay

yes.

author

Okay, try to connect it, please.

Customer Replay

I just went to settings and it said connection unsuccessful. The versa 3 looks like there's no power but I just charged it yesterdayfor several hours.
it just flashed 0% charge. I'll plug it in.

author

Okay, got it.

Customer Replay

What's next?

author

Maybe it's because of a battery problem. I think the device battery should not have been discharged so quickly

Customer Replay

I have it plugged in. I still can't connect it to my phone.

author

Got it
Try this, please:

  • Remove the Bluetooth connection between your iPhone and your Fitbit device:
  • On your phone, go to Settings then Bluetooth then the information icon next to the name of your Fitbit
    the device then Forget This Device
  • Immediately, a message appears asking you to allow your device to display your iPhone notifications. Tap Allow.
  • Open the Fitbit app and set up the connection again. A message appears asking you to allow your Fitbit device to pair with your phone.
  • Tap Pair to approve the request.
Customer Replay

done, but the fitbit is plugged in and doesn't look like it is charging
my phone says it's searching

author

Try to unplug it and plug it in again.

Customer Replay

OK, holding the side button for 10 seconds doesnt do anything
the fitbit just pinged on

author

Okay, so is your device turned on now?

Customer Replay

I t connected and i put in the 4 diget code

author

Okay, great

Customer Replay

now it's telling me I should wait until it charges 25% before I go further.

author

Okay, let's wait :)

Customer Replay

it's at 14% now

author

I'm not in a hurry :)

Customer Replay

Thanks for your patience

author

You are welcome :)

Customer Replay

I just connected it to our home Wifi

author

Okay, great

Customer Replay

My phone tells me that it is connected to my versa 3. How can I tell if there is a battery problem?

author

A fully-charged Versa 3 has a battery life of 6+ days.
Just check how long it holds a charge
So it's connected now, right?

Customer Replay

yes

Customer Replay

it's charged 40%. If it doesn't hold a charge, what is my next step?

author

You will need to change the battery then, but hope everything would be okay.
I hope the warranty is still valid :)

Customer Replay

I guess we're all set then. Thanks for your help.

author

I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

Customer Replay

All set. Thanks again!

author

Okay, great :)
I am so pleased to see your issue got resolved!

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