Fitbit Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa Hands-on: Top new features explained
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
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The new Fitbit Versa 2 is here, complete with Amazon Alexa, new sleep scores, a new Spotify app (sorta), and plenty of other tweaks that make it a much more compelling offering than the existing original Versa or Versa Lite. From the new Smart Wake alarms, to Fitbit Premium, plus Sleep Score and a new display and faster processor. Also the new always-on display option. I dig into all the details step by step with all these new features and plenty more.
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Hey folks - thanks for watching! Don't forget to hit up my full post on it here, where I go into even more detail on lots of the features: dcra.in/Versa2
What about their blood oxygen sensor will that be accessible now?
Hey,
I think it would be way more interesting now if you compared all thr fitness/smart watches you have tried and rank them explaining why... I want to buy one... But I want to see comparison videos of people who've actually tried them. That would be so cool
You make very informative and entertaining videos. Thanks.
Great review. Reply to text messages using your voice is a huge improvement, if it works as smoothly as on the phone using the phone app, it would be a life changing improvement.
can you compare it to galaxy watch active 2? or separate review?
I'm actually pretty excited about this versa. Perfect timing since my original versa crapped out
Why? There is nothing new here.
@@svgranger Voice control, expanded app library, and a fitbit premium service that serves to offer a deep dive into the analytics that your fitbit is already recording? Other companies might have voice controls and more apps, but the depth of fitness data that fitbit has is unrivaled in the world.
@@MindControl3 Yes, but it's not new. Premium is coming as software update anyways. Which means my current versa will be able to do the same, plus already NEED your phone for voice commands, music streaming, and fitbit pay so it's redundant to use the watch that way when your holding your phone in the other hand. Fitbit analytics are elementary compared to Suunto or garmin. That is why i no longer use one. It's great for beginners but is easily out grown. I loved mine til i realized it didn't do much of what i needed. Example Vo2 tracking.
@@svgranger ahem,there is vo2 max on fitbit devices,just that it's in the app and you'd have to look for it in the heart rate section.It looks quite deeply into your vo2 max
Great review thanks Ray. No right side side buttons though, so to start/pause a run or ride you now have to use the touchscreen? A downgrade for me from the Versa with an actual button.
the newest and most important feature- alexa built in- i would have really liked seeing it in action-
U talking 2 alexa thru watch and letting us C that it actually accomplishes commands-
especially when it comes 2 controlling devices thru smart plugs, etc..... thank U
Can you please do Fitbit Versa 2 vs Garmin Venu? Please!
Hiw is the daily calorie burn is it inflated as usual?
Where can I get the Tshirt you are wearing?
Was wondering, in your opinion, which platform is more accurate with gps tracking, heart rate, etc, between Fitbit and Garmin? Love your videos, never buy tech without checking them out. Thanks!
The shade... the shade of it all...
I always wait for you to go over anything before I buy. Too bad about the Spotify issue. What I dislike is I can’t have 2 newer model fitbits on my account at one time. I have the Ionic and charge 3 and the swapping process is tedious. Thanks for all the info.
Fitbit says that they are working on this feature, my guess is that it might be released in 18 or more months.
It has local music storage only reason i bought it in 2022. Got it for literally 60 dollars. Basically gonna use it like an bluetooth mp3 player but with all the fitness tracker features on top of that
Hey Ray, any plans to conduct a review on the Fitbit Versa 3? Compare to the Fitbit Sense?
You have some that like the versa 2...then...u got this guy haha
I hope fitbit fixed the random sync issues with the android device, ghost steps counted when device is not worn and wrist response to wake the screen display.
Kno Name im a truck driver and id have 30,000 steps and i never left the seat. Also went to europe and used the line scooters and the cobble stone made me have tons of steps also.
The Alexa support is nice, but I still prefer the first Versa.
The Versa 2 has everything that the Versa has and more.
My versa just went black screen today I had it for 2 years 🤦🏽♀️
Great review. Watch sort sucks for the price..
The Aria Air scale is very slim and light, but a basic connected scale.
I have a Aria, I love it!
Is there an interface for music/podcasts on the phone like the Spotify one? Ie the same as the ipod over Bluetooth interface that you get in all modern cars
Please Listen to the video again no Spotify on the Versa 2.
Yes to Pandora and Deezer along with the ability to load up music and podcasts that are stored on your PC
That is the whole idea of the Spotify app on the Versa 2
Is this the stone or black model?
ong what a detailed review man 👏
Is the smart alarm system only on versa 2? Or is it a software update?
hope its an update i have versa 1
I hope it gets added to the others. This feature is software and could be ported over to every watch running Fitbit OS
@@richlaue yes because they all have the same pure pulse hr sensor
@@Gekko978 it is definitely possible but with the way Fitbit has been programming in not sure if it will happen
So, Is the Spotify problem is you actually want to hear it from the phone? Or What? I'm confused. You have to have your phone with right?
I'll keep my Fitbit Blaze.
This is an OG.
IONIC 2 is long overdue man
I agree
Agreed...
Another great review! Sorry to hear there is no offline support :( - Samsung had the feature years ago. The slowness with Alexa searches sounds more than annoying and far too buggy. It is too bad Fitbit has not used the $40 million to better uses after purchasing Pebble. The AOD (always on display) does sound like a nice feature - just like their old Fitbit Surge!
What do you mean by offline support?
As for the speed of Alexa yea it might not be supper fast.
The watch records your voice, sends the recording to the phone, the phone then sends the recording to the Alexa server. The Alexa Server then sends back an answer to the phone, the phone then sends the answer to the watch.
How fast is your Internet connection?
@@richlaue you sad sad individual... You've commented bullshit under every single comment.. Get a life sado
Question for anyone: How easy is it to snooze or turn off alarms on the Versa 2? I'm used to Ionic's two buttons on the right to adjust them.
I find it easy
Is this watch waterproof? I have a old school fitbit and it wasnt waterproof.
Will sleep score be available on versa 1 too??
It all ready is availible on the Versa, Versa Light, Charge 3, and Ionic. The inspire HR if it doesn't yet it will have it. Watch the video again. DC Rainmaker answered your question.
I'm on my 4th one, it WILL not read my sleep stages at all. It will say I slept for 1.5 hours, etc.
My alta was always on point. I have to have 7-8hrs beause I have had seizures before and this is a necessity for meI have it on sensitive through the website and it sill doesn't work. Can anyone help bcz their customer service sucks. Thank you. Versa 2
No need to control things with the watch, text or make calls from it. I'm good with it
Then choose a different model
@@richlaue I'm good with it.. no need to choose a different model
@@richlaue shut up you serial complainer
1:34 screen size. You're welcome
MilkoR wah?
My versa doesn't do anything other than tell time & track my steps & heart beat. I can't get the sleep to work or Alexa even tho I've downloaded the app 2x just to get it to sync longer than an hour! I got a lemon:(
My Fbv2 is trash when it comes to recording steps I noticed just moving my arm will sitting still and it records as steps
If you want a more accurate step count, consider not buying a device that goes on your wrist. That is the downside with buying any smartwatch, the steps aren't as accurate as you'd like them to be.
2:06 I use pandora with AirPods and I don’t have to have my phone near me u can play it from the app
Correct, for Pandora. But not for Spotify. That's the point.
DC Rainmaker yeah your right
Looking for a wearable mainly for sleep tracking... Fitbit or iWatch?
@ thanks fam. Appreciate kt
Fitbit Premium seems like such a rip. I don't know if I'd pay even a dollar per month for it.
Do any Fitbit watches have a “fall” feature? My husband is somewhat unstable at times and I need that feature in case he is alone and falls.
Never heard of such a thing but that's a really good idea.
There are multiple apple watches that do have that feature
Charge 4 or versa 2?
They really need to add more UK banks for Fitbit pay...
Sorry Fitbit can not add a bank. The bank has to add Fitbit. I got this from info straight from James Park while on a conference call with Fitbit.
He encourages users to reach out to their bank.
Help! I don’t have the amazon alexa on the iPhone. I am based in the Philippines 😔
Everyone has to remember that this is still pretty new and they are still working out bugs on FitbitOS
FitbitOS has been out two years now.
What's the meaning of having spotify offline support if you don't have gps so, when you go running, you need the phone to have tracking?
But as mentioned, there is no Spotify offline support.
Can you make/hold a phone call with it?
Without a speaker, do you think you will be able to?
@@richlaue he obviously didn't know that. smh😒😐
Definitely not worth the upgrade from the original Versa. Give me offline music/podcast, Google Assistant integration, and longer battery life..more than 5 days. GPS would be nice too.
The Versa 2 does have music storage, with Pandora, and Deezer and you can transfer any music stored on the computer.
Google would of been much better choice. I am deciding between versa 2 and galaxy watch active 2.
5+ days is pretty long for a smartwatch. All the top brands can barely get more than one. Apple watch, Galaxy Active 2, Fossil Gen 5 all max out at like 2 days.
@Adam G Versa 3 that was just announced/released does have Google assistant.
i love this guy lmao
Won't I be late for work if my alarm goes off when it wants to rather than when I set it to get up?
my guess is it will only make that decision on a time BEFORE your alarm goes off. Once it hits that time you set it should go off, I would imagine.
@@austin2717 Thanks, that makes a lot more sense!
Can you answer calls on this one?
Without a speaker, watch the video again, I very much spout you can take a call.
You will however be able to as the other Fitbit models do, remotely answer the call. Then pick up the phone and talk.
You can answer or decline calls but you can't talk into the watch
Thanks for the video. It will help me to decide if I wish to purchase this watch. I am not very supportive of the subscription based model for anything. Companies need to look at Adobe for what they can expect as a user reaction. Adobe has lost a ton of customers over their going to a monthly subscription plan. Smart people purchase things. They don’t rent and then not actually own something after years of subscribing. Only millennials have fallen for these silly subscriptions. Better to own and keep. I own all my music.
Well said. I couldn't agree more.
Fitbit is great for beginners, but lacks tons of features once your in good shape and want to stay there
So you need a watch to keep you in shape? Oh boy
Fitbit is not trying to be a specialized watch but an all-around watch for the common man/woman who is interested in getting and recording their activity.
I can say that mustang is a good car, but once you become a serious race car driver the mustang is of absolutely no value.
@@richlaue I see where your going with your analogy and it makes sense, however Mustang makes amazing track cars that are completely gutted of bells and whistles specifically for enthusiast. I couldn't imagine any car collector declining a Shelby be added to their garage. Completely off topic now 😂 Have a great day!
Damn I'm alone in here :p
Edit :-
My Problem is I use the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ and My Partner uses the Fitbit Charge, still waiting on a scale that satisfies both ecosystems without jumping through hoops.
Heading to a subscription based system is a big turn off for me (and more importantly would put my partner off when she's due an upgrade)
Blake Antcliff not anymore !! 😃
Someone's gotta be first!
Ray, tomorrow will be released Garmin fenix 6 on ifa?
@@lixattor I'm sure, either way, he isn't going to tell you.
Get an IFTTT account, there are plenty of connected scales that connect to IFTTT and IFTTT connects to both Garmin and Fitbit.
Problem solved.
Informative, although somewhat cynical of Spotify and Alexa features. I'm just hoping they announce an Ionic 2 with speaker, GPS, and AMOLED screen.
I wished they would've kept the buttons
I wish they used the same touch button that is on the Charge 3.
@@richlaue I actually suggested that feature in their forums and hey marked it as released. Obviously they didn't quite do that though.
Yep, the snob Apple company won't allow a lot of things. I'm seriously thinking of switching over from my iPhone to an Android phone. As far as the Versa 2 goes, well, I just received it a few days ago. I was using the Ionic dinosaur, so I'm hoping that the Versa will be a big improvement. It will, for sure, once I ditch Apple.
I almost got an ionic yesterday cuz it's so boxy I liked it...
Would you choose fitbit ionic(regular, fitbit ionic adidas edition or fitbit versa 2?? Please i am so curious
Setareh Sh the only major deference is that Fitbit ionic has built in gps vs versa 2 rely on ur phone gps
The Versa 2 has newer technology
Do you need GPS and don't mind charging the watch after every GPS use? Then go for the ionic.
My brother hated this aspect and is very happy with the Versa. .
Does amazon Alexa work on LTE data and not WiFi?
No, unfortunately not.
If it could do HRV, maybe premium would be worth it.
What are you talking about.. Fitbit has been using HRV to determine the sleep stages since Fitbit OS was released
The Charge 3, Ionic, Versa, Versa Light, Inspire HR, and the Versa 2 all do HRV
Do you think that their latest tracker won't have HRV?
To be useful for training, you need to track Heart Rate Variability over a period and compare to a baseline. You also need a measurement that can be compared with a device that has known accuracy. You need the right dashboard and interpretations to use the measurement properly.
Can you use your own pictures for the background of the watch????
anyelis nunez Yeah :)
The other Versas and Ionic have a few watch faces that you can add your own background or Fitbit has instruction on how you can do it yourself. The Versa 2 will most likely be the same
I dont see progress with Fitbit overall strategy and technology vs Garmin, Polar, Suunto even Apple watch and some chinese smucks.
Oh, does Apple have the ability to determine heart problems during sleep? Oh wait, the Apple watch can barely last 20 hours.
@@richlaue my comment doesnt praise Apple watch, in fact i like Apple, using MacBook and Iphone, but apple watch i never even consider, coz of battery life. I use Garmin V3 and now going for V4 once available. My point is that Fitbit has been seriously lagging in watch department, they got decent trackers, but watches no.
@@robertnaus88 apple has always majored in the tracking department. And seemed to put the watch end second.
Apple majors in the watch department and user functionality in the business end. Tracking for Apple seems to be a minor and with its short battery life unusable for tracking.
I was at a job that ran long the other night and alll 5 of the Apple Watches had gone dead. What good is a watch if it needs to be charged twice to get through the day. I've noticed that most of the stores in in have both an apple phone and watch chargesr in their break room.
"Smucks" 😂😂😂
Still don't see a Samsung Watch replacement
Galaxy Active 2 all the money
Fake call, there is no notification on the watch about that call.
r/whooosh
Ok mister obvious 🙃
is this a joke...
@@elianaconklin8639 yes
*OH YOU THINK??*
the "ray at dcrainmaker.com here" bit at the beginning sounds like straight up gibberish sometimes, I have to rewind the video like "wait what"
Just so u know alexa only works if you are right beside ur phone and u have to be on th app
Can make call from fitbit versa 2?
no
Didn't the Video tell you that the Versa 2 does not have a speaker?
You might be able to get Alexa to place a call but the phone will need to be talked through.
I think it’s not true that you can’t put songs on your watch.
You can't put Spotify songs (which is the point of that comment). End of story. It only controls your phone.
DC Rainmaker omg you are right. I think I have to change my Spotify into deezer😫
@@jhggjklllkvcgfgvbk1644 Ick!
Looks like it has SPO2 but still not activated :(
It's time to really for a lawsuit about all the false advertisement regarding that "feature"
Watch the video again, DC clearly states that this feature will be activated in the near future.?
@@shaolin95 the problem was not Fitbit but getting through all the Federal Trade Testing.
Fitbit released this sensor before the FTC changed its position on the certification process.
@@richlaue he's been guessing/hoping for that since the earlier Versa came out
@@komalthecoolk I don't have to guess, I was on a conference call last week with other Council Members and with James Park.
Sleep apnea detection is coming and this needs the SpO2 sensor.
Just so u know alexa only works if you are right beside ur phone and u have to be on the app
No standalone Spotify: one of the best examples of features reviewers (rightfully) criticize but most end users won't care about one bit.
Why is there no google I wish there was
Is it just me or I don’t give a sh*** about any of the new features?
The only thing that was really missing was gps.
Looks like you will have to go with the ugly Ionic for that.
Fitbit premium? Who cares? Fitbit pay? Yeah right.
I will keep my old Versa for a while!
Sorry, the general Versa user doesn't care so much about GPS but would rather not have to charge the watch every day.
Amazon on your wrist
Why did they remove the two buttons? Feels like a downgrade. I had built a nice app counting on them to be there. Btw I like that you put some manly tools in the background like saw and hammer when talking about FitBit. Even though they're targeting woman, FitBit is my preference also as there's no good alternatives in the market for the time being.
no GPS... fail!!
Fitbit feels that adding GPS and the need to charge the watch after every GPS use is also a fail.
In general customers don't want to have to charge it every day.
Fitbit is going down. Rip
Fitbit has turned into garbage. No Spotify, No GPS, same watch as last year, literally. Just a couple new features.
I guess you forgot to watch the video. Even the Charge 3 is way ahead of the Caress in technology.
GPS was left out so that the user will not have to Charge the Versa after each time they use it.
@Joseph i don't see any legitimate reason to own an Apple product.
Rich Laue bruh, the Apple Watch is already better than any smartwatch in the market. Why? Easy, it now has its own App Store, accurate readings, better software, Siri, and very stylish dials. I don’t see a legitimate reason NOT to buy an Apple product...
Judging by today's 12/15/19 price in Amazon $129 with Alexa included I say there is not much demand
If you truly care about good audio quality you wouldn't use a watch anyway, so offline support isn't really a big deal
If you really care about audio quality you would also not use a Bluetooth headphone.
The Versa 2 could easily have a high quality audio, but the drawback is that a wired headphone can not be plugged into it.
The Versa and Versa 2 is probably Fitbit’s worst variant of the lot. It’s a cheaply made smartwatch which is marketed as an alternative to the original Apple Watch for budget-tight consumers. Not only does it lacks so many functions available in cheaper smart-bands these days, the Versa is overly priced just as a DW watch. I can’t imagine someone spending that much money on a gimmicky smartwatch LOL
Is it compatible with xiaomi phones under android/miui?? I guess no... Useless smartwatch. Does not support all android phones, be aware of it.
Got to www.fitbit.com/devices you will find your answer there.
@@richlaue yep. Did not find most xiaomi phones. But fitbit keeps on saying that even if you don't find your phone, doesn't mean is not compatible but just that fitbit teams did not have time to check its compatibility. Kind of misleading and encouraging you to try for yourself and keep them informed... What I did ;)
@@theattorney6072 your best is to go to the Android Board in the Fitbit community. Just do a search for the phone model.
Yes many phones share the same hardware and will work.
This versa 2 is just a Pebble with a new shades and a new dress. 200 bucks is almost triple what the Pebble was a while ago. Granted Fitbit bought pebble and now Google bought Fitbit. Are they going to continue with the same nonsense or scratch it?
Alexa? Spyware during running? This is real shit!👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
Alexa can only listen while the button is pressed.
Please if your worried about software, stay away from Google and any of the billions of sights that use Google advertising. Also do not go near Facebook.
Rich Laue or UA-cam lol
Stay in your house and do go outside
So it’s basically rubbish
I don't think so - I think it has some compelling features for the right person. But I think it's a dangerous price point/offering to be at with Apple's typical September announcement period coming up in two weeks.
DC Rainmaker from the video and performance / features it looks to me like a miss on Fitbit’s end.
Either way, the Apple Watch isn’t for me neither is this device. Glad I watched the video. Thank you
Yes. 100% agree
Will the new Apple watch go at least 24 hours between charges?
Will apple monitor Sleep Apnea? Fitbit says this will be released soon. My provoke is that I don't think Fitbit understands the meaning of Soon.
BTW I received the Versa 2 as well as the Aria Air this Thursday.
Is it just me or does it look like Fitbit copied Apple Watch display and made it square?
So, Apple owns square watch now? If we go by that standard Samsung and LG made square watch way before Apple even launch it's first iWatch.
Hey Apple Fanboy. I think Apple copied Casio with the square display 😂
Apple also stole the idea of a mouse. Not to mention that the Mac OS is Stolen Unix.
Herp, derp. Let's remove physical buttons on a fitness device.
The state of these companies! Seriously!
And how do you propose to turn the device on or navigate?