How to adjust the brightness of your Fitbit

Adjusting the brightness of a device’s screen is something you should learn how to do on day one. Thankfully, if you just purchased a Fitbit product, the process is straightforward. Whether you now own a flagship Fitbit Sense or the Charge 5, you can find detailed steps to adjust your Fitbit’s screen brightness below.

How to adjust your Fitbit’s screen brightness

Adjusting brightness across Fitbit’s range differs slightly from device to device. However, if you know how to navigate the Settings app on your smartwatch or tracker, you’re already halfway there. Find granular steps to the company’s most popular devices below.

Fitbit Sense and Versa 3

• From the device’s clock, swipe left to open the quick settings.
• Tap on the Brightness icon.
• Tap the + or – icons to toggle between Dim, Normal, and Max brightness settings.

Fitbit Versa 2, Versa, and Versa Lite

• From the device’s clock, swipe right through the apps.
• Tap on the Settings app, then tap the Brightness section to cycle between Dim, Normal, and Max brightness settings.

Fitbit Charge 5 and Luxe

• Swipe down from the device’s clock, and tap on the Settings icon.
• Tap Display Settings.
• Tap the Brightness icon to cycle through Dim, Normal, and Max brightness settings.

Fitbit Charge 4

• Swipe left from your device’s clock, then tap Settings.
• Tap Brightness to cycle through Auto, Dim, and Normal settings.

Fitbit Inspire 2

• Swipe down from the device’s clock, and tap on the Settings icon.
• Toggle Dim Screen to On to enable low brightness mode. The Inspire 2 does not feature the usual three brightness levels on other Fitbit devices.

See also: The best Fitbit smartwatches and trackers you can buy

FAQs

Q: Which Fitbit screen can you see in sunlight?
A: Most Fitbit smartwatches and its newer trackers, especially those with OLED screens, are bright enough to view outdoors. The only device we struggled to view in direct sunlight was the Inspire 2.

Q: Will increasing my Fitbit’s screen brightness affect the battery?
A: Yes. If you opt for the Max setting, your battery will drain much faster. Usually, the Dim option is good enough for indoors, while the Normal option suits a cloudy day.