Fitbit Versa 2 presented: Alexa on your wrist and more sleep info
28.8.2019
Translation: machine translated
Fitbit has integrated Amazon's voice assistant Alexa into its latest wearable. The Versa 2 smart sports watch not only listens to you, but has also been given new sleep functions and serves as a Spotify remote control.
The considerate alarm clock
Sleep Mode ensures that the Versa 2 remains switched off at night and can also be used during the day, for example at the cinema or theatre. In addition, a diagram in the Fitbit app will "soon" indicate fluctuations in breathing during sleep.
Another new feature is the ability to control Spotify music playback on the Fitbit Versa 2. Unlike Deezer or for MP3 files, however, there is no offline function for the streaming service. The wireless payment function is now available in all variants of the wearable. In the predecessors, it was reserved for the Special Edition. This is now only characterised by colour variants and a second wristband included in the scope of delivery.
Fitness tracker and sports watch
You can customise the appearance of the touchscreen and install apps on the Fitbit Versa 2. The wearable with aluminium housing is said to be "water-repellent" up to a depth of 50 metres. It displays notifications from the smartphone and its battery should last for at least four days. However, GPS data is only available to the Versa 2 when it is connected to a smartphone. [[image:28492916]]
Of course, the Versa 2 - like its predecessors - counts your steps, measures your heart rate, calculates calories burned and records floors climbed, distance travelled and active minutes. It also features automatic activity recognition and automatic sleep recording. As a woman, you can also use the Fitbit app and the Versa 2 to log your period and keep an eye on your cycle based on other data.
Price and availability
The Fitbit Versa 2 will be available from 15 September and costs 199.95 euros. The Special Edition with a second wristband will cost 229.95 euros. Fitbit has not yet announced prices in francs for Switzerland. <p
Jan Johannsen
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Jan.Johannsen@galaxus.deWhen I was but a young student, I'd sit in my friend's living room with all my classmates and play on his SuperNES. Since then I've had the opportunity to test out all the newest technology for you. I've done reviews at Curved, Computer Bild and Netzwelt, and have now arrived at Galaxus.de.
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