Android 13 device pairing message

[runlalarun]

Since I received the update on my Pixel 5 phone last night, I have been getting a "Device Pairing - your messages are available on the device you are pairing" about every 10 minutes along with every single notification and message received on my Versa watch. I have restarted both devices and unpaired & re-paired. Anyone know of a fix for this? 

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

Hello @runlalarun 

This issue apparently has to do with your phone update and not your Versa Fitbit. But with that said I dug around the internet for a fix to your issue. Here’s what I found: 

1. Open the messages app

2. Click the 3 dots in the top right and select "Device Pairing"

3. Again click the 3 dots in the top right and select "Notifications"

4. Click the toggle for "Show Notifications" to turn it off

Now you won't get any Device Pairing notifications, but you'll still get incoming text message notifications.

😃 I hope this works for you and provided you with a answer to your question. Please come back and let me know if this worked. 

[runlalarun]

omg THANK YOU! That totally worked. I do have my mobile text messages
synced to my browser on my desktop but before the Android update I never
saw this message before. I haven't received that notification on my watch
since turning off that setting. Appreciate the help!

[SunsetRunner]

You’re so very welcome @runlalarun 😃 I’m happy I was able to sort it out for you. Please consider marking my instructions above as best answer. Doing so will help others who are having similar issues find answers quickly. I’d appreciate it. 

I hope you enjoy the weekend ahead and as always Happy Stepping! 😃

[Judy-in-MN]

I have the same issue, but your solution is not working for me.  WHERE am I supposed to open the Messages app?  On my phone?  I do that but I don't  find any menu choice for device pairing.  I have a Pixel 5 running Android 13.  The device pairing messages are driving me crazy.  It always used to display my  messages. Now I just get this stupid message.

[SunsetRunner]

Hello @Judy-in-MN 

It’s the message app on your phone. While your in the message app tap the three dots. (See image below) Now tap Device Pairing in the drop down menu. A new menu will appear so look now to the upper right and another 3 dots will appear. Tap those 3 dots and then tap notifications in the drop down menu. Where it says "Show Notifications" to turn it off. 

 

 😉 Hopefully that clarified things better for you. Let me know

[Cybrknght]

This did resolve my issue when I followed to the letter. Thanks all who
have posted this solution. Really saved my sanity.

[SunsetRunner]

Your so very welcome @Cybrknght 😃 I’m happy it helped! 

[Judy-in-MN]

Unfortunately, different phone manufacturers install different "Messages" apps that work differently.  On my Pixel, I have the three-dot-menu, and it does have some Notifications settings.  The first one is "All Messages notifications" which seems to be that master switch.  Below it I have:

  All "Default settings" notifications

  All "Messages for web" notifications

  Spam Protection

  Background tasks

  Other Notifications

  Data Download Notification Channel

  Allow notification dot

Each of those has its own toggle switch.  As long as the first "All Messages notifications" switch is on, I can change any of the other switches to turn those functions on or off.  I am thinking perhaps these messages might be Background tasks or Other Notifications, but I don't see any documentation to clarify this.

[SunsetRunner]

Hello again @Judy-in-MN 

Im sorry my troubleshooting steps didn’t work for you. It’s hard to navigate your message app without actually having it in my hands. Apparently your using a different one then the others who posted here as my solution helped the. 

Because this is actually an issue that seems to have happened after a Pixel 5 update. You can try to push and hold on the notification, then select turn off notifications as stated here: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/127513833/how-can-i-turn-connected-to-web-device-pairin...

[russhasspoken]

Thanks for this. I hope it works. This was getting on my nerves.

[jdavet]

This worked for me. The issue was very annoying! Appreciate you @SunsetRunner 🙏

[SunsetRunner]

You so very welcome @jdavet! 😃 Enjoy your new peace and quiet. I’m sure it was annoying 

[hoguemr]

Thanks you!  This has been driving me crazy for months!

[RodrigoMFitbit]

Hello everybody!

@hoguemr Welcome to the forums. I am glad to read that you found the solution here. Thanks again to @SunsetRunner for the help.

[RichardRico]

Thanks Best Answer! Was annoying AF...as the kids say.