Can text size be enlarged?

[LLcdPH]

Just received my Versa and for the most part, it's great.  However; I'm unable to read text easily and this may be a deal breaker.  Is there any way to increase text size?

[pstephe1]

Purchased my Versa Lite yesterday.  I did ask the employee if the font size could be increased. He said yes. Apparently he is incorrect.  I hate to have to pull out a pair of readers when I am working out!!!!

[JV3]

Versa. Can't read steps. Lettering too small, help?

[pstephe1]

Unfortunately, no.  Changing the background color may help to better visualize your screen as will changing the brightness of the screen.  I would also suggest changing the face to something other than what is provided by Samsung.  I selected an pattern with an large octagon center with four smaller octagons that also display tracking info.  There are many to choose from. Hope this helps!

[JV3]

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S10.

[pstephe1]

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@JV3 wrote:

Versa. Can't read steps. Lettering too small, help?

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**Unfortunately, no. 
Changing the background color may help to better visualize your screen as will changing the brightness of the screen.  I would also suggest changing the face to something other than what is provided by Samsung.  I selected an pattern with an large octagon center with four smaller octagons that also display tracking info.  There are many to choose from. Hope this helps!

[VersainRI]

Nope, as far as I could tell, they have no plans to allow increases to the
font size on the Versa, but supposedly that will be an option on future
products. It is TINY!

[angio]

this is a very common issue for baby boomers. I cant see the in exercise hear rate but boy that clock font is big !!

[angio]

What did you switch to? I have the same issue. I like the Versa 2 and app but cant read my heart rate during workout

[SunsetRunner]

I believe that it has been suggested many times!  I found comments from 2017, asking people to vote for fonts that are adjustable!  Ever since the FitBit  Blaze I believe people have been complaining!  Obviously the company really is not interested in those of us with disabilities, or they would have taken our concerns seriously 3 years ago.  Next smartwatch?. Apple!. 

[lmbrose63]

No, font can't be increased. I've requested the same thing and was told it's not even in the plans.  I mean, why have a smart watch that you can't see? Not only is it age discrimination, but lack of understanding of their demographics. I loved my fitbit, but I've gotten to a point of why do I wear it when I can't see it?

[lmbrose63]

Completely agree! Not very tech savvy if they can't support something so insanely simple on their end.  And it is a feature that user could choose to enable as needed.  I don't get it.

[lmbrose63]

Its sad that they can't offer this.  I question the futility of this product. Why use it if you can't see it? Seems like an easy, no brainer to me!

[lmbrose63]

Agree! I'm going to look at the Samsung smart watch. I've read you can increase the font size.  And I have to laugh at all the "increase your clock" suggestions. I can SEE the clock,  I can't read messages! 

[lmbrose63]

I've decided to switch.  They are not responsive to this request and I keep saying,  WHY have a smart watch I can't read?  The answer?  No reason. Moving on.....

[day2day]

You absolutely nailed it!!

[Poopsta]

I did send versa back & bought a Samsung Active 2.

Text size & faces etc can be changed.

Good luck with this ongoing subject

[lmbrose63]

Haha, I just did the same thing.  I was nervous to switch,  as I've had a Fitbit for years.  But, I jumped in feet first and got the Samsing Active 2. Honestly, it took me a bit to learn it, many more features than the Fitbit. I can answer my phone,  make calls, read and reply to email,  Facebook, weight, steps, heart rate, food - I track every thing my fitbit already did and more. I found the Samsung Health app, which is a summary page.  Oh, and yes, you CAN increase the font. Someone actually listened to what the over 50 crowd is saying.  Although it was a learning curve, I like it and will not be going back to fitbit. For those of you with readers, who can't read the font on fitbit, you might want to check it out! Good luck! Moving on to a product that does what I need. 

[lmbrose63]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment.  I mentioned in another post that I bought the Samsung Active 2. Very happy with it and I can increase the Font so I can read my smartwatch without readers. Go figure, I can actually USE my smartwatch. 😁. Its awesome. Makes me feel 25 again.

[jsw1234]

Bad answer.  Every smart watch has a setting to adjust font size! Fitbit thinks everyone has 20/20 vision.

[SunsetRunner]

 I think you mean Fit Bit!