How do I use my AirPods and Spotify with my Versa 2?

[Tiarnan27]

AirPods syncing??
I have just purchased the versa 2 today and have connected it with my AirPods but am wondering can I use Spotify through the AirPods without my phone needing to be in range

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[MarreFitbit]

Hi there @Tiarnan27, welcome to the Community Forums.

On Versa series, you can use the Spotify app to control the music playing in the Spotify app on your phone, computer, or other Spotify connect device. Navigate between playlists, like songs, and switch between devices from your Fitbit device. To get more detailed information, see: How do I control music playing on Spotify?

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions present. 

[toebarrett]

I assume this means you can use the watch to control what's playing on your phone, but then must connect earphones to your phone?

I'm struggling to see the point of being able to connect earphones directly to the Versa 2. I can't work out how to load songs directly on the watch at all

[MarreFitbit]

Hi there @toebarrett, welcome here. I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties to download and listen to your music. I'm here to help you.

To add music to your watch using the Music app, follow the steps in How do I listen to music and podcasts on my Fitbit watch? If you're unable to download playlists to your watch, try the troubleshooting steps from here: Why can't I download music and podcasts to my Fitbit watch? 

To listen to music and podcasts:

1. After you download at least 1 playlist, connect a Bluetooth audio device, such as Fitbit Flyer headphones or a Bluetooth speaker, to your watch. For more information, see How do I connect Bluetooth audio devices to my Fitbit watch?
2. Open the Music app on your watch and tap a playlist. If you downloaded multiple playlists, you may need to scroll down to choose the one you want.
3. Tap a track and then tap the play button.

Open the music controls to change tracks or control volume. From any screen, press and hold the back button on your watch and swipe to the Music Controls screen instead of opening the Music app. 

Let me know if you need further assistance. 

[toebarrett]

Thanks for that. I think one of the main issues is that you need to download the Fitbit app to a desktop computer to transfer files, it can't be done from a phone app, or online. I did get it to work eventually but it took me most of the day to do it because of the need to get MP3s onto my Windows computer. 

[MarreFitbit · Accepted solution]

Hi there @toebarrett, thanks for getting back. I'm glad to hear you finally managed to download your music on your Versa 

With regards to your inquiry, yes, you need to install a free software application called Fitbit Connect that lets you download music and podcasts from Windows Media Player to your watch. 

1. On your PC, go to http://www.fitbit.com/setup.
2. Scroll down and click the option to Download for Windows.
3. Double-click Install Fitbit Connect.pkg. The Fitbit Connect installer opens.
4. Click Continue to move through the installer. 
5. After the Fitbit Connect window appears, continue to Part 2. 
   
   

Parte 2 

1. For best results, sync your watch in the Fitbit app, and then disable Bluetooth temporarily on your phone and computer.
2. Plug your watch into the charger.
3. On your computer, open Fitbit Connect and then choose Manage My Music.
4. If prompted, log in to your Fitbit account.
5. On your watch, open the Music app and then tap Transfer Music. Note that you may need to scroll down to see the transfer button.
6. Wait a few moments for your watch to connect. Note this can sometimes take a minute or two.
7. When prompted, follow the on-screen instructions on your computer to choose the playlists you want to download to your watch. After you choose a playlist, the download starts automatically.
8. Note that if you take several minutes to pick your first playlist, Wi-Fi may disconnect to preserve your battery. Tap the Transfer Music button again to reconnect and continue choosing your playlists.

I'll be around if there's any questions present.