Versa doesn't let me send quick responses

[Carol01]

I’ve had a Versa bought for me as a gift was reassured by the woman in the shop that it will let me send quick respond messages through iPhone but it  dosent I’ve read it does and I’ve read it dosent because iPhone runs on IOS. Which is right and can I send messages of it? We did research and it does say coming soon with and apple, android and windows sign? 

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[SunsetRunner]

Hi, as far as I know, you cannot send messages with the Versa. iOS itself is not the problem cause Fitbit supports iOS and Android. Maybe it will be possible in the future with a Fitbit OS update or a new watch.

[Carol01]

I hope so it was the whole point to get this watch as I could respond to my daughter who is on maternity leave incase she needed me.

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[SunsetRunner]

If you have notifications enabled on your Versa, you receive messages, Whatsapps, SMS and phone calls. Some people even think that you're able to answer shortly to calls, but that's also not possible at this very moment. For these, you will still need your phone.

[Carol01]

I receive everything I just can’t respond. I was told by the shop who sold it that it was possible however that was false information obviously.

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[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, you're totally right regarding the false information. The only smartwatches I know that are capable of sending short messages by the Bixby voice assistant are the newest ones from Samsung, but these are very bulky and are three times as thick as the Versa.

[Carol01]

Not just voice but short messages it’s just not compatible with the iPhone hopefully soon they will sort it so it’s possible.

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[SunsetRunner]

Many thanks for your vote as an "accepted solution".