Versa v's Versa Special Edition differences?

[bouncing_girl]

Good morning,

I'm really excited to see the launch of the new Fitbit Versa!

I intend to buy when when they are launched and have been reading up on both the Versa and Versa SE.

However, after reading information about both I'm a bit confused.

1. Is the NFC reader for fitpay only available on the Versa SE?  Do I have to buy the special edition to use Fitbit pay?

     "What is Fitbit Versa?

        Fitbit Versa is an all-day companion that lasts 4+ days and uses personalized insights, music, and          more to help you reach your goals.

       Fitbit Versa - special edition has a built-in NFC chip that lets you store and use credit cards right             from your watch for wallet-free payments."

2. Are the main difference between the two versions the strap and the NFC reader? 

thanks

[SteveH · Accepted solution]

In the Americas you need to get the special edition if you want the NFC chip and the ability to use fitbit pay.

Elsewhere in the world all editions have the chip. See footnote 14 in the press release at https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2018/Fitbit-Introduces-Fitbit...

I think that's the only difference with the special edition.

[bouncing_girl]

Thank you !

[Matt_Pebble_2]

The straps for the special edition are also not available for purchase, they only come with the special edition. They are nylon, it looks like the special editions come with a large/small sport band and a large/small special edition band. It says that if you go to the product page and look at the specs

[Bunnybear_05]

Yup. I’m getting the special edition for the sole purpose of getting the two straps ( the purple woven and a bonus classic black ) I’ve read that the purple woven will not be sold as a accessory. 

im not gonna pay for anything with my wrist. Lol. 

[Matt_Pebble_2]

I've been using google pay on my phone more and more, i currently have a pebble 2 smart watch which lacks NFC so it can't do payments, but it really is convenient with my phone, using my fitbit would be even easier so I hope they work with USAA to add support cuz I defiantly would use it

[Cantryboy]

@Matt_Pebble_2 If you haven't already you should go like this thread for USAA https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Suggestions/USAA-pay/idi-p/2311409

[Matt_Pebble_2]

Thanks Cantryboy, I already did!

[Taraleigh32]

Can you reply to texts with the regular one? 

[SteveH]

@Taraleigh32 yes, once the quick replies function is released for android users it will work on all versa models. 

[Darleanie]

Hi Where does it state it will come with 2 different bands? I know it stated it would come with 2 differ sizes.....

[bouncing_girl]

https://www.fitbit.com/uk/shop/versa

This page under the specs drop down 

[swim4lifekac]

Do you have any idea when the texting feature will be released?

[Matt_Pebble_2]

If you go to the spec sheet it says it on the page for the SE color was
said to be black by support in other threads

[TroughtonJ]

How do you get it so you can respond to messages? I just got mine today and I haven’t figured that out. 

[Cat0101]

You can actually buy the purple woven band on amazon

[JamesOZ]

On your phone app (I have Android phone so not sure how it works for Iphone) go to your Versa 'Notifications' settings under 'General' and you will see an option to setup your Quick replies. Click on 'Quick replies' then click on default which allows you to define UP TO 5 quick replies for all your apps (you can then go and edit different replies for all your apps individually but by default they will use the default replies you set up here). Things to be aware of: 1. you can only set a maximum of 5 quick replies per app 2. Once you setup quick replies on your phone and they sync to your Versa, you cannot edit them on your Versa, you can only choose the replies you have already setup by pressing REPLY under the message when it pops up on your VERSA screen. 3, For the above reason choose generic and useful replies such as "Yes sure!" or "OK, I will chase that up for you" or "Sorry, driving, will reply soon" or "In Meeting, can you send sms with details please? Thanks!" 4. There are a selection of EMOTICONS (smiley faces, etc) on a tab that shows a smiley face. Hope this helps, enjoy!

[TroughtonJ]

Thanks! That’s extremely helpful. But I have an iPhone and it doesn’t give those options 😕

[boxerdogorama]

my guess is that's not a fitbit made band... 

[Cat0101]

no it’s not but to be honest the only difference between the bands that u get from Fitbit and the ones you order online are for 1.huge price difference 

           2. The tiny Fitbit symbol is  

                missing on the ones you order    

                Online

 for me I’ll order online and get 15 colored bands for $ 40 and be ok without the little Fitbit symbol .

you can’t even tell the difference as it’s the same material and everything