You’re at the correct place if you’re seeking a solution to your Fitbit Vers 3 not turning off. Most of the time, many users prefer to switch off their Fitbit Versa 3. For mistake correction, a reset, and power conservation, some individuals wish to turn it off. But what should you do if it won’t turn off? Let’s quickly examine some of its viable fixes.
First, you should inspect the Fitbit Versa 3’s power button. You may forcibly reset your Fitbit watch if it is not functioning properly. However, you must factory reset the watch if the problem persists. Also, make sure the software on your watch is updated.
My Fitbit watch was having some issues, so I was trying to turn it off. It was not going to go away, though. I have made a number of attempts to repair it. Some of these might assist you in repairing your Fitbit smartwatch. We’ll now take a close look at some of its possible solutions.
How to Fix Fitbit Versa When It Is Not Turning Off?
Shutdown
It is not turning off when you try to turn off your Fitbit Versa 3. First, you must check if you are using the correct method to fix it.
In this way, you can fix this error and turn your Fitbit off. It includes some easy and crucial steps. These steps are just for the Fitbit Versa 3; it can be different for other models.
If you don’t know how to reset, the following method can help to reset your Fitbit watch.
- Go to the settings
- And scroll down all the way
- Tap on Shutdown
- And then tap on Yes from the confirmation message
Note: before shutting down your watch, you should sync it with the mobile app. Because if you don’t sync with the app, you can lose your latest data and stats.
Force Reset
Suppose your watch is not shutting down with the above method. The second method is to force reset the watch.
It is usually helpful when your watch is stuck on, e.g., saving the Fitbit logo and syncing. This method is also pretty easy, like we do above.
If you want to know how to force reset your Fitbit Versa 3, Follow the steps below:
- Press and hold the side power button on the Fitbit Versa 3. And don’t release this Button firstly; you will feel a vibration; you have to keep pressing it.
- Release the power button while you see a Fitbit logo on the screen.
- The whole process can take 15 to 20 seconds.
And then, use your Fitbit smartwatch as usual and check it by turning it off.
Check Power Button
On the third point, you should check the power button on your Fitbit Versa. Because if the power button is not working correctly, then you cannot be able to do a force reset.
When the power button has some fault, you have to fix it. And then force reset your Fitbit smartwatch. It is a common problem that many people are facing.
You can go to the mechanic shop and get it fixed.
Change the brightness and Screen Time Settings.
Suppose you are looking to turn your Fitbit Versa to save power. It is not recommended to do this, but if you don’t have any option, you can do this.
You can change the brightness settings on your Fitbit watch instead of turning it off every time. And also, change the screen time settings to a minimum.
You can do this by following the steps below:
Change Brightness Settings
- From the clock face, swipe to the Settings
- Then tap on Display
- And then set the Brightness on ( Normal, Dim, and Max)
Change Screen Time Settings
- Open the Settings
- Tap on Display
- And then scroll down and tap on Screen Timeout
- Tap on Delay and decrease the screen timeout
Change Screen Wake Settings
Another easy and crucial factor which you should do if you are turning off the watch to save power. You have to change the screen wake settings on your Fitbit Versa 3.
It is a feature to turn the watch on without pressing the Button. Your Fitbit will turn on when you rotate your wrist towards you.
Smart screen wake directly impacts your watch’s battery. You can save a minimum power by tuning it off.
You can remove this feature from your Fitbit Versa by following the steps below:
- Go to the Settings
- And then tap on Display
- Then scroll down and tap on Screen Wake
- Toggle it to Button only
Factory Reset
In the end, the most important way is to do a Factory reset of your Fitbit Versa 3. If you can still not turn your watch by implementing the above methods.
You will lose all of your history, stats, and activities by doing a factory reset. You should ensure a backup of all your data and activities.
And then, you can start the factory reset process. This method will solve all kinds of errors and caches stored on your Fitbit device.
Follow the steps below to factory reset the Fitbit Versa 3:
- Go to the Settings on your Fitbit Versa 3
- And scroll down all the way
- Tap on About Versa 3
- Scroll down and then tap on Factory Reset
- Tap Yes from the confirmation message
Note: Back up your data because a Factory reset will wipe all of your data.