How do I change my band on my Fitbit Versa or Sense? Learn the steps (2024)

Need or want to replace your Fitbit Sense Series or Versa Series wristband (Versa, Versa 2, Versa 3, Versa 4, or Versa Lite) but can’t figure out how exactly toremove the current band?

While Fitbit has always been pretty good about making life easier for those who want to customize their smartwatches, changing out your bands is not one of those “easy” things.

Although Fitbit introduced an updated system to change the bands quickly, many owners still have difficulties. If that’s you, read on for best practices and tips to change your Fitbit Versa’s band.

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How to change your Versa’s or Sense’s wristband

Through trial and error, we learned that the best way to change a Fitbit band is to place the Versa (or any Fitbit tracker or smartwatch) face down on a flat surface.

If you usually use reading glasses, we suggest you keep those on when changing bands–glasses definitely help see the band pins or buttons!

Your Fitbit Versa or Sense comes with two detachable bands–an upper (top) and a lower (bottom) band. Depending on the model, bands connect to the Fitbit pebble with a pin or a button.

• The newer models of Fitbits, like the Sense/Sense 2 and Versa 3/4, feature an updated band system that uses a button. You caninterchange Versa 3, Versa 4, Sense, and Sense 2 straps.
• Older models of the Versa (Versa 2, Versa & Versa Lite)feature a small pin that allows you to detach and reattach bands.

You only need to replace the bottom band if switching between the small and large bands for the same band style.

How to remove a wristband from your Fitbit Sense Series or Versa 3/4

Before slapping on a new band, you’ll need to remove the old one. To do that, flip your Sense or Versa 3/4 upside down so that the charging pins and heart-rate monitors face you.

1. Turn your Sense or Versa 3/4 on its backside and put it on a flat and clean surface.
2. Locate the band release button for the bottom band.
3. Press and slide the button down towards the band to release it.
4. Keep pressing the button and gently pull the band away from the Fitbit pebble with your other hand.

If you want to replace the entire band, repeat these steps for the band’s top section, too.

How to remove a wristband from your Fitbit Versa 2, Lite, or original Versa

First, flip your Versa upside down, so the charging pins and heart-rate monitors face up.

1. Turn your Fitbit over and place it on a flat, clean surface.
2. On the bottom band, locate the pin for the quick-release lever.
3. Press this pin inward and slide the band gently to the opposite sideto release it from the watch.
4. Once you push the lever in, the band should be free from the Versa’s grips. Pull the other side of the pinout from the body of the Versa.
5. Repeat on the other side if changing the entire band.

The catch in removing Fitbit wristbands is that you want to angle the band a bit so that the other end of the pin slides out. It may be frustrating at first, but it can be done by looking closely at the orientation.

How toreplace a band onyour Fitbit Versa or Sense

Install your new Sense or Versa band!

Now that your old band is gone, you are left with just the body and your new band.

For newer models like the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3/4

Replacing the band on these models is a lot easier than earlier models, like the Versa 2!

Before starting, clean the band’s ends and gently clean inside the groove where the band attaches to your Fitbit.

To attach a band to your Sense or Versa 3/4, push the band’s ends into the Fitbit pebbles end grooves until you hear a click and the band snaps into place.

If you’re replacing the entire band, remember that the band with the loops attaches to the top of the watch. However, if preferred, you can switch this placement–both band ends will attach to either side of your Fitbit pebble.

You can use these bands interchangeably between Versa 3, Versa 4, Sense, and Sense 2!

For older Versa Series, follow these instructions

Before starting, clean the band’s ends and gently clean inside the groove where the band attaches to your Fitbit.

1. Locate the holding pin and the quick-release lever on each side of your new band.
2. To attach a new band, hold the band at a 45° angle (A.)
3. Slide the band’s holding pin into the notch on the Fitbit device (B.)
4. Press the quick-release lever in and push & slide the other end of the band into place (C.)
5. When both ends of the pin are inserted, release the quick-release lever.
6. Repeat these steps for the other side, and voila. You have your brand new Fitbit Versa band installed, making it so you are now stylin’ and profilin’. Or, you know, just going to the gym.

Are you having more trouble replacing your Fitbit Versa’s band?

Take a look at Fitbit’s video on how to switch bands on your older model Fitbit Versa!

Conclusion

As we stated above, the Fitbit Versa or Sense are some of the best smartwatches on the market, and you really can’t go wrong. But we want to hear from you!

Let us know in the comments whether you decided to get a new band for your Versa and which one you chose. Also, if you have run into issues, don’t hesitate to leave us a comment, and we will be more than happy to help alleviate these issues!