The fastest way to change your clock face

Open the Fitbit app on your phone, tap the profile icon in the bottom right, select your Versa 2, then tap "Clock Faces." Choose a new face and tap "Set as Default." The watch updates within seconds. If you want to switch faces directly on the watch itself, swipe left or right on the current clock face until you find one you like, then tap it to set up it.

Both methods work equally well. The app method gives you access to more faces and lets you preview them before setting them. The watch method is faster if you are already wearing it and just want to try something different.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your clock face through the Fitbit app by going to your device settings and selecting "Clock Faces," or directly on the watch by swiping left and right.
  • The Fitbit app shows you all available faces and lets you preview them before you set one as your default.
  • Swiping on the watch itself cycles through only the faces you have already downloaded or installed.
  • Downloaded faces from the Fitbit app appear on your watch within a few seconds of setting them.

Changing your clock face through the Fitbit app

Start by opening the Fitbit app on your smartphone. Tap the profile icon — it looks like a person's head and shoulders — in the bottom right corner of the screen. This takes you to your account menu.

Find your Versa 2 in the list of devices and tap it. You will see several options including "Clock Faces." Tap that option. The app displays all the clock faces available to you, including the ones already on your watch and new ones you have not downloaded yet.

Scroll through the options and tap any face that interests you. A preview shows you what it will look like on your wrist. Once you have decided, tap "Set as Default" at the bottom of the screen. The face syncs to your watch automatically within a few seconds.

Changing your clock face directly on the watch

If you prefer not to use your phone, you can change the face right on your wrist. Look at your current clock face and swipe your finger left or right across the screen. Each swipe moves you to the next available face.

Keep swiping until you find the one you want. Tap the face to select it. It becomes your active clock face when ready. This method only cycles through faces that are already on your watch — it does not show you new faces from the Fitbit app.

If you want to try a face you have not downloaded yet, you must use the Fitbit app method instead.

Finding and downloading new clock faces

The Versa 2 comes with several built-in clock faces, but Fitbit also offers additional faces through the app. Open the Fitbit app and go to "Clock Faces" as described above. Scroll to the bottom of the list and tap "Browse More Faces" or look for a "+" icon.

This takes you to the Fitbit clock face gallery. You can browse by category — such as analog, digital, or sports — or search for a specific style. Tap any face to see a larger preview, then tap "read" or "Add to Device." The face downloads to your watch within seconds and appears in your swipe-through rotation.

Some clock faces are free, and others may require a Fitbit Premium subscription. The app clearly labels which ones need a subscription before you read.

What to do if your clock face is not updating

If you set a new clock face in the app but it does not appear on your watch, check that your phone and watch are connected. Open the Fitbit app and look at the top of the screen — you should see a green dot or checkmark next to your device name if they are synced.

If they are not connected, make sure Bluetooth is turned on for your phone and that your watch is nearby. Open the Fitbit app and wait a few seconds for the connection to establish. Once the app shows a connection, try setting your clock face again.

If the face still does not appear after 30 seconds, restart your watch. Press and hold the back button (on the left side of the watch) for about 10 seconds until you see the Fitbit logo. Release the button and wait for the watch to restart. Then check your clock face again.

Clock faces that use your own photos

Some Fitbit clock faces let you use a photo from your phone as the background. In the Fitbit app, find a face labeled "Photo" or "Custom Photo" and tap it. Select "Choose Photo" and pick an image from your phone's camera roll.

The app crops and positions the photo to fit the watch screen. Tap "Set as Default" to explore it. Your photo appears on your watch within a few seconds. You can change the photo anytime by going back to that clock face in the app and selecting a different image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same clock face on multiple Fitbit devices?

Yes. If you own more than one Fitbit device, you can set the same clock face on all of them through the app. Go to each device in your Fitbit app settings and set the clock face separately. Each device remembers its own selection.

What happens to my clock face if I factory reset my watch?

A factory reset removes all downloaded clock faces and returns your watch to its original state with only the built-in faces. You will need to read your preferred faces again through the Fitbit app after the reset is complete.

Do I need Fitbit Premium to change my clock face?

No. Changing between any clock face on your watch is free. Some individual clock faces in the gallery require a Premium subscription, but most are available to all users. The app tells you which ones need a subscription before you read.

Why do some clock faces not appear when I swipe on my watch?

Swiping on the watch only shows faces that are already downloaded to it. If you downloaded a face through the app but do not see it when swiping, wait a few seconds for the sync to complete, or restart your watch by holding the back button for 10 seconds.