
Here’s what to do when an Apple Watch won’t hold a charge!
When your Apple Watch won’t hold charge it can be very frustrating. Here are some tips to help you troubleshoot the issue: Check for active tasks or applications in the background, verify that Do Not Disturb mode is not enabled, check your battery settings, try a hard reset, try charging with a different cable or…
Smart Watch Journal
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Sleeping With An Apple Watch: 5 Tips For Good Sleep
While the Apple Watch is the perfect accessory for everyday wear, have you ever wondered if you should keep it on while you sleep? We’ve tried almost all the Apple products on the market and are longtime fans of smartwatches by different brands as well. So, we’ve got all the answers for you on how…

Replying To Texts On A Fitbit Blaze: Can It Be Done?
If a watch’s ability to reply to texts is vital to you to consider buying it, your options are limited. So, can you reply to texts on Fitbit Blaze? Over the course of my tech reviews and analysis, I have always found myself seeking many functions that are important for today’s busy world. Here are…

Why Does Fitbit Say I Was Awake? Solved!
It can be frustrating when your smartwatch isn’t working the way it’s meant to work. So why does Fitbit say I was awake when I was actually not? One morning I woke up and found that Fitbit actually recorded activity while I was asleep. Naturally, it freaked me out, and I instantly called the company…

Why Is Fitbit Running In The Background? Answered!
You are going to sleep and do not need fitness tracking anymore. So you close your Fitbit app. But then why is Fitbit running in the background? At the very start of this piece, I want to say that I want my Fitbit to always be active in the background. For Fitbit to run in…

2 Ways To Change Date And Time On Fitbits
Continuing to use a smartwatch that is showing the wrong date and time is simply not an option, is it? Here is how to change the date and time on Fitbit. I am a keen fitness gadget and equipment fan who loves to get into the most basic and the most complex elements of tech….

How Does Fitbit Calculate Resting Heart Rate? Answered!
If you are a fitness enthusiast that also has a curious mind, you might be wondering, ‘how does Fitbit calculate resting heart rate?’ From the processor in tech watches to how each feature works, it is my passion as a tech tester and enthusiast to understand how it all works and what exactly makes them…

How Long Do Garmin Watches Store Data? Answered!
Fear your new Garmin watch’s memory is about to get full? You should know exactly how much data it’s capable of storing. So, how long does Garmin watch store data? Garmin watches are arrayed with an impressive capacity to store data. With respect to the model you have, each watch can store up to 500…

What Are The Symbols On A Garmin Watch? The Ultimate Guide!
If you want to make the most of your new Garmin watch, you should fully understand all its features. So, what are the symbols on a Garmin watch? Garmin watches are a type of smartwatch with various tools and capabilities to help users track their fitness, health, sleep data, and more. The Garmin watch face…

Turning On Your Fitbit Versa: Getting Started With Your Fitbit Versa
If your new Fitbit Versa has just been delivered to you, you might be finding it difficult to turn it on. But worry not. Here is how to turn on Fitbit Versa. I regularly test a wide range of fitness gadgets and found a common issue with the Fitbit Versa was turning it on. Here…

Trouble Seeing Your Fitbit Screen Outside? Try Changing This Setting!
If you’ve ever taken your Fitbit outside on a sunny day, you may wonder why you can’t see my Fitbit Screen outside in the sun. One way to make it easier to see your Fitbit screen in direct sunlight is to adjust the brightness settings on your device. You can usually find the brightness settings…

7 Reasons Why Your Fitbit Is Not Connecting To Bluetooth
Sharing data to and from your Fitbit is a great convenience. However, this feature can sometimes malfunction. Why is my Fitbit not connecting to my Bluetooth? I have faced this issue in the past, and I understand how infuriating it can be. As an experienced Fitbit user, I will share with you some reasons why…

Fitbit Says Your Burning Too Many Calories? Solved!
It’s a great feeling when your Fitbit tells you that you’ve burned a lot of calories for the day. As a fitness enthusiast, I own several fitness equipment and gadgets and found that my Fitbit recorded more calories burned than my other gadgets. After a little digging around, here is what I found out. Why…