Notification Playback

Control spotify on the Fitbit Charge 5/6. Android app to control your spotify music via notifications.

Posted by James Hunt on 25th Oct 2023

How to set up Fitbit controls

After downloading the Notification Playback app, follow these steps to get notifications sent to your Fitbit device:

Step 1: Open the Fitbit app

  • Navigate to the top left corner of the Fitbit app and select the device icon.
  • Select your Fitbit device.
  • Select 'Notifications' and then 'App Notifications'.
  • Select 'Notification playback' and check the box.

Step 2: Open Spotify

  • You do not need to play any music, just open the app.

Step 3: Open Notification Playback

First time users

  • Open the Notification Playback app and DO NOT press the connect to spotify button
  • Now switch apps to Spotify and wait for Authorization request
  • After aggreeing switch back to Notification Playback and click 'Connect to Spotify'

Not first time users

  • Connect by tapping 'Connect to Spotify' on the Notification Playback app.

Step 4: Control playback from your Fitbit device

  • If successful, you should now get a notification with the track name and artist on your Fitbit.

Step 5: Disconnect from Spotify when you're done

  • Click the 'Disconnect from Spotify' button in the Notification Playback app.

By following these steps, you should be able to control Spotify on your Fitbit device. If you have any issues:

  • Force Stop the Notification Playback and Spotify apps and try again.
  • Make sure you have the latest version of the Notification Playback app.
  • Contact me

Updated 02/01

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