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WhatsApp and other notifications are not showing
Notifications are not showing on the Kardena smartwatch
Are WhatsApp messages, texts, calls or other notifications not appearing on your Kardena smartwatch?
In most cases, this happens because of missing permissions or your smartphone’s power-saving settings.
1. Check the connection
First, open the app for your smartwatch and check whether the Kardena smartwatch is shown as connected.
2. Enable notifications in the app
In the app, open the notification settings and enable the deFew readersUpdating Kardena smartwatch’s firmware
Updating your Kardena smartwatch's firmware
Firmware updates can improve functionality, fix bugs and optimise the compatibility of your Kardena smartwatch.
Before updating
Before you start the update:
Charge the smartwatch sufficiently.
Make sure your smartphone is also sufficiently charged.
Place the smartwatch near your smartphone.
Keep Bluetooth switched on.
Keep the app open during the update.
⚠️ Important:
Don't switch off your smartphone or smartwatch during aFew readersSmartwatch won't connect to smartphone
Kardena smartwatch won't connect to smartphone
Is your Kardena smartwatch not connecting to your smartphone? In most cases, the connection can be restored with just a few steps.
ℹ️ Note:
Make sure the smartwatch and smartphone are right next to each other during setup.
1. Check Bluetooth
First, check the following:
Bluetooth is switched on on your smartphone.
The smartwatch is switched on and sufficiently charged.
The smartwatch is in close proximity to your smartphone.Few readersBluetooth connection keeps dropping
Bluetooth connection to the Kardena smartwatch keeps dropping
Does your Kardena smartwatch connect successfully at first, but then keep losing connection to your smartphone?
The most common cause is your smartphone’s power-saving and background settings.
Check the following settings
Make sure that:
Bluetooth is always on,
the smartwatch stays within Bluetooth range,
the app is allowed to run in the background,
battery optimisation for the app is disabled,
the app is allowed tFew readersKardena smartwatch not synchronising data
Kardena smartwatch is not syncing data with the app
Is your smartwatch shown as connected, but your steps, sleep data or other readings aren’t appearing in the app?
If so, data synchronisation may have been interrupted.
1. Check the connection status
Open the app and check whether the smartwatch is shown as connected.
2. Run a sync
Open the app's home or device page and run a refresh or manual sync, if this function is available.
Then wait a moment until the data transfer is coFew readersSteps, heart rate or other health readings appear inaccurate
Steps, heart rate or other health metrics appear inaccurate
Kardena smartwatches use various sensors to measure activity and health data.
The quality of these measurements depends, among other things, on how the smartwatch is worn.
Wearing the smartwatch correctly
For the most reliable measurements:
Wear the smartwatch about a finger's width above your wrist bone.
The strap should fit securely but not uncomfortably tight.
The sensor on the underside should be in full contact withFew readers