Fitbit smart watches Gain Support for Google Map Services on Android
Fitbit Sense 2, Fitbit Versa 4 Smart watches Gain Support for Google Map Services on Android smartphones.
Fitbit smart watch
Smart watches are emerging since Apple and Samsung came up with the idea of new World. Fitbit as the name suggests is a smart watch that is prominent to users for its features and looks.
Android and iPhone users
In support to features and looks, Fitbit sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 users who have paired their smart watches with Android are likely to get Google Map assistance after a month. However, for users who have paired their smart watches to iPhone may have to wait till 2023.
Google Map Support
According to a report by 9to5Google, Google Maps app support is available for download on both Fitbit smart watches from the official app, as long as you have an Android phone. The Google Maps app on the Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 smart watches seem to be very basic.
However, there are still some limitations to with the working. As advertised by the company, the integration is not working.
Limitations with the smart watch
The “Current trip” reportedly does not appear at the top of the Fitbit watch app. Also, users only have access to Auto-start settings. They can enable or disable it for driving, walking, and cycling. You can already access these features on the Fitbit companion app, which means Google still has to enable the step-by-step navigation for these smart watches.
Constant Bluetooth Function
Users will be required to start navigation on their Android phone while it is connected to the Fitbit Sense 2 or Fitbit Versa 4 via Bluetooth. This means the app requires a constant Bluetooth connection to function on both Fitbit smart watches.
Download Google Maps
To download Google Maps on your Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 smart watches, you are required to go to the device settings tab in the Fitbit app and click on the new Google Maps icon. Once downloaded, grant the necessary permissions after you open it via the app list.
Software Updates
The Fitbit sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 received a new software update of features like handling on-wrist incoming phone calls from the paired smartphone, and the ability to turn off the screen with a hand gesture.
