Why do I have to migrate my Fitbit to Google account.

[Newfitkitty]

What is with the forcing us to switch over to gmail? I don't see the big deal. So why force us to switch by Feb. 2026?

Moderator edit:  updated subject for clarity

[LZeeW]

@Newfitkitty   It's more than just changing your email to Gmail.  I used Gmail as my email for my Fitbit account for years before Google bought Fitbit.  You are converting a Fitbit account to a Google account.  Starting in June 2023, existing users were given an option to migrate, but all new users and users of any device released after June 2023 MUST use a Google account.  If you bought a Charge 6 today, you would need to migrate to a Google account to set it up.

The way I read it, you must migrate by the deadline or your Fitbit account will be deleted and all your data will be lost.  Help article 

[Newfitkitty]

I have a versa 3. Yeah I looked at my app one day and it said that. which really isn't fair. I feel like it imposes on freedom of choice.

[LZeeW]

@Newfitkitty   I’m a long time Fitbit wearer, not an employee.  Google has owned Fitbit since 2021.  This is a Google decision.  I have family who don’t use Google and have deleted their accounts as they moved to different brands.