Weather app setting Fahrenheit to Celsius

[Rob5496]

Can a setting be added to allow To change from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Otherwise this app is useless  to anyone not in America.... Like almost all of  them! 

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

[MarreFitbit]

Hey there @Rob5496, it's great to see you around the forums! The temperature scale (Fahrenheit and Celsius) is determined based on what you have chosen for "Length Units" in your account settings. If you have this set to "Miles," temperature will display in Fahrenheit. If you have it set to "Kilometers," temperature will display in Celsius.

You can also swipe up from the bottom of the screen when viewing the Weather app to see a forecast for the next few days. 

I'll be around if you need further help! 

[N8teGee]

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@MarreFitbit wrote:

Hey there @Rob5496, it's great to see you around the forums! The temperature scale (Fahrenheit and Celsius) is determined based on what you have chosen for "Length Units" in your account settings. If you have this set to "Miles," temperature will display in Fahrenheit. If you have it set to "Kilometers," temperature will display in Celsius.

You can also swipe up from the bottom of the screen when viewing the Weather app to see a forecast for the next few days. 

I'll be around if you need further help! 

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The problem is, in the UK we use Miles to measure distance, but we use Celsius to measure temperature. So using the selected distance unit to determine the temperature value is of no use here. I know fitbit know of this problem as it's been highlighted in the past, all we need is the option to select the units independently. 

[Rob5496]

It would surly be a simple thing to add to an update


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

[Baltoscott]

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@N8teGee wrote:

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@MarreFitbit wrote:

Hey there @Rob5496, it's great to see you around the forums! The temperature scale (Fahrenheit and Celsius) is determined based on what you have chosen for "Length Units" in your account settings. If you have this set to "Miles," temperature will display in Fahrenheit. If you have it set to "Kilometers," temperature will display in Celsius.

You can also swipe up from the bottom of the screen when viewing the Weather app to see a forecast for the next few days. 

I'll be around if you need further help! 

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The problem is, in the UK we use Miles to measure distance, but we use Celsius to measure temperature. So using the selected distance unit to determine the temperature value is of no use here. I know fitbit know of this problem as it's been highlighted in the past, all we need is the option to select the units independently. 

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Although it is not an issue in the US, the UK is a pretty big market and I agree that it makes sense to be able to select the units independently.  I was going to make a crack about being lucky to live in Baltimore, Maryland instead of Baltimore, County Cork, until I realized County Cork is not in the UK, and that Ireland uses kilometers ... 

I guess if I were in the UK and had to choose, I would default to the set-up of the local temperature scale.  Celsius is a real mystery, other than freezing = zero, if you live in a fahrienheit world, and vice versa, but I can do a rough miles/kilometers conversion in my head.     

[Pansy61]

I changed my units to metric but still have temperature in Fahrenheit. I live in Canada and we use Celsius 

[bi-Ionic]

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@Pansy61 wrote:

I changed my units to metric but still have temperature in Fahrenheit. I live in Canada and we use Celsius 

Have you synced the app and Ionic after changing the settings?

[Rownster1]

Fitbit, please give us the option to use both miles and Celsius.....

[Goremiester7]

In this day and age of technology you should have the option to choose miles and Celsius together,

just bought this watch, and it's very much aimed at the American market, ie apps and settings I thought Fitbit was a global market 🤔

[Bazza245]

Well that's no good. Many in UK want imperial lengths (miles) but Celsius temps. Many other apps can handle, why mot yours?

[Rosierunner]

I have downloaded an app that you can manually change the temperature to Celsius without switching the distance to km.  It's called WeatherCast by Chris Spooner. It's a shame Fitbit haven't done anything on their default weather app for us UK customers. 

[Oliviawhittle]

Completely agree, I have no idea what Fahrenheit temperatures are neither km, I use miles and Celsius!

[Goremiester7]

Thank you I'll take a look👍

[kirstymc]

Fitbit, please give us the option to use both miles and Celsius for UK customers!

[MarreFitbit]

Hey everyone! Thanks for providing that interesting information about units used in the UK.

I totally understand, I think having a separated option to change this is a great idea. I was making some research in the Feature Suggestions Board and was able to find the following:

• Enable Celsius Units On Weather App Without Having To Change Distance to Kilometer Ionic/Versa

Please cast a vote for this idea and leave a comment there to show support. The more votes and comments, the better! 

I'll be around if you need further assistance! 

[Cathydsrna]

I am in the US and my temperature is being recorded in Celsius????? I dont see anything in account settings in the updated app to fix this????

[MarreFitbit]

Hey there @Cathydsrna, thanks for stopping by!  On your Fitbit app try doing the following:

1. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap or click the Account icon.
2. Tap or click Advanced Settings.
3. Tap or click Units.
4. Choose the type of units you want to use for your height, weight, water consumption, and swims.

Don't forget what I mentioned above, the temperature scale (Fahrenheit and Celsius) is determined based on what you have chosen for "Length Units" in your account settings. If you have this set to "Miles," temperature will display in Fahrenheit. If you have it set to "Kilometers," temperature will display in Celsius.

Let me know if you need further assistance! 

[Bazza245]

As has been said over and over, setting temperatures by reference to the length unit is highly illogical. We have had posts from UK and Canadian users pointing out that the use metric temperature settings (°C) yet imperial length settings miles and feet), is common in those countries.  This has been stated for at least a year, but with no response or action by Fitbit.
Barry Oakley (beo@stepup.co.uk)Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 8

[MarreFitbit]

Thanks for stopping by @Bazza245! Please know that we provide feedback to our team based on community posts and we are always working on improving our devices and overall environment based on that feedback. 

Also, I'd like to share here that this option is being built and should be released in the next OS update for Fitbit Ionic and Versa. Please follow-up on this by checking this feature suggestion. You can learn more about how Fitbit decides what suggestions get released in our FAQs.

Have a nice day! 

[Piñata200]

I did what you mentioned but the units are staying in Fahrenheit, is there something else I can try?