Can you watch Premium workouts on desktop?

[LemonTrees]

I know I can watch the workout videos from the app on my phone. But my phone is small. I want to watch the videos from the big monitor I have on my desk. Is it possible? I am talking about the videos within Fitbit Premium, NOT the Fitbit Coach videos. 

Thanks. 

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[M.Dimitrova]

or you can fix the issue and make all premium content, which we paid for after all be actually useful and accessible from a laptop/tablet. You are really making me consider switching to another company and abandoning Fitbit after years of using it.

[TPFvml]

I see the last post on this was from ‎04-09-2020, did this ever get resolved, ie did fitbit ever allow work out videos to watched from the lap top ?

why is this even an issue ?   

[M.Dimitrova]

It's still an issue. 

[Carrie2sky]

I agree.  Why hasn't this changed?

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi everyone, 

Welcome to the Community Forums. We‘re taking your comments and sentiments in regards to our products and services into consideration.

As @SilviaFitbit mentioned, you're able to cast Premium workouts if you have an Android device, you can read more about this here:  Casting Premium workout on TV screen / Devices (Android).

If you have an iOS device you can check this feature suggestion: Casting Premium workouts on TV screen or laptop (iOS)

Thank you for your understanding and for sharing your feedback with us.

[M.Dimitrova]

Hi,

Actually I tried that and guess what it doesn't really work. You get the same size screen as on you phone so basically useless. Instead of creating ridiculous workarounds your developers should focus on fixing what they broke when Fitbit Coach was discontinued. The videos shoudl work simply by opening the app on a PC and use the whole screen. 

[YojanaFitbit]

@M.Dimitrova I understand your concern and appreciate your feedback about this feature. Sorry you feel that way.

While we continue working to improve our products, I'd encourage you to share your suggestions and comments in the Feature Suggestions board so our developers can take it into consideration.

I’ll see you around the Community and thank you again for your understanding.

[SunsetRunner]

What @YojanaFitbit omitted to say is that a similar suggestion (including all Premium features that once had also Coach) has been already proposed on 13 september 2019 but closed as not currently planned six months later (9 March 2020). History teaches that you can safely remove the word "currently".

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[M.Dimitrova]

Considering the recent bugs in the app and the frequent bugs in the device itself in combination with this, I will be looking for a new fitness tracker and an app that actually meets my needs. Curreny I'm paying for something I barely use (only the sleep analysis). Too bad cause I've been using Fitbit for years.

[TPFvml]

I too will be letting go there’s better value out there and holding people on what feels hostage on small phone screens is not helpful, glta

Best Regards, Thomas

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi there, @M.Dimitrova. Thank you for reaching out to the Community.  @TPFvml Welcome to the Community Forums. 

I appreciate your participation in the Forums. I understand your concern and appreciate your feedback about this feature. While we continue working to improve our products, I'd encourage you to share this as an idea in the Feature Suggestions board so our developers can take it into consideration. You can read the FAQ to better understand how that board works.

Thank you for your understanding.

[SunsetRunner]

The feature request exists already, here, already reviewed by @YojanaFitbit 

[krystinwhit]

Why is this STILL not an option for paid premium members??? Ridiculous. Two years later, same issue.

[KassiBlu]

I am a FitBit Premium member and would like to watch the videos on my TV, but screencasting with a Mac is not supported. Also, when I try to use my Iphone and mirror the screen, I get sound only. No video. What is up with this??

[DanceDance]

There's no way that I could find to comment on the Feature Suggestion board, which makes me feel that FitBit doesn't really care about this.
But i have to say that having these Premium workouts available only on a tiny screen on one's wrist is probably one of the least user friendly ideas I've ever heard of. *facepalm*

[FranceyO]

It would really be best to have the videos available through your website. I don't want to have to cast them from my phone to my desktop. Just put the content on the website. It makes no sense to watch them on a tiny phone screen. Without this feature available via a normal computer, the value of Premium membership is significantly decreased.

[Ladylokks]

Why are the workouts not accessible when you log into your account on your laptop? This is a very basic request which other fitness apps have like Boxx and FitOn.  I use these apps to do my exercises as I can see these on my TV  screen.  Come on Fitbit as you have some good workouts...!!

[DanceDance]

Unfortunately, as long as customers have had this request and as simple as it is, it's clear that Fitbit doesn't really give a hoot about serving its customers, as long as they get their money.