In Regards of FitBit & Pokemon GO's Adventure Sync (clarification)

[Skyrider]

To moderators: This is not a suggestion 😉

Merely a clarification in regards of: https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Suggestions/Pokemon-Go-Adventure-Sync-Support/idc-p/3043037 (the PGO Adventure Sync Suggestion) - And another suggestion post that is now closed.

I'm very disappointed to see so many complaints towards the FitBit and "desire" to exchange it just because it lacks "proper" integration with Google Fit so it can count towards Pokemon GO. This is Niantics/Pokemon's Fault, Not FitBit! 

While I would love this integration, this is something that can't be easily done by FitBit alone. Sure, they can maybe create some kind of integration with Google Fit.. but then what? It's still a third party integration and the data from FitBit that would be send to Google Fit will NOT be accepted by Pokemon GO.

This is something that Niantic/Google has to accept as well. Barely any of the watches (besides google & Apple Watch) are accepted as actual data in Pokemon GO. 

You can complain about it towards FitBit (though, they should've already added some kind of integration with google fit already) but this is NOT their fault. 

Please do your research first which data is being accepted by Adventure Sync. Because as you can see, all mostly all smartwatches are affected by this issue.

Again, the only thing that is truly lacking on Fitbit's side is proper Google Fit integration. But even  IF that was the case and that was added, PGO would still not accept FitBit's data because Adventure Sync doesn't accept it.

Regards,

Skyrider

[Aegis9777]

But sir.  A Fitbit to Google fit integration app already exists.   If it is just a matter of having Fitbit talk to Google fit, why not use FittoFit?

But sir.  A Fitbit to Google fit integration app already exists.   If it is just a matter of having Fitbit talk to Google fit, why not use Fit to Fit?  You can download that app at the Play store right now!

Moderator edit: merged reply

[Skyrider]

People want FitBit to create an integration so it'll specifically work with Pokemon Go's adventure sync. That's simply not possible at this point besides a simple google fit integration. 

[Mrskitcatb]

If you have gotten this to work Aegis, I would love to know. I did about 8,000 steps yesterday and it synced perfectly to Google fit via Fit to Fit, but not a single step in Pokemon Go. I had steps outside of Fit to Fit (just via my phone) and they didn't sync either.

[Skyrider]

He didn't get it to work. He's merely saying you can use FittoFit app to transfer Fitbits data to Google fit. But that's about it. None of the fitbit data on google fit will be accepted by Adventure Sync.

[xMszLazyx]

Syncing fitbit to Google fit using a third-party app inputs the data as a "manual" input.  Pokemon Go Adventure Sync does not allow manual inputs.  Probably because it can be used to cheat.  

[Wa-de]

It doesn't work. Counts as manual imouta data.  Easily falsified

[Industricon]

When you say you're disappointed in people complaining, people are also disappointed that their fitbit don't work with the world's most popular game. The games ethos is based on people walking and trying to get them to be active, similar to Fitbit. I too am disappointed that other watches do work in taking in steps and for that reason I too would consider a swap. I think you underestimate the popularity of Pokemon go and the effect of counting all your steps and walking in the game. I appreciate that it isn't solely Fitbits fault however they need to get it sorted and should have been proactive as a company to try and make this happen rather than reactive as they are now. 

[ignis]

I send a mail to niantic support complaining my steps in the google fit arent correct (i get appriximatly half of my steps) if enough of us complain there, maybe there willbe a solution. But as you say, fitbit isnt the causse of the problem.

I send a mail to niantic support complaining my steps in the google fit arent correct (i get appriximatly half of my steps) if enough of us complain there, maybe there willbe a solution. But as you say, fitbit isnt the causse of the problem.

Moderator edit: merged reply

[jgauthier]

For what it's worth Google Fit, on your phone, will track your steps/distance without FitBit integration.  Sure, it's not perfect but as far as Adventure Sync goes, it definitely helps.  Google Fit will use the accelerometers on your phone to calculate steps.   That becomes 1st party data and Pokemon Go will use it.    

[hersheyperson]

Can you tell me how you set up Google fit to sync with adventure sync?

[jgauthier]

1) Set up Google Fit

2) Enable Adventure Sync to use Google Fit.

There's literally no setup.

[Industricon]

It means you need to carry out phone with you all the time though... 

[jgauthier]

People don't take their phones with them everywhere they go?

[Mikey_Marx]

I work at Amazon and we aren't allowed to have our phones on the floor with us. In fact, if we get caught with it 3 times we get terminated. 

Not having FitBit directly linked with Pokemon Go is a huge blow because I easily walk 23k steps at work. It would be al advantageous for the two companies to work something out. 

[KarinaDoRego]

I can honestly say.. I don't believe the fit to fit sync is working. My Google fit and s health only saw 2600 steps because I had my phone in the house while I walked. And though fitbit shows 6600 steps.. and I transferred from one to the other before opening Pogo.. nothing that I did without my phone counted. 

[Skyrider]

@KarinaDoRego

It's been known for a long while now that fittofit doesn't work with adventure sync 🙂 

[KarinaDoRego]

Sorry I'm so "late". *insert exasperated eye roll.*

[Owlyce]

I don't all day at work. I don't always have tickets and I'm using my hands for work. So no I don't. That's why U have a Fitbit. 

[KarinaDoRego]

I work at Carlisle and it is the same for us. Phones are not allowed. Hell. My fit bit has to be in my pocket or else it could get caught in a machine.. so.. this needs to be fixed.